How I Use AI Without Letting It Write My Books

About this episode

In this episode, Kevin discusses how writers can effectively use AI tools without compromising their creative process.

Writers are arguing about AI. But the better question is: how can we use the tools without giving up the work? In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin walks through his real-world writing and publishing process—from daily word counts and “looping” through a manuscript, to using AI as an editing and continuity tool, to working with a street team, setting up preorders, and getting a new book ready for launch. Kevin also digs into the bigger conversation around AI-written books, Barnes & Noble, copyright, publishing quality, and why human creativity still matters. AI can help spot typos, organize feedback, identify continuity issues, and make the workflow faster—but it should not replace the writer. For writers, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs, this episode is about building a process that helps you finish more work, publish smarter, and stay in control of your own voice. Subscribe to the channel for some of the best guidance on your writing and publishing journey—covering craft, creativity, publishing, author business, AI tools, indie publishing, and the mindset it takes to build a lasting creative career. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome back to the Wordslinger Podcast 00:27…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin

Topics covered

• AI in writing
• publishing process
• creative control
• editing tools
• human creativity
• book launch

Keywords

• AI tools
• writing process
• publishing
• editing
• continuity
• creative entrepreneurs
• book launch
• typos
• feedback

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Barnes & Noble

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