It is a private educational community for self-published authors who want to learn how to use AI tools ethically and effectively. We offer two membership options: VIP Circle (full access to community, courses, resources, and office hours) and Course Only (access to our complete course library). We also provide professional done-for-you services for authors who need expert help with specific publishing tasks.
It is for any author, at any stage of their career, who is curious about AI but wants to use it responsibly. Whether you are an AI sceptic or have already started experimenting, you will find a place here. We cater to complete beginners and more experienced users alike.
Yes. You can cancel your monthly or annual subscription at any time directly from your account dashboard. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period.
VIP Circle (from £79/month or £790/year) includes full access to the community, all courses, resources, live office hours, and one manuscript critique per year. Course Only (from £39/month or £390/year) provides access to our complete course library but does not include community access, office hours, or manuscript critiques. VIP Circle members receive discounts on professional services.
Not at all. If you can send an email and browse the web, you have all the technical skill you need. Our courses start from the very beginning and guide you step by step. You do not need any experience with AI or technology beyond the basics.
We recommend setting aside two to three hours per week to get the most from the curriculum and community. All course content is pre-recorded so you can learn at your own pace, and live sessions are optional. You can fit this around your existing writing schedule.
This is a core concern that we address directly. Our unique Lyra Prompting Method is specifically designed to help you embed your unique voice and style into your interactions with AI. For example, you will teach the AI your sentence rhythm, vocabulary preferences, and genre conventions so that every suggestion it makes sounds like you. We teach you how to control the tool, not the other way around.
We believe it is, provided it is done responsibly. Our community is built on a strong ethical framework. We advocate for using AI as an assistant for tasks like brainstorming, plotting, and editing, not for generating entire works of fiction. We also emphasise transparency and the importance of human creativity as the driving force. You can read our full Ethical AI Policy for more details.
The legal landscape around AI and copyright is evolving. Our curriculum includes up-to-date guidance on the current state of copyright law and best practices for ensuring you can protect your work. The key is that the work must be substantially of human authorship, which our methods are designed to ensure. We actively monitor legal developments in this area and update our guidance so you are never left behind.
We take this seriously. Our Ethical AI Policy covers exactly how to use AI without exposing your work. We do not use AI to generate prose on your behalf. We teach you how to use AI as a thinking and planning tool while keeping your writing entirely your own. Full transparency is at the heart of everything we do.
The Lyra Method is a simple, step-by-step way we teach you to talk to AI so it understands your voice, your genre, and your goals as a writer. Instead of giving AI basic commands and hoping for the best, you will learn how to give it structured, layered instructions that produce much better results. It is designed specifically for writers and is unique to our community.
The RISE Method stands for Role, Input, Steps, and Expectation. It is a structured prompting framework that helps you communicate clearly with AI by defining who the AI should act as, what context it needs, the logical steps to follow, and exactly what output you want. While the Lyra Method focuses on embedding your unique voice and style, RISE gives you a reliable structure for any AI task, from brainstorming plot ideas to drafting your book description. Together, they form the foundation of how we teach authors to get consistently excellent results from AI.
The curriculum is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to using AI in your writing career. It covers:
The full curriculum is included in both VIP Circle and Course Only memberships.
VIP Circle members receive one full manuscript critique each year, covering up to 50,000 words, for as long as they remain a member. This is a professional review of your manuscript with detailed, constructive feedback to help you improve your next book. The manuscript critique is a VIP Circle benefit and is not included in the Course Only membership.
That is what our professional services are for. You can purchase expert, done-for-you assistance with everything from developmental editing to book formatting. VIP Circle members receive a significant discount on all services.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can email us at support@aiforauthorscircle.com or visit our Support Portal. We are passionate about helping authors navigate this new landscape and are happy to provide the clarity you need.