Indie Writers Club Ep 433 - The Self Publishing Show
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Feb 6, 2026 A relaunch chat about why the show paused and how it will return leaner and more community-driven. Discussion of AI in publishing, ethical concerns, and practical uses like translations. A deep dive into a multi-pass AI translation workflow and upcoming courses, events, and a new co-host reveal.
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Use Manuscript Tools Early
- Use ProWritingAid (and similar tools) to reduce editor costs and catch structural problems before professional edits.
- Run manuscript analysis early to spot pacing, character and plotting issues you can fix yourself.
AI Is Inevitable In Publishing
- AI is already inseparable from publishing and changing how work is produced and uploaded.
- James views AI as a tool to embrace while calling out unethical actors and adapting craft accordingly.
KDP Upload Limits Revealed A Shift
- KDP limited uploads per day after noticing AI-driven publishers uploading dozens of books, signalling a fundamental change.
- James saw this as evidence people were running AI 'factories' producing many low-priced titles.
