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FEATURED EVENT

Threat, Benefit, or Both? What AI Means for Your Book and the Publishing Industry

May 13, 10 am PT (1 pm ET), 2025

Is AI the end of book publishing and authors as we know it? How worried should we be? What does this mean for the book industry and authors? Are there any saving graces, or are we just tiny sea urchins shaking our fists at a tidal wave that will swallow us up without a thought?

Who We Are

We are a community of Berrett-Koehler authors dedicated to supporting one another and our unique voices. About Us

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How We Help

We have programs and events geared at educating, inspiring, and supporting our authors in the writing, publishing, and promotion process.

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Our Programs

Attendees at the 2022 BK Retreat pose for a picture outdoors.

Annual Retreat

The annual BK Author Retreat gatherings our author community together for several days of conversations, connections, and renewal. Our 2024 Retreat will be November 1–4 in Los Altos, California. Learn More

Regional Gatherings

Get to know the BK authors in your area! If you live in a metro area and are interested in organizing a simple gathering of authors (e.g. a dinner, evening social, etc.), reach out to us at [email protected] to get a list of the authors in your area.

Fresh Ink Webinars

A virtual webinar series designed to generate support among our author community for upcoming Berrett-Koehler book releases. See upcoming dates

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