The Wordslinger Podcast The Ethics and Practicalities of AI in Publishing with JD Lasica and Alessandra Torre
Dec 11, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Alessandra Torre, an author and co-founder of Authors.ai, and JD Lasica, also a co-founder, dive into the role of AI in publishing. They explain the innovative Marlowe tool that provides developmental feedback for manuscripts. The duo debates the ethics of using AI, clarifying the differences between analytical and generative AI. They also explore the industryâs reaction to AI-generated content and discuss the need for transparency when incorporating AI in the creative process.
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AI Enhances Rather Than Replaces Authors
- Kevin argues AI won't replace authors because human voice and purpose remain unique.
- He views AI as a tool to enhance productivity, not to do the creative core work for you.
Flood Of Low-Quality AI Uploads
- Kevin recalls Draft2Digital receiving up to 1,500 AI-generated uploads per day, many low-quality.
- He used that experience to view bulk AI books as largely poor and sometimes deceptive.
Run Manuscripts Through Developmental AI First
- Use Marlowe as a rapid developmental editor to identify plot, character, and pacing issues.
- Run your manuscript through it to guide self-edits before hiring a human editor.