Are Half of Writers Using AI? 🤖
Discover if nearly 50% of authors are now using generative AI and what it means for the future of writing and publishing.

Alyssa Matesic
50.5K views • May 22, 2025

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The AI conversation is far from over in the book world, so let’s be honest about it. Is it true that nearly 50% of authors are using generative AI? If so, are we okay with that? Are YOU using it?
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MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:
The Latest AI Controversy Shaking the Book World
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AI Is Stealing Books and Authors Are Livid
https://youtu.be/ziV6qzqF3rM
HOW AUTHORS ARE USING AI
00:00 Intro
00:56 Who was surveyed?
02:24 What percent of authors use generative AI?
03:51 How often are authors using AI to WRITE?
06:07 Ethical concerns about using AI
07:30 Do authors disclose the use of AI?
08:35 AI policies for self and traditional publishing
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY
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GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEW
https://www.queryacademy.com
MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:
The Latest AI Controversy Shaking the Book World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrXH_min5uY
AI Is Stealing Books and Authors Are Livid
https://youtu.be/ziV6qzqF3rM
HOW AUTHORS ARE USING AI
00:00 Intro
00:56 Who was surveyed?
02:24 What percent of authors use generative AI?
03:51 How often are authors using AI to WRITE?
06:07 Ethical concerns about using AI
07:30 Do authors disclose the use of AI?
08:35 AI policies for self and traditional publishing
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTS
https://www.chapter-break.com/
FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssabookeditor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyssaMatesic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
MUSIC:
Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
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Published
May 22, 2025
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