The Self Publishing Show (Episode 460) Crossing The AI Boundary
Self-publishing is colliding head-on with AI, and New Zealand creators are already in the conversation.
Key takeaway the boundary between human creativity and machine assistance just got a lot blurrier.
The Self-Publishing Show brought host James Blatch to New Zealand to sit down with Cissy Mecca and explore how AI is reshaping the self-publishing world. The episode digs into where creators draw the line with AI tools, what opportunities and concerns sit on either side of that boundary, and what it means for writers and publishers trying to figure out their own stance.
It is a timely check-in for a sector that moves fast. New Zealand creators and self-publishers are already using - or wrestling with - AI writing, editing, and cover generation tools. This conversation captures that real tension: how to stay competitive without losing the craft that made self-publishing appealing in the first place.
“Turns out the boundary isn't a wall; it's more of a conversation.” — The Main Anchor, The 6 O’Clock News