How AI Is Changing Self-Publishing

For Authors The rise of self-publishing platforms like KDP dramatically lowered the barriers to becoming an author, opening the door for countless writers to publish books that might never have found a home through traditional publishing. AI has lowered those barriers even further, but this time the industry has responded with far less enthusiasm. As low-quality AI-generated books continue to flood online marketplaces, Amazon has responded with new policies designed to slow the tide without closing the door on AI entirely. In this week’s blog, Ginger examines what these changes mean for legitimate authors and the future of self-publishing. Reducing publishing limits and requiring AI disclosure can only do so much, but will they really address the growing challenges around discoverability, reader trust, and author income? Regardless of where you stand on AI, these industry shifts are likely to affect your publishing career, making it more important than ever to understand the changing landscape and position yourself to thrive in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Okay, so you come and read this blog hoping for the latest opinions on the state of self-publishing, but in my move to ...