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Thanks for visiting ePubTechReviews. My focus is on self-publishing tools for authors, where you'll read in-depth reviews and articles on amazing apps for self-publishing, video creation, SEO, website tools, and AI for the average guy.

If you've got questions on how to self-publish a book, check out this AI-assisted writing tools hub page for related info.

My aim is to be a trusted, reliable resource for anyone looking to create professional-quality eBooks, paperbacks, and videos using the latest technology. Yep, including AI.

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Whether you're just starting out or are experienced in self-publishing, ePubTechReviews has the latest reviews on self-publishing tools for authors and new products you may want to add to your writing tool kit.

We want to make your software selection process is smooth and is a good fit for your particular situation.

Ready-to-Read REVIEWS on Self-Publishing Tools for Authors:

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AI: Experiencing Explosive Growth

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AI isn't anything new, but its recent explosive growth is astounding, especially since the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT.

ChatGPT experienced massive sign-ups within the first five days after opening it up to the public at large, making logging into ChatGPT a miserable fail. I tried for days on end to log in. I pretty much gave up. Thank goodness I had alternatives such as Jasper and QuickWrite at the time.

Our AI Writing Tools page features today's top AI aids - and we're not talking Artificial Insemination here. Nope.

Artificial Intelligence is moving at the speed of light and brings with it tremendous excitement and trepidation. Sadly, many people are fearful of AI; they think they'll soon be out of a job. But, as with all new technology, it's how you use it that matters.

We suggest reading the SEO-Related page as it all ties in - AI-wise.

Psst. Want to know a secret? Solo-Build-It! (my preferred website host and builder), has added their own AI tool called "Tai" to their already legendary website-building platform.

Their addition of Tai is a tremendous boon for bloggers and Tai is now available for WordPress users (or any other website platform) too as a standalone option!

Read my Solo-Build-It! Review.

Plagiarism and Paraphrasing...

The AI Writing Tools page covers AI apps, plagiarism checkers, AI detectors, and paraphrasing tools, too. These excellent self-publishing tools for authors are must-haves.

When using AI to assist you, be mindful that you must make sure the content your AI tool brings back isn't going to get you into trouble plagiarism-wise. After all, ChatGPT etc. brought back its content "from somewhere." It didn't come out of thin air.

Changing one word here and there won't pass the AI detection test. You must add your personality and style to that AI-generated content. You've also got to fact-check the content because what you currently get back is not up-to-date. (Most AI models have data up to September 2021).

"Tai" to the Rescue: AI Prompting Help is Here

"Tai" - four areas of the app

I've been using a variety of AI apps for over a year now (and other self-publishing tools for authors) and after the initial fun wears off, you realize there's a problem.

The problem lies in NOT KNOWING what exactly to ask in a prompt. Your AI assistant needs proper direction. It's so frustrating. There's nothing worse than a puny prompt that brings back lackluster content. I was certainly falling short in that department.

I now have major help with "Tai" - the AI app extraordinaire - and I was fortunate to be a Tai beta tester.

Do read "How to Write a Prompt for AI" - I'm sorry it's a long read, but if you want to know how to write a proper prompt instead of a puny prompt, read it!

Self-Publishing Tools for Authors: eBooks and Paperbacks

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ePubTechReviews provides insight into industry-leading software that helps you self-publish professional eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcover books.

From Amazon KDP to Draft2Digital, and MS Word to Scrivener - and hundreds more in between - I've tried a bunch and I can't wait to share my experience(s) with you.

Read my honest book creation software reviews.

Audiobook Publishing How-To

Headphones and Audio Book

Audiobooks gained strength because users can listen on the go without having to be tethered to a desktop computer.

Here you'll learn the ins and outs of what makes a good home recording studio without breaking the bank.

Plus, see which Podcast Hosts rank best here.

Video Creation and Uploading

Since Google acquired YouTube, it's the de facto platform to get your video viewed by thousands, if not millions! To that end, ePubTechReviews covers some of the best video-creating software on the market today.

Check out our ePubTechReviews YouTube channel for video demos on how the website you're on right now is being built.

I'll also cover why people use sites like Wistia and Vimeo to host their videos instead of YouTube.

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Susan Gast created ePubTechReviews.com to provide insight and inspiration (and product reviews!) to indie publishers and video creators. Having been in this industry since 1980 in one form or another, Susan has lots of wisdom to impart from her own trials and tribulations over the decades.

She is featured in the Mother Earth News blog, and on Solo Build It! (SBI!) who hosts this site. Read her first SBI! interview and her second SBI! interview. Susan runs an additional SBI! website: Easy Food Dehydrating. She also runs her namesake site SusanGast.com on Solo Build It! which showcases the books she has written since 2012.

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