Can AI Detectors Really Tell Who Wrote My Book?
If you’ve been following the conversations about AI and publishing, you may have heard about a tool called Pangram. It’s an AI-detection platform gaining attention from literary agents and publishers who want to evaluate whether submitted manuscripts contain AI-generated writing.
So, how does it work?
Pangram analyzes writing and identifies patterns that help it classify content as human-written, AI-assisted, or AI-generated. It can also identify different levels of AI involvement within a document.
But here’s the important part: An AI detection score is an assessment, NOT proof of who wrote the words.
Even sophisticated detection tools can make mistakes. And there’s a difference between having AI generate entire passages and using technology to help with spelling, grammar, or proofreading.
So, what should authors do?
- Keep your original drafts and working files.
- Save notes, outlines, and earlier versions of your manuscript.
- Be thoughtful about how you use AI during the writing and editing process.
- Understand the difference between AI-assisted editing and AI-generated content.
- Don’t panic or rewrite your manuscript simply because a detector raises a question.
As Jane Friedman recently discussed in her article about AI detection in publishing, tools like Pangram are becoming part of the manuscript evaluation process for agents and publishers.
The publishing landscape is changing, and authors need to understand what’s happening.
MY ADVICE?
Use technology as a tool, not a substitute for your voice.
Keep your original work, know how your manuscript
was developed, and be prepared to explain your process.
Because your story is worth telling,
and your voice is worth protecting!
ARE YOU READY TO WRITE THAT BOOK
YOU’VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT?
