I recently worked with MidJourney, an AI-powered creative tool, to generate an image in response to a series of prompts I constructed for a book cover. While the image captured the big idea I had in mind, I struggled with conveying the more subtle style that I had imagined. As an author, I was torn between using AI-generated content and traditional cover design methods for my book. After careful consideration, I ultimately decided to go with the traditional approach for three main reasons.

Firstly, I wanted the book cover to be the result of the collective work of my creative team. While AI can be a powerful tool in generating content, I also valued the unique perspective and creativity that my team brings to the table. I wanted to preserve the human touch in the creative process and ensure that my team’s expertise and ideas were fully utilized in designing the book cover.

Secondly, I had concerns about the copyright implications of AI-generated content. As AI continues to advance, there are legal and ethical questions surrounding the ownership and copyright of content created by AI. I wanted to avoid any potential legal challenges or disputes that could arise from using AI-generated content for my book cover.

Lastly, there is a growing concern among authors that Amazon, a prominent platform for book sales, may block books with a “high” level of AI content from their catalog. This could have significant consequences for authors who rely on Amazon as a major distribution channel. To mitigate this risk, I decided to use traditional cover design methods to ensure that my book would not be excluded from potential sales due to concerns about AI-generated content.

In conclusion, while I appreciate the potential of AI in creative processes, I ultimately chose to use traditional cover design methods for my book cover. I wanted to prioritize the creativity and expertise of my human creative team, avoid potential copyright issues, and mitigate the risk of my book being excluded from sales due to concerns about AI-generated content. As the field of AI continues to evolve, it’s important for authors and creators to carefully consider the implications and make informed decisions about how to balance human creativity and AI in their creative projects.