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Fall 2026 Book Releases

Fall 2026 Book Releases I Can’t Wait to Read!

Is there anything better than autumn reading? Once the air turns crisp, I naturally reach for big, immersive historical fiction—usually while sipping a pumpkin spice latte and pretending I don’t have a massive to-do list waiting for me.

There are so many great Fall 2026 book releases coming out. From Irish sea captains and 1920s American Girl nostalgia to small-town mysteries and Tudor court drama, here are six upcoming fall 2026 book releases sitting right at the top of my stack.

The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon (Sept 8)

I’ll read pretty much anything Ariel Lawhon writes. Code Name Hélène and The Frozen River were both fantastic, mainly because she knows how to take real, complicated women from history and make them feel completely alive on the page.

Her new one is about Grace O’Malley, the 16th-century Irish sea captain who built her own fleet and went head-to-head with Queen Elizabeth I to protect her land and family. High-seas battles, royal politics, and two fiercely stubborn women taking each other on? Count me in.

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Our Noble Selves by Kate Atkinson (Sept 15)

Kate Atkinson is one of those authors who can write a brilliant, dark story and still make it funny. If you’ve read Life After Life, you know how good she is at building a plot.

This one is set in post-WWII Britain while the country is trying to rebuild itself. It’s full of secrets, manipulation, and the quiet lengths people go to when power shifts. It sounds like a smart, cozy read for a rainy September afternoon.

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The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford by Nafissa Thompson-Spires (Oct 6)

I love a good historical mystery, and this debut caught my eye right away.

Set in 1920s small-town Oklahoma, a wealthy moonshiner turns up dead. Instead of focusing on the police, the story centers on the four women he left behind—each with her own motives, secrets, and very different versions of the truth. It sounds dark, atmospheric, and perfect for October.

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Samantha: The Next Chapter by Fiona Davis (Oct 13)

If you grew up with American Girl books, this is going to hit you right in the nostalgia. Fiona Davis (The Lions of Fifth Avenue) teamed up with American Girl for their 40th anniversary to write an adult novel about Samantha Parkington.

It picks up in 1920s NYC. Samantha is 25, working to help women get out the vote, when her inheritance is stolen. To get it back, she has to navigate the city’s criminal underworld. It’s such a fun concept, and Fiona Davis is great at bringing historical New York to life.

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Royal Witch by Philippa Gregory (Oct 20)

Philippa Gregory is the queen of Tudor drama for a reason.

Her latest goes into the dark crossover between royal politics and the paranoia around witchcraft. As power struggles brew around the throne, accusations of the supernatural get turned into deadly weapons. It drops right before Halloween, which feels pretty ideal for spooky season.

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The Lost Kingdom of Daughters by Weina Dai Randel (Nov 1)

I always appreciate historical fiction that takes me somewhere I haven’t read about a dozen times before.

This one is set in 1950s China in the remote mountains home to the Moso people—one of the world’s few matrilineal societies. It follows a young woman caught between her traditional home and two American brothers who show up in her village. It sounds like a really moving, beautiful saga to close out the fall stack.

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Which one of these are you adding to your TBR list first? Are you going for high-seas adventure with Ariel Lawhon, nostalgic 1920s NYC with Fiona Davis, or spooky Tudor drama with Philippa Gregory?

Drop a comment below and let me know!

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Our Workplace History and Potential Future

The History of Labor Day

The first Labor Day Parade took place in New York City on September 5th, 1882. It was a bold demonstration for workers’ rights, and twelve years later, Labor Day was officially signed into law as a national holiday to celebrate and honor the working class by giving them a well-deserved day off.

Sadly, we still have a long way to go when it comes to truly celebrating and honoring the workers of our country. We’re continuing to see the wage gap widen, and between corporate return-to-office mandates, rising fears around AI and automation, and a historic resurgence in union organizing, we’re experiencing one of the largest face-offs between workers and employers in our history.

