Thad McIlroy is a publishing technology analyst and author based in San Francisco. His site, The Future of Publishing, provides in-depth coverage of book publishing industry trends, currently focusing on the intersection of AI with book authoring and publishing.
He is a contributing editor to Publishers Weekly, covering artificial intelligence, digital innovation and publishing startups. McIlroy’s latest book is The AI Revolution in Book Publishing: A Concise Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence for Writers and Publishers, was published in July, 2024, revised May, 2025.
A well-established expert in the technology and marketing issues surrounding publishing technology, he has authored a dozen other books and over 400 articles. McIlroy is also a founding partner in Publishing Technology Partners.
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