AI Use Policy

Last updated: July 18, 2025

My Commitment to Human Creativity

I believe in the irreplaceable value of human creativity, expertise, and connection. I also believe that AI is a co-pilot to help streamline my workflow. Here's how I approach AI in my work as an author:

What I Create Myself

100% Human-Written Content:

  • All my books, including Thread Traveller, are written entirely by me

  • All website content, blog posts, and newsletters are written by me

  • All creative content comes from my own imagination and experience.

Human Collaborators:

  • Cover designs are created by human designers

  • Professional editing and copy editing are done by human editors

  • All creative decisions are made by me with input from human professionals.

How I Use AI as a Business Tool

I do use AI to help with business operations and administrative tasks, including:

  • Managing my inbox and scheduling

  • Organizing project timelines and deadlines

  • Research assistance for marketing and business planning

  • Administrative tasks that support my writing and publishing business

  • Editing my email newsletters

  • Using tools that employ AI inside their products like ProWriting Aid, Kit, Canva and Descript.

What This Means for You

  • When you read my books, you're reading 100% human creativity

  • When you receive my newsletters, they're written by me personally with friendly editing support from Claude

  • When you interact with my website content, it's all my own voice and perspective

  • Any AI assistance is limited to behind-the-scenes business operations that help me focus more time on writing.

Why This Matters

I believe readers deserve transparency about how content is created. While AI can be a useful business tool, the heart of storytelling—imagination, emotion, human experience—cannot be replicated by machines.

Questions?

If you have any questions about how I create my content or use technology in my business, feel free to contact me at hello @ annabelyouens.com

This policy reflects my current practices and may be updated as technology and my business evolve.