For our March webinar, Minnesota Book Publishers roundtable hosted a virtual panel discussing the current state of AI in the publishing industry. This webinar gathered a group of local professionals with a variety of jobs across the industry who are working to figure out how and where to integrate AI into their workflows while avoiding the challenges of the technology. Whether you’re fully immersed in AI or hesitant to get started, this frank discussion may give you a new view on what AI can (and can’t) do for you.
Pat Maloney is the production manager at Red Line Editorial and a former co-chair of Boneshaker Books. With certificates in editing, graphic design, and project management, he has worked in several corners of the publishing industry. In early 2024, Pat wrote Red Line’s policy for acceptable use of generative AI.
Spencer Brinker is the Director of Product Development at Bearport Publishing. He has a long history in publishing, with various roles in design, creative direction, and production management. He has worked with Bearport staff to produce public facing AI policy statements, as well as internal guidelines for appropriate usage.
Dan Janal is the author of more than a dozen books, an award-winning daily newspaper reporter and editor, a highly engaging speaker, and a podcaster. Dan provides book coaching, developmental editing, and ghostwriting services to successful business professionals and healthcare providers. Dan lends his marketing experience to help authors write books that attract clients. Learn more about Dan’s work at WriteYourBookInAFlash.com.