The Future

So, where does that leave us for the future? Will American workplaces ever look the same again? Will we ever go back to the way things were, or has this been the reckoning we’ve needed after years of an imbalance in American working culture?

With Labor Day around the corner, I wanted to share a few books that I think are worth digging into. They’re great for sparking honest conversations about where work culture stands today—and the history that brought us here. It turns out so many of the challenges we’re facing aren’t new at all. And if we really want to make things better moving forward, looking a little deeper at the past is a good first step.

I also want to share a quick note on how I built this list. You might come across a title or two here that comes from a different perspective than your own, and that’s completely intentional! I didn’t pick these books because I agree with every single point or think any one of them has all the answers. I chose them to open a door to conversation. We’re living in such a polarized time, and it’s so easy to stay in our own corners. But I truly believe that taking a moment to listen, learn, and see why someone else holds a certain viewpoint is the first step toward understanding each other better.

As Walter Cronkite once said, “In seeking truth, you have to get both sides of the story.”

With that thought in mind, here are a few books that offer different windows into the history, reality, and future of work in America:

Labor Day Books To Read

The Great Resignation: The New Refusal of Work by Francesco Coin

Why it’s on the list: Grounded in over 200 in-depth interviews with everyday employees—from nurses and teachers to retail and restaurant workers—sociologist Francesca Coin looks at the global “Great Resignation” not as a random trend, but as a healthy act of self-preservation. It’s an eye-opening, deeply empathetic look at burnout, toxic work culture, and what happens when people decide that their human worth isn’t defined by a paycheck.

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Wage Theft by Kim Bobo

Why it’s on the list: Billions of dollars in earned wages are stolen from millions of low-wage workers in the U.S. every single year. Kim Bobo details the staggering scope of this crisis while providing concrete examples of how local communities, congregations, and labor activists are working together to put an end to it.

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Stayin’ Alive The 1970s and the Last Days of the Working Class by Jefferson Cowie

Why it’s on the list: Part labor history and part cultural deep-dive (complete with 1970s music and film lore), historian Jefferson Cowie reveals how American working-class optimism and New Deal prosperity began to hit the rocks, paving the way for the economic inequalities we see today.

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We Own the Future: Democratic Socialism- American Style by Kate Aronoff

Why it’s on the list: With so many younger Americans questioning traditional capitalism, this collection of essays offers a practical, democratic vision of an economy built on equality, sustainability, and worker agency. It’s a great read for understanding the modern political left’s vision for the future.

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Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor by Kim Kelly

Why it’s on the list: Independent labor reporter Kim Kelly excavates the hidden stories of the working-class heroes who built the labor movement—from freed Black women organizing in the Reconstruction-era South to immigrant garment workers and incarcerated laborers. It’s a powerful reminder that the rights we enjoy today, like the 40-hour workweek and safety standards, were earned through immense sacrifice.

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$2.00 A Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America by Kathryn J. Edin and H. Luke Shaefer

Why it’s on the list: Grounded in two decades of research, this eye-opening book puts a deeply human face on extreme poverty in America, following families surviving with virtually no cash income. It’s a heart-wrenching, important read that challenges what we think we know about economic struggle.

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In a Day’s Work: The Fight to End Sexual Violence Against America’s Most Vulnerable Workers by Bernice Yeung

Why it’s on the list: Pulitzer Prize finalist Bernice Yeung exposes the hidden epidemic of sexual harassment and assault faced by low-wage, immigrant women in agriculture, janitorial work, and domestic service—while honoring the courageous workers and allies fighting back for justice.

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Summer Reading Challenges

Trading Screens for Pages: How to Gamify Summer Reading with Action-Packed Challenges

Let’s be honest: competing with tablets, video games, and streaming apps over summer break can feel like an uphill battle. One way we can get our kids away from electronics this summer is by making reading feel like a game.

Summer reading programs are the ultimate way to inject some adventure into the season and replace mindless screen time. The best part? These programs aren’t just for kids anymore. Whether you’re keeping track of pages between laundry loads or carving out a reading oasis at swim team practice, there’s a challenge waiting to reward you. Cue the family competitions!

