AI & the Creative Entrepreneur

A Playbook for Creatives

In AI & the Creative Entrepreneur, author and illustrator Marsha Gomes-McKie delivers a powerful, practical guide for writers, illustrators, educators, and indie/self-publishers, especially those from indigenous and underrepresented communities.

With honesty and insight, Marsha explores the intersection of creativity, commerce, and technology revealing how to use AI responsibly to create, publish, and scale without sacrificing your artistic integrity. Drawing from her own experience as a self-publisher navigating the Before-AI (BA) and After-AI (AA) worlds, she provides a framework that empowers creatives to thrive, not just survive, in this new digital era.

This is not a book about replacing human talent with technology, it’s about partnering with AI as a creative companion.
Inside, you’ll find:

• Ethical rules of engagement for integrating AI into your creative process
• Practical templates, prompts, checklists, and workflows for book creation and marketing
• Real-world strategies for maintaining originality while embracing innovation
• Guidance on balancing artistic integrity with commercial success

Marsha argues that while AI can mimic, it cannot replicate human imagination, that spark of unpredictability and emotion that defines the creative spirit. Her message is clear - AI is here to stay, but human ingenuity came before it and will outlast it. Whether you’re a digital artist, storyteller, or indie publisher, AI & the Creative Entrepreneur is your playbook for navigating the future of creativity.