Nonfiction Review: The Author's AI Tool Kit: From Concept to Publication by Hank Quense

This morning, I have a new book for authors in our book review spotlight! We all are becoming quickly aware that AI is around to stay--and learning to better use the tools of AI is on the to-do list for many of us. Today, I have a new book from author Hank Quense that takes a big step toward helping authors open the doors to using AI in the writing and publishing processes. Check out The Author's AI Tool Kit, learn about author Hank Quense, read my thoughts on the book & enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

 

Book Title:  The Author's AI Toolkit: From Concept to Publication by Hank Quense
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction, 83 pages
Genre: Non-fiction-Reference-writing, research and publishing guides ​
Publisher:  Strange Worlds Publishing
Release date:  March 1, 2025
Content Rating: G: It contains only technical information of interest to authors and writers

 

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About the Book

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This groundbreaking resource offers a wealth of practical AI applications, expertly crafted to elevate every aspect of your craft. From brainstorming and drafting to publishing and marketing, discover how AI can revolutionize your workflow and amplify your creative voice. With clear examples and actionable strategies, this comprehensive guide empowers you to navigate the digital landscape with confidence.

Unlock the power of AI in your writing journey with "The Author's AI Tool
​Whether you're a seasoned author or an aspiring wordsmith, harness the potential of AI to streamline your process, overcome challenges, and take your writing career to new heights.

 

My Review

​The Author's AI Tool Kit is a wonderful introduction to the power of AI. The author does a wonderful job taking the reader through the various tasks an author may encounter in both writing and navigating the business side of being an author while giving AI-usage ideas for every step.  The author offers sample prompts, or queries, that can be used for each step--and gives sample AI responses for each step. The author focuses consistently on the prompts/responses for one AI model--but the process is similar no matter which AI model you choose to use. I often work with Anthropic's Claude--but, others work well with ChatGPT or Gemini. The prompt writing format is similar; you just may find the responses a little different from model to model. This book is perfect for authors interested in adding AI to their workflow. The author provides many examples of simple starting points for crafting prompts. Once you become used to the basics, you'll be able to add follow-up prompts and learn to fine-tune your questions to yield better, more relevant AI responses.

Expect to Learn A Lot from the Pages of the Book.  I love the structure and easy-to-follow organization of this book. The author clearly notes that the intention is not for the AI to write your book; the intention is to use the AI to help you create a better book, become a better author and be better able to accomplish the tasks necessary in the business of writing. This is the perfect book for authors first exploring AI--or for authors wondering how to use AI in their processes. 

Would I Recommend The Author's AI Tool Kit: From Concept to Publication by Hank Quense. This is a great introduction to AI for writers. If you are wondering what you can do with AI as a writer--or looking to grow as a writer or access resources to help you run the marketing or business sides of your career--this book is a simple introduction that is packed with ideas to get you started with AI. I would definitely recommend it. It's a quick, easy read that will give you several starting points to boost your confidence to launch your first prompt and explore AI for your writing career.

 

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Meet the Author

Hank Quense has self-published his books for over 12 years.  

His fiction works include the Gundarland series, the Princess Moxie series and the soon-to-be-published Zaftan series.

His non-fiction books cover fiction writing (Creating Stories), self-publishing (How to Self-publish and Market a Book, Self-publish a Book in 10 Steps), marketing (Book Marketing Fundamentals) and author business (Business Basics for Authors) and Creating Your First Novel.

Connect with the Author: ​Website ~ X ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ YouTube ~ BookBub ~ Goodreads

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THE AUTHOR'S AI TOOLKIT by Hank Quense Book Tour Giveaway