The Kid & Teen Summer Reading Playbook:

To break the screen habit, we have to out-incentivize the devices. We sign up for summer reading challenges every year, and there are so many fantastic national programs out there. So, check out some of these great options to keep the page-turning momentum going:

Your Local Public Library (Beanstack): Always make your local library your very first stop! Most modern library branches use apps like Beanstack or Reader Zone to turn summer reading into an interactive game. As kids log their pages, they unlock digital badges, earn certificates, and get entries into local raffle drawings for prizes.
Pizza Hut’s Camp Book-It: Earning free personal pan pizzas for tracking summer pages is a total nostalgia trip that still works wonders. Their digital summer camp program keeps the rewards rolling all through vacation!
Nothing Bundt Cakes (Books & Bundts): This massively popular youth program is built for kids ages 4 through 12. Once young readers hit their tracking milestones for the month, they earn a coupon for a free mini Bundtlet cake. Check a Nothing Bundt Cake location near you to see about participation.
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading: Kids can log any eight books in a downloadable reading journal and hand it in at a physical store to score a free book from their curated summer shelf.
Chick-fil-A: Many local franchises partner directly with area library systems or run independent tracks where kids can trade completed reading logs for free kids’ meals or soft-serve ice cream cones. (Tip: Because this is operator-led, be sure to pop into your local branch to check their active promos!)
Chuck E. Cheese: You can download their summer reading logs online or check their mobile app to reward consistent reading streaks with free arcade play points.
Scholastic Summer Reading Home Base: A great digital oasis where kids can log their reading hours to unlock virtual badges, play games, and unlock book donations for children in need.

The Adult Summer Reading Playbook:

Modeling a great reading routine for your kids shouldn’t feel like an obligation. If you’re spending your summer mornings baking in the sun while your kids swim laps, you’ve earned some gold stars—and treats—of your own. Pair those reading opportunities with an adult challenge designed to make your summer reading life a blast:

The Adult Library Track: While the kids are logging their books for stickers, sign yourself up for your public library’s adult summer track (often hosted right on the Beanstack app). Most libraries have you log your pages to win local coffee shop gift cards, bookstore vouchers, or premium library gear.
The StoryGraph Summer Challenges: If you love tracking data or want a fun community push, use The StoryGraph app. They host summer challenges designed to get you out of your reading comfort zone while tackling that tower of books on your nightstand.

Looking for something less formal? Try these make-your-own challenges:

The Swim Team “Ten-Page” Anchor: Rebuild your own attention span by matching your reading list to the swim meet or practice schedule. Commit to reading just ten pages during morning warm-ups or between your child’s events. It turns frantic pool noise into a relaxing, private retreat.
The Poolside Luxury Jar: Match the playful energy of the kids’ pizza and arcade rewards. Write down a few simple milestones on a clean sheet of paper. Every time you finish a summer thriller or read uninterrupted for an hour, treat yourself to a tiny luxury—like a fancy seasonal iced latte on the way to the pool, a premium pool towel, or a fresh audiobook credit for the drive home.

Interested in more ways to build in more reading time? Check out my other posts on How to Get Kids Reading and How to Read More for Adults!

Summer 2026 Books to Read- My Top Picks for Your Beach Bag!

Can you believe summer is already knocking on our doors? If you’re anything like me, your beach bag is less about sunscreen and towels and more about how many paperbacks you can comfortably cram inside.

There are so many incredible worlds to explore this season, and the authors on my radar are bringing some truly phenomenal stories to life. Since our first two picks are hitting shelves right around Memorial Day, they’re the perfect kickoff to our Summer 2026 Books to Read stack!

I cannot wait to dive into these highly anticipated releases, which offer everything from high-stakes espionage and gritty legal thrillers to deeply moving portraits of resilient women. Plus, a little reminder about my own hot release coming out this August!

