AI and the Writing Profession Study

Discussions about AI have become pervasive and attitudes are evolving as rapidly as the technology itself.

In the second annual comprehensive study of the impact of AI on the writing profession, we invite writing professionals to share their views and shape this vitally important conversation.

This confidential survey takes approximately 15 minutes.

We will publish a report summarizing the results, including longitudinal data and new findings, early next year and make it freely available.

2025 Landmark Study Reveals Deep Attitudinal Split Over Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on the Writing Profession

Findings show AI users see greater productivity and higher income while nonusers are acutely pessimistic and fearful about the profession’s future.

The impact of artificial intelligence on their work and career is top of mind for most every writer.

Catch the recording of Gotham Ghostwriters CEO Dan Gerstein and survey author Josh Bernoff discussing the Study’s findings.

Watch here.

MEDIA COVERAGE

Publishers Weekly (11/5/25)

Jane Friedman’s The Bottom Line (11/5/25)

Mignon Fogarty’s AI Sidequest (11/5/25)

Marketing Profs

Press Release (11/5/25)

LEADERSHIP

Josh Bernoff, a former Vice President of Idea Development at Forrester Research and one of the nation’s leading experts on collaborative writing, is leading the development and execution of the survey. Learn more at bernoff.com

Gotham Ghostwriters CEO Dan Gerstein, who conceived the Business Book ROI Study, is once again serving as a strategic advisor on this project, including on the direction and development of the survey, recruitment of survey participants, the framing of the report on the key findings, and the communication strategy for disseminating the results.

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