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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 38 MIN

Will AI Replace Editors? A Conversation with the Founder of PerfectIt and Draftsmith

from Leaving Academia: Becoming a Freelance Editor

Are you worried that AI will replace editors? If so, this episode is for you. I talk with Daniel Heuman, creator of PerfectIt and the new AI tool Draftsmith, about how AI is shifting the editing landscape—and whether or not editors should be afraid of what's to come.We discuss:✅ How Draftsmith works✅ Why sentence-level AI editing is so effective✅ The surprising inspiration for Draftsmith (did he say Tinder??)✅ How Draftsmith protects client confidentialityDaniel also shares why burnout is baked into the way we edit—and how technology can help us do our best work without exhausting ourselves.Whether you're skeptical about AI or curious about how to use it in your editing workflow, this episode will get you thinking about how you approach your work.📚 Mentioned in this episode:Draftsmith: https://www.draftsmith.ai/PerfectIt: https://intelligentediting.comPerfection Under Pressure (Free eBook): https://draftsmith.ai/perfection-under-pressure/Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielheuman/🔗 Want to end burnout and become an academic editor or coach? Go to AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor0:48 - AI Tool Draftsmith: Editing Aid2:39 - Editing Software Origin Story5:58 - PerfectIt vs Draftsmith: AI Debate9:29 - Why Editors Need AI Tools17:03 - ESL Authors: Level Playing Field Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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