Ready? Let’s check out these can’t miss Summer 2026 Books to Read!

The Hope Keeper by Heather Webb- (May 19th)

I love Heather Webb and met her at the Historical Novel Society conference last year. She is just as fabulous in person as she is on the page. I absolutely loved her books Queens of London and The Next Ship Home, and I adore everything she has co-written with Hazel Gaynor. She has such a stunning gift for exploring the true nature and gritty resilience of the human condition against beautifully researched historical backdrops, and her latest release is no exception.

Set in 1919 Washington D.C., The Hope Keeper follows Elisabeth Beaumont, a young woman from a renowned jeweler family who is left to run their failing business alone after the untimely death of her twin brother. Desperate to expand the business, she ingratiates herself with the affluent crowd her brother once courted—led by the wealthy socialite Evalyn McLean. Evalyn happens to be the owner of the world’s most infamous gemstone, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit: The Hope Diamond.

As Elisabeth is swept into a toxic world of dark opulence, she begins to question everything she once believed about her identity and future. When tragedy strikes one night, her glamorous new life comes crashing down, forcing her to face the truth about her brother’s death and decide what matters most. Releasing right on the cusp of the season, this dazzling, mysterious tale provides the absolute perfect kickoff for your warm-weather reading stack.

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A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys (May 26th)

Ruta Sepetys is an absolute auto-buy for me! She is a master of hidden histories, writing books that completely capture your soul and immerse you in the full experience of harsh survival conditions. Between Salt to the Sea and I Must Betray You, this woman absolutely guts me! I also love seeing my son fall in love with her books—he even chose The Bletchley Riddle as his absolute favorite title in Battle of the Books this past year.

Her latest masterpiece takes us to Detroit, 1927—a city of smoke and ambition, where glittering wealth conceals a graveyard of secrets. Marjorie Lennox is the youngest daughter of a powerful Detroit dynasty, rich in money and poor in charm. Creative and reckless, Marjorie has spent her life overlooked by her controlling father and siblings, but she grabs a chance to step out of their shadow when she secretly applies to an elite arts program backed by a mysterious patron.

The building is grand and the talent is extraordinary, but something is deeply wrong. The program is strict in ways that feel sinister, doors lock at strange hours, and rumors spread about missing women. The handsome benefactor behind it all is as magnetic as he is unsettling, and as Marjorie gets pulled deeper into his world, she must fight to discover the truth before she loses herself completely. Set in the fading splendor of the 1920s and inspired by real, long-buried events, A Fortune of Sand is a glittering, gothic page-turner about power, control, and the price women pay when they demand to be seen. Landing just in time for the long holiday weekend, it’s bound to keep you turning pages well into the night.

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A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray (June 2nd)

When it comes to historical fiction, Marie Benedict is a must-read author for me and an obvious addition to my Summer 2026 Books to Read list. She always completely captivates me with the way she uncovers true, under-the-radar heroic women throughout history, and her absolutely fabulous book Queens of Crime masterfully explored Agatha Christie and other legendary queens of mystery. Plus, her powerful writing partnership with Victoria Christopher Murray (giving us masterpieces like The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies) always makes for a stellar, unputdownable experience.

In her highly anticipated June release, she takes a thrilling detour into a fast-paced, high-stakes legal world caught in the crosshairs of the mob. The story follows Eunice Carter, an assistant district attorney and Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor, who has her sights set on the one and only Lucky Luciano, head of New York City’s five largest organized crime families. While other prosecutors have failed by focusing on traditional rackets or tax evasion, Eunice realizes the mob’s vulnerability lies in its control over prostitution. But to take him down, she needs an insider.

Enter Polly Adler, who has worked relentlessly to build up a high-class brothel business for the city’s rich and famous. When Luciano goes too far and puts her girls in danger, Polly decides it’s time to end his reign. Together, bridging an enormous social divide and risking their lives, Eunice and Polly fashion a powerful case using a network of women. Under the very nose of the man they’re trying to convict, their alliance launches the most sensational trial New York City has ever seen. If you love historical fiction with sharp teeth, brilliant historical undercurrents, and a driving plot, this is going to be your ultimate June beach read.

