OneSparked Publishing AI Disclosure and Usage Policy

At OneSparked Publishing, we are dedicated to producing high-quality, original literary works driven by human creativity. While we embrace technology to enhance and streamline our writing and production processes, the core storytelling – including plots, characters, and all creative elements – are conceived and crafted entirely by our authors. AI plays a supportive role in tasks like editing, research, and idea expansion. This page outlines how we responsibly use AI, our ethical commitments, and how we align with Writers Guild AI Best Practices for Authors.

How We Use AI at OneSparked Publishing

At OneSparked Publishing, we use AI as a support tool to enhance the technical aspects of our authors’ work, but the creative foundation of each story is 100% human-driven. Here’s how AI fits into our workflow:

1. Creative Writing Support:
   • Polishing Text Using AI Models Trained on the Author’s Style: We employ AI, specifically GPT models fine-tuned on the author’s own writing style, to assist with text polishing. This ensures that any improvements in phrasing, sentence structure, or grammar align with the unique voice and tone of the author. While AI can offer suggestions, all final edits are reviewed and approved by the author to maintain originality and personal style.
2. Editing and Refinement:
   • Grammar and Style Enhancement: AI is used to correct grammar, punctuation, and other technical aspects. However, every piece of writing is crafted by the author, and AI-generated revisions are tailored to maintain the author’s distinct voice, ensuring that the style stays consistent throughout the manuscript.
3. Research Assistance:
   • Gathering Information: AI helps our authors by providing initial research into unfamiliar professions, historical settings, or other relevant details. This helps to ensure that descriptions are authentic and true to life, though all information is cross-checked with reputable sources by the author for accuracy and reliability.
4. Outlining and Structuring:
   • Supporting Plot Organization: At OneSparked Publishing, the entire outline – including plots, character arcs, themes, subplots, story arcs, character relationships, key events, chapters, chapter scenes, and overall narrative structure – is entirely human-created using a proprietary standardized JSON structure we have internally developed. AI is occasionally used to assist in organizing or expanding certain elements of this outline, but the core narrative and creative decisions always come from the author.
5. Idea Expansion and Brainstorming:
   • Generating Options for Refinement: AI can help brainstorm alternative descriptions, scene expansions, or dialogue variations. However, the final creative direction always rests with the author, and AI-generated suggestions are rewritten to ensure they match the author’s personal voice and intent.

Aligning with Writers Guild AI Best Practices

At OneSparked Publishing, we are committed to ethical and transparent AI use in line with the Writers Guild’s Best Practices for Authors. Our approach ensures that AI enhances, but never replaces, the essential human creativity that drives our stories.

1. Author-Controlled Creativity:
   • All creative content – plots, characters, themes, and storylines – is developed entirely by the author. AI serves as a technical aid, used for polishing text and expanding ideas, but the heart of every book comes from human imagination and effort. Even when AI is used to enhance text, it’s done through fine-tuned GPT models trained on the author’s unique style to maintain consistency with their voice.
2. Full Disclosure of AI Use:
   • Transparency in AI Assistance: We are transparent about our use of AI. If AI is used in any capacity beyond basic technical support (e.g., grammar checks, text polishing), we disclose it. If AI-generated suggestions or text are incorporated with minimal edits, this will be noted in the acknowledgments, introduction, or production notes, ensuring readers understand where AI played a role in the process.
3. Respect for Intellectual Property:
   • Original Work Only: At OneSparked Publishing, we ensure that AI is not used to copy or mimic the work of other authors. AI tools are strictly used to support our authors’ original content, and we adhere to copyright laws. We avoid using AI in ways that could infringe on the intellectual property of others.
4. Accuracy and Bias Review:
   • Thorough Fact-Checking: While AI can assist in research and provide quick insights into technical subjects, we recognize its limitations. All factual information generated by AI is double-checked by the author to ensure accuracy. Additionally, we review AI output to avoid perpetuating biases related to race, gender, or socioeconomic factors, ensuring our content remains responsible and accurate.
5. Solidarity with Creative Professionals:
   • Supporting Human Creators: We stand in solidarity with other creative professionals, including voice actors, illustrators, and translators. AI tools are only used ethically, and we avoid relying on unlicensed data for any AI-generated content such as cover art or translations. We prioritize human collaboration whenever possible.

Transparency in Self-Publishing Platforms

In compliance with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and other self-publishing platform guidelines, we disclose the use of AI in any part of our books. If AI-generated content is used in any significant way (e.g., text polishing or grammar refinement using GPT models fine-tuned on the author’s style), it will be transparently noted. While we primarily use AI for supportive roles, we believe in full transparency to maintain the trust of our readers and partners.

Ethical AI Use for the Future

At OneSparked Publishing, we are committed to ethical, responsible use of AI in the creative process. We support the Writers Guild’s advocacy for AI transparency and regulation, and we continue to evaluate how AI can be used ethically to enhance, rather than replace, human creativity. Our goal is to balance the benefits of AI tools with a deep respect for the creative process, ensuring that every book we publish reflects the unique voice and vision of its author.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of AI, please feel free to reach out to us. We are always open to discussing our methods and how we ensure the integrity of our works.