Author AI Sentiment Survey
Understanding how authors think, feel, and worry about A.I.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey.

Your responses are completely anonymous and will be used to build a data-driven picture of how authors across genres and career stages view artificial intelligence, including its benefits, its risks, and its impact on the writing profession.

The survey takes approximately 8–10 minutes. There are no right or wrong answers. We want your honest perspective.

About You
These questions help us understand who is responding.

How long have you been writing with the intention to publish?*

How long have you been writing with the intention to publish?*

How do you primarily publish?*

How do you primarily publish?*

What genre(s) do you primarily write? (Select all that apply)*

What genre(s) do you primarily write? (Select all that apply)*

Approximately what percentage of your annual income comes from writing?*

Approximately what percentage of your annual income comes from writing?*

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General AI Sentiment
Rate Each Statement from 1=Strongly Disagree to 5=Strongly Agree

In general, I feel positively about the role AI is playing in the world.

In general, I feel positively about the role AI is playing in the world.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I trust AI tools to produce reliable, accurate information.

I trust AI tools to produce reliable, accurate information.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I believe AI is moving too fast for society to adapt to its consequences.

I believe AI is moving too fast for society to adapt to its consequences.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5
AI Usage in Writing

I currently use AI tools as part of my writing or publishing workflow.

I currently use AI tools as part of my writing or publishing workflow.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I use AI tools for research, editing, or idea generation.

I use AI tools for research, editing, or idea generation.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

My use of AI in my writing practice has increased over the past year.

My use of AI in my writing practice has increased over the past year.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5
Perceived Benefits of AI for Authors
Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

AI tools help me work more efficiently as an author.

AI tools help me work more efficiently as an author.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

AI has made certain aspects of the publishing process easier (e.g., marketing, formatting, query letters).

AI has made certain aspects of the publishing process easier (e.g., marketing, formatting, query letters).

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

AI tools can be genuinely useful for authors at the research stage of a project.

AI tools can be genuinely useful for authors at the research stage of a project.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5
Concerns About AI and the Writing Profession
Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

AI-generated content poses a serious threat to my career as an author.

AI-generated content poses a serious threat to my career as an author.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I am concerned that AI companies trained their models on my published work without my consent.

I am concerned that AI companies trained their models on my published work without my consent.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I believe AI-generated writing will flood the market and devalue human-authored books.

I believe AI-generated writing will flood the market and devalue human-authored books.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I am concerned that publishers and platforms are adopting AI in ways that harm authors.

I am concerned that publishers and platforms are adopting AI in ways that harm authors.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I believe AI companies prioritize profit over the interests of creators and authors.

I believe AI companies prioritize profit over the interests of creators and authors.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I am concerned that AI will reduce opportunities for debut and mid-list authors.

I am concerned that AI will reduce opportunities for debut and mid-list authors.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5
Copyright, Consent, and Compensation
Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

I believe authors should be compensated when their work is used to train AI models.

I believe authors should be compensated when their work is used to train AI models.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I believe AI companies should be legally required to disclose what published works were used in training data.

I believe AI companies should be legally required to disclose what published works were used in training data.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I support stronger copyright protections specifically for authors in the age of AI.

I support stronger copyright protections specifically for authors in the age of AI.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I trust the publishing industry to advocate for authors' rights regarding AI.

I trust the publishing industry to advocate for authors' rights regarding AI.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5
Expected Future Impact
Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

I expect AI to have a positive impact on my personal income as an author over the next five years.

I expect AI to have a positive impact on my personal income as an author over the next five years.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I expect AI to make it harder for traditionally published authors to find contracts or deals.

I expect AI to make it harder for traditionally published authors to find contracts or deals.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I believe AI will improve the tools available to independent (self-published) authors.

I believe AI will improve the tools available to independent (self-published) authors.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I believe AI will have a negative impact on reading culture and the value readers place on books.

I believe AI will have a negative impact on reading culture and the value readers place on books.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5
Adoption and Standards
Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

I believe AI-generated content should be clearly labeled as such in all publishing contexts.

I believe AI-generated content should be clearly labeled as such in all publishing contexts.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5

I believe authors who use AI as a writing aid should disclose that use to readers.

I believe authors who use AI as a writing aid should disclose that use to readers.

Strongly Disagree = 1
1
Strongly Agree = 5