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The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin (June 2nd)

Feuding Windsor brothers and their wives—some things, it seems, never change! If you love deep royal history packed with gossip and high stakes, Melanie Benjamin’s upcoming June release is going to completely captivate you.

The Windsor Affair recreates the cataclysmic events that nearly toppled the British monarchy and incited a legendary power struggle between Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the Queen Mother) and Wallis Simpson. Told from the perspective of both women, the novel propels readers into the fabulous world of the debonair Prince of Wales, the café society of the 1930s, and the glittering private lives of the Windsors. As the first novel dedicated entirely to this infamous rivalry, it brings us all the intrigue between two very different—yet perhaps more similar than they would ever admit—wives of royals.

As Queen, Elizabeth would become the ultimate symbol of British pluck and courage during World War II. Meanwhile, Wallis would be forever forced to enact the “World’s Greatest Love Story” even after it sours, going from admired to vilified and, ultimately, pitied. Against a backdrop of the Abdication Crisis, coronations, and war, these two women maintain a biting, sharp-tongued feud—until age and history bring about a kind of understanding. For the last communication between these bitter rivals was a simple, surprising message: “In friendship, Elizabeth.” It sounds like an absolutely riveting drama to lose yourself in this June!

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The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (July 14th)

Like Heather Webb, I also had the pleasure of meeting Silvia Moreno-Garcia at the Historical Novel Society conference! She is the absolute master of twisty, dark stories where nothing is ever as it seems. Velvet Was the Night and Mexican Gothic were two of my personal favorites, and I can’t wait to see how she delivers this time around.

Her July release takes us to 1940s Mexico, following Ulises, a handsome con artist who has long charmed lonely women via letters in order to steal their money. Knowing his looks won’t last forever and desperate for a real fortune, he thinks he’s found it when he captivates his newest correspondent, Perla, the owner of a small-town boardinghouse in picturesque Veracruz. But when he meets her, he finds something he didn’t expect: her niece, Inés, who is as observant as she is desperate to escape her aunt’s household.

When Inés discovers Ulises’s true intentions, she wants in on the scheme. Their plan is to convince her aunt that Ulises is a great catch, Perla will marry him, and her money will vanish. Easy, fast, and clean—or so they think. Perla is not the desperate, silly spinster Ulises imagined; she harbors deep secrets of her own. And although Ulises does not believe in true romance, Inés is more alluring than he bargained for. Suddenly, a simple plan becomes perilously complicated. If you’re ready to venture into the streets of a small town where a patina of convention and good manners conceals a cauldron of avarice and lust, this atmospheric noir belongs at the top of your July stack!

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The Girl in the Newsroom by Joyana Peters (August 12th)

Last, but certainly not least, I’m so incredibly excited to share the upcoming finale of my historical trilogy with you all this August! I can’t wait for you to step back into Ruth’s world.

Can one woman have it all in a world designed to hold her back?

New York City, 1921. Twenty-nine-year-old Ruth Feldman has finally found her voice. As a rising journalist at The Forward, she is gaining the recognition she spent a decade chasing. But while the newsroom offers her a glimpse of the modern “New Woman,” her life at home remains tethered to the past. Caught between her father’s mismatched dinner dates and her own ambitions, Ruth’s world is upended when she’s assigned to interview a charismatic Congressman. Sparks fly, but so do the complications. As she enters a high-profile romance, Ruth must navigate the treacherous balance of family loyalty, professional integrity, and a love that challenges everything she thought she knew.

In this gripping sequel to the award-winning The Girl in the Triangle, I can’t wait to bring you this powerful portrait of an independent woman fighting to write her own history in a transformative era!

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Which of these historical worlds are you most excited to travel to this summer? Are you kicking off the sunshine with our late-May releases, letting a June royal scandal completely consume you, or counting down the days until we step into Ruth’s newsroom together?

