AI Use Policy

I use AI tools to support my editorial work. My use of AI is guided by three core principles: transparent disclosure, client consent, and risk mitigation.

Why I Use AI

AI helps me streamline rules-based tasks such as macro creation, formatting, and copyediting. “Staffing out” these tasks to AI saves me time, freeing me up to focus on the creative and analytical aspects of the editing process, which enhances the quality and efficiency of my work. (Efficiency is my love language. Swoon.)

What AI Does

I also use AI to perform tasks like:

  • Generating character lists, timelines, and summaries

  • Checking consistency across manuscripts or against a stylesheet

  • Performing complex searches within a manuscript

  • Fact-checking and internet-based research

  • Brainstorming word choices and tone adjustments

  • Organizing my notes into rough drafts

AI never replaces my editorial judgment. While AI assists with pattern recognition and efficiency, it lacks the contextual and creative insight of a human editor. I use AI as a support tool only, and all final decision-making, including all interpretive and stylistic decisions, lies with me.

What I Do

I remain fully accountable for all editorial decisions by:

  • Reviewing, verifying, and revising all AI-generated content

  • Ensuring any AI-generated content aligns with your goals and voice

  • Maintaining detailed records of how I use AI with your work

In addition, I do not staff out the core tasks of developmental edits. I perform all analyses of your story elements and brainstorm story suggestions myself.

Client Consent

I will ask for your preferences regarding AI use, and I’ll tailor my workflow—including NOT using AI with your manuscript or my reporting—to match your comfort level. Your decision and my actions will be clearly outlined in the AI Tool Usage clause of your editing contract.

Risk Mitigation

I choose AI tools with strong data security policies and opt-out options for using uploaded material or conversations as training data. I use only paid or professional versions of these tools. I review the terms of use for my chosen AI tools before each project. I review updates and try them out with my own personal content before incorporating those updates to my workflow. I stay current with AI trends to protect your creative work.

If you have questions or concerns about my use of AI in your project, please reach out!

Last updated 12/3/2025