So when people ask me whether AI will replace writers, I’m not answering as a theorist. I’m answering as someone embedded in the daily reality of publishing. And that reality is this: Publishing has never rewarded “good enough.” It wants specificity. Emotional depth. Voice. Those things don’t scale neatly. And they don’t come from shortcuts.

There’s still a lot we don’t know about where AI and publishing will go next. Laws will continue to evolve, and so will technology. But some things are already clear. Copyright belongs to humans. Authors deserve transparency. And ownership begins with understanding what you’re agreeing to.

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