Let me know in the comments below, and happy reading!

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You asked, I listened! For all you folks who like to listen to your books, there are now audiobooks available to listen to Ruth’s story!

The Girl in the Triangle Audiobook

The book is complete and available to purchase! It was narrated by the fabulous Dara Kramer, who really did an amazing job bringing my characters to life.

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AI for Writing Books

AI has arrived in the world of publishing. Is it welcome? Let’s examine the use of AI in writing books.

*This post was updated in March of 2026

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My Feelings on an AI Writing Future

AI. Two letters that evoke such strong feelings. We have doomsayers predicting the end of the writing world as we know it. And then others praise the technology as the best thing since sliced bread. So, which is it? What does a future of AI in writing books look like?

I think there is a reason people are afraid and opposed to it. There has been evidence of competently executed manuscripts, articles, and artwork by this new technology. I believe it was Stephen King who used the technology to generate an example of artwork that was spot-on for one of his potential books. The staff of sci-fi magazine, Clarkesworld, had to close submissions for their annual writing contest in January after they were flooded with AI-generated submissions. But were those submissions successful? “It was “easy” to see which submissions were machine-generated,” said the magazine.

One can argue that will change in the future and people will soon be unable to differentiate as easily. Honestly, it already is. I’ve used it myself to come up with blog post ideas and outlines, course creation, research, and student exercises. It’s also vastly helped me with my historical fiction research. I’ve also used software like ProWritingAid to help me with chapter critiques and editing. It’s impressive.

But I still have to say, I don’t envision an AI program completely taking over the creator industry. Call me naïve- but I just honestly don’t.

Why I feel Creators are Safe

Thirty years ago, the first computer beat the best chess player in the world. Everyone predicted the end of chess. Why bother anymore? And yet, my son just had over forty kids sign up for his after-school chess club this past winter and a maxed-out chess camp session this summer with a waiting list.

There will always be fun in the “game” to draw people into wanting to create. The human element, both within and behind the creation, will always continue to attract people. People want someone to root for and relate to. People want to get to know the author or artist. They want to know what their inspiration was. What their thoughts, process, and difficulties were during the creation.

Perhaps that’s not always the case–hence why I’m not surprised AI-generated work is entering the marketplace. Just like people devour Hallmark movies, some individuals will appreciate formulaic AI reads. But I feel there will always be room for both, and people using AI for writing books will never completely dominate the marketplace.

What I DO Think Will Divide Us

Now, what I do envision happening is a divide between the creators who embrace this technology and those who don’t. Just like the technology of the past, those who grow comfortable with and use it will be the ones to rise to the top.

I imagine it being like the stigma associated with self-publishing for so long. There will be those who will retain a moral high ground, making it harder for themselves, while others will use its merits responsibly, and then those who will jump in with reckless abandon, giving it a bad name. But that’s again human error and abuse, not the fault of the technology itself.

Ways to Embrace Artificial Intelligence Technology in Writing

There are plenty of ways to utilize this AI creator technology responsibly. Who couldn’t benefit from gaining time by dictating with immediate editing software? Meaning, in addition to grammar, it would correct awkward sentence structure and misuse of words. This alone could save hours of rewrites and drafts.

Also, as I said earlier, it’s extremely helpful for research (although always double-check everything), idea generation, Title generation (this has always been one of my least favorite activities, so I’m more than happy to relinquish it), outlining, editing, critiquing, and more. (Important to note, ProWritingAid guarantees they do NOT use any of your writing for training AI software.)

Leveling a Playing Field

There is also AI narration and illustration. No, we do not want to replace human narrators or artists entirely. But it’s costly to use a human narrator or illustrator, which limits what we can publish. Using AI for shorter works, bonus content, low-content books, etc., could increase our marketing potential and library of content.

Overall, we need to examine the technology implementation. Instead of living in fear, let’s be strategic and discern how AI can improve our lives and be more productive.

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