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AI is one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—tools in publishing right now.

In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, we sit down with Julie Trelstad to explore how authors can use AI as a creative partner, not a replacement. From writing workflows to marketing strategy and author rights, this conversation breaks down what’s actually useful—and what to avoid.

Julie shares how she uses AI in her own process, why strategy matters more than tools, and what’s coming next as AI reshapes the publishing landscape.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to use AI as a writing assistant without losing your voice
• Why most authors struggle with discovery—not writing
• The difference between ethical and unethical AI use
• How AI can streamline book marketing (if you know what you’re doing)
• Why authors need a strategy before tools
• A new system that could allow authors to protect and monetize their work in AI

If you’re writing, publishing, or marketing a book right now, this episode will help you understand where AI actually fits—and how to use it to your advantage.

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