While generative AI is an exciting advancement for some applications, we do not believe it capable of producing the insightful or creative books a human mind can.

No. Our authors may use AI to supplement their creative or organizational processes (such as brainstorming or outlining), but we have a strict no-AI policy for a book's content. This keeps all our books the product of an actual human mind.

Note that editing tools do not fall under the definition of generative AI, unless using a feature which writes for you.

In short, we don't with absolute certainty. It's impossible to be 100% certain, as AI-detection tools are far from perfect, and will likely always remain so without metadata to analyze.

However, generative AI is currently not very difficult to spot, but that may change as it advances in the future.

We also like to get to know our authors through the publishing process. It helps immensely to be able to compare everyday interactions with the style of their writing and general mental processes.

Beyond this, we do test for AI-generated writing through lesser-known methods we cannot divulge. While still not perfect, all of these factors combined can paint a high-confidence picture of the author's use or non-use of generative AI.

Parts of the Bible, the U.S. Constitution, and even Lord of the Rings come back as AI-generated with popular detectors.

Keep in mind, AI is trained on human content. Therefore, it will often align with someone's style of writing, and that style will be "detected AI" as such. It's important to realize that AI detectors are often inaccurate, and likely always will be without any metadata to analyze.

No. We only publish books under agreements designed to align our motivations toward their potential long-term success. We never ask for payments from our authors to get published.

Publishing has evolved, and it's now easier than ever to publish a book on platforms like Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and more. Find some of our favorite self-publishing resources here.

Amazon is the largest book market in the world by far, controlling approximately 80% of eBook sales and 65% of online print book sales. Because of this, we may partner with them for some of our books for a balance between the widest reach, highest royalties, and logistical ease as we continue to build.

We use market research as well as our own plans to determine if an exclusivity agreement would be in each specific book's best interests. As eBook exclusivity agreements with Amazon are short 90-day terms (as well as with Audible according to ACX's Audiobook License and Distribution Agreement section 2.3), we have the flexibility to frequently reassess and decide whether or not to continue after a term has ended.

The comparison price is the lowest third-party retailer price for the book's first sale (as in: books sold new, not used). When displaying a compare-at price which is higher than the price we offer, our website will give it a sale tag.

We always strive to sell our books for the very lowest price possible when a reader buys directly from us. The goal is to get our authors' books to as many people as possible while still staying in business.

However, we certainly won't hold it against you if you'd prefer to purchase from your favorite retailer. All listings we're aware of will be added to a book's page.

No, it's not when tiny glittering particles form inside your eyes. (see: asteroid hyalosis)

According to Merriam-Webster, the prefix "hyl-" or "hylo-" means "wood" or "matter." Also from Merriam-Webster, the suffix "-osis" means a "process" or "increase".

Therefore, hylosis could be interpreted as the process of turning the thoughts from your mind into physical matter with material made of wood. "From mind into matter." Or, taking a little more creative license with it, it could mean something that increasingly matters, such as preserving the human voice in the coming tsunami of AI-generated media.