Generative AI has been integrated into book publishing more rapidly than most writers realize. The news coverage tends to focus on public-facing disruptions: the low-quality content flooding the marketplace, or authors who relied too heavily on AI-generated text. But behind the scenes, AI is affecting the publishing pipeline for the average book at nearly every stage. We’ll examine how AI is transforming the publishing landscape, why those changes matter to your career, and the practical steps every author can take to protect their work, understand their rights, and make informed decisions in an industry that’s rapidly evolving.
Alice Speilburg is the founder of Speilburg Literary Agency, representing commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction in the adult market. Her authors include national bestsellers and have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Times, Variety, and Oprah Daily. They have been recognized by awards organizations including the American Library Association, the Edgar Awards, Goodreads Choice Awards, and the Audie Awards.
With 15+ years of experience in the publishing industry, she has worked across editorial development, literary representation, and publishing contract negotiation, formerly holding positions at John Wiley & Sons, and Howard Morhaim Literary Agency. Throughout her career, she has been driven by her passion to guide authors through the process, from acquisitions and subsidiary rights strategy, to long-term career planning.
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