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How Authors Misuse AI and What To Do Instead
If you’ve ever typed “Should I run a preorder?” into an AI tool and felt ready to act five seconds later, this conversation is for you. We unpack the most common ways authors misuse AI—and how to turn the same tools into real advantages without losing your voice or wasting your launch.
We start with the seduction of certainty. AI delivers answers with confidence, even when the question hinges on taste, budget, or platform size. That tone can nudge you into over-trusting opinions on covers, categories, and ISBNs. We share why opinions from AI are often lateral, not better—and how to use them…
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