The joke I can’t tell anymore…
It’s so old, most people won’t get it. But it still cracks me up.
– What’s the definition of an optimist?
– An accordion player with a pager.
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Which leads me to the subject of obsolescence and artificial intelligence.
And why I’m not worried about AI in publishing.
A book is writing, but it’s mucho more.
It’s a title, subtitle, cover, description, layout… a multi-faceted product.
It’s a reader experience with a thousand almost-intangibles.
It’s the revealing opening dedication, and the humble acknowledgements.
There are 100 interconnected details to dial in, if it’s going to be excellent overall.
And a book is connected to the author, their brand, personality, business goals, and dreams
Besides, a publisher wonât touch a book written by AI. And no self-respecting author would give their readers something they have not put their heart into.
Don’t be distracted by technology.
Communicate accordionly.