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.
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. He is a contributing editor to Publishers Weekly, covering artificial intelligence, digital innovation and publishing startups.
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.