AI for Authors Circle is a practical community for serious authors who want to use AI ethically, without losing their voice.
If you are curious about AI but wary of hype, shortcuts, or the idea of machines writing your book, you are in the right place. We focus on workflows that support the author, not replace them.
Your voice is the product. AI should protect it, not flatten it.
Craft still matters. AI can speed up thinking, planning, research, and revision, but it cannot replace judgement.
Ethics are not optional. Readers deserve trust and transparency.
We have written a comprehensive, free guide covering what AI can and cannot do for writers, the risks to watch for, how to choose tools, and practical workflows you can start using today.
Read our AI for Authors guide here.
You join the community, follow the training resources at your pace, and use the Circle to ask questions, share progress, and stay accountable.
Some members come for clarity and tool guidance. Others come for structure and momentum. Many come because writing can be lonely, and AI makes it lonelier if you try to figure it all out on your own.
AI for Authors Circle is led by Steve Castledine, a publisher and practical AI user who focuses on real world workflows, not theory.
The approach is simple: keep the author in control, use AI to strengthen decision making, and make sure the final manuscript remains unmistakably yours.
We teach AI as a creative assistant, not a ghostwriter. That is a firm boundary, and it shapes everything we do.
If you want the detail, you can read our full Ethical AI Policy.
We offer two membership options:
VIP Circle Membership (£79/month or £790/year) includes everything: the full community, all courses and resources, priority support, and access to the Review & Feedback Hub to help your books get the reviews they need.
Course Only Membership (£39/month or £390/year) gives you access to all courses and resources for self-paced learning, without the community features.