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1 day agoWriter denies it, but publisher pulls horror novel after multiple allegations of AI use
Hachette pulled the horror novel 'Shy Girl' from the UK market due to allegations of significant AI involvement in its writing.
IOI Partners' involvement with MindsEye comes to an end, except for any essential transitional functions required to transfer publisher-of-record status to Build A Rocket Boy. In light of this separation, the Hitman mission announced in June 2025, planned as a crossover event within MindsEye, will no longer be released.
Five years ago, finding a coach followed a predictable path. You searched a directory, shortlisted three names, booked discovery calls, and picked your favourite. The coach with the best sales pitch won. Today that process feels almost quaint. The coaching industry has fractured into a thousand pieces. People are using ChatGPT as their first coach. They're joining group programmes with influencers they've never met.
Having decided to add "author" to your résumé, your first task is setting the book up for success. Knowing your subject, audience, and goal is only the starting point. Consider how you'll prioritize time, quality, speed, and budget. Assess your strengths and skills, and where you might need help. Then envision the next steps. This article is the second of my two-part series on publishing a book to benefit your company. Part one, " Can Writing a Book Grow Your Business?," appeared last month.
Corchin and Illustrator Dan Dougherty were hosted at Dandelion Bookshop for an event promoting their new children's book, "A Million Yes's." While the book is available online, Corchin is encouraging readers to purchase it at their neighborhood, independent bookstore. "Its a great community business to rally around," said Corchin. "Bookstores are fighting for their right to survive in todays day and age."
AI-generated e-books flooding the Kindle Store are often soulless, robotic, and repetitive, contributing to a decline in quality and creativity in digital literature.