My Date with AI: Some Words About Self-Publishing from My Ghost Writer Robot

Audio narration by WondervoxAI

I embrace technology, and new advances mean new creative opportunities for me. This includes the AI/synthetic voice narration through my WondervoxAi venture (using Eleven Labs). All of my Mark McNease on Topic Substacks now include audio supplements narrated by androids, and the audiobook edition of my latest book, Final Audition: A Marshall James Thriller, is coming out with AI narration so good you’ll be challenged to tell the difference. I’m also embracing AI writing. It’s the future, and it’s here now.

Everything changes. Authors can self-publish. Musicians don’t need labels. Everybody streams. And I invite technological change into my create-o-sphere because it keeps me challenged and it’s exciting to the imaginative mind. In that vein … here is an article about self-publishing that was just written using Jasper, and it was born fully formed within minutes. Fear not, stay on the tip, explore and expand with exuberance. – The Real Mark

Why Self-Publishing is a Great Option for Authors

As a writer, you have a lot of options for getting your work out there. You can go the traditional publishing route, but that can be a long and difficult journey. There’s also the option to self-publish. While it might seem daunting at first, self-publishing can be an incredible option for many authors. Here are just a few of the reasons why.

Control

One of the biggest benefits of self-publishing is the control you have over your work. You get to decide how your book looks, what it says, and how it’s marketed. This can be an incredible opportunity for authors who are tired of struggling to get their voice heard in the traditional publishing world. With self-publishing, you get to take control of your career and your work.

Speed

Traditional publishing can take years from the time you finish your manuscript to the time your book hits shelves. Self-publishing can be a much faster process. You can have your book out to readers within weeks or months of finishing it. This means you’re not tied to the whims of publishers or agents. You can make things happen on your own timeline.

Flexibility

Traditional publishing can also be very rigid when it comes to the types of books they’re willing to take on. They might only be interested in certain genres, or they might want a book to fit a specific mold. With self-publishing, you can write whatever you want. You don’t have to worry about whether your book fits a certain market. You get to write the story you want to tell.

Royalties

As a self-published author, you get to keep a much larger percentage of your book’s earnings. When you’re traditionally published, you might only see a small percentage of the profits. With self-publishing, you get to keep the lion’s share. This can be incredibly lucrative, especially if your book takes off.

Community

Finally, self-publishing can be an incredible opportunity to build your own community of readers and supporters. You get to interact with your audience directly, learn from their feedback, and build relationships that can last for years. This can be a source of motivation, encouragement, and support throughout your entire career.

In Conclusion

Self-publishing might not be for everyone, but for many writers, it can be an excellent option. With self-publishing, you get to take control of your work, your career, and your earnings. You get to write the stories you want to tell and build a community of readers who love your work. So if you’re a writer who’s been considering self-publishing, it might be time to take the leap. You might just find that it’s the best decision you ever made.