5-Day Immersive Program on Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
An immersive, studio-led programme — brought by ACGAL — for those looking to understand, apply, and lead with AI across the publishing ecosystem. Designed for publishing professionals and aspiring industry entrants alike.
The Experience
Structured across five immersive days — covering the AI landscape in publishing, editorial intelligence, production workflows, rights and discoverability, and personal strategy — the programme offers a comprehensive, hands-on overview of how artificial intelligence is reshaping every layer of the publishing stack.
Participants work with real tools, real workflows, and real publishing challenges. By the final day, each participant presents their own AI integration strategy, critiqued by peers and facilitators.
Backed by a publishing practice recognised across leading platforms — including Oxford Best Cover 2025 (Longlisted and Shortlisted), the JCB Award 2024 (Shortlisted), and the Pioneer Literature Awards 2024 (Winner and Shortlisted) — the programme reflects a commitment to both craft and rigour.
What Sets It Apart
• Studio Practice — Learn through doing, using professional AI tools in real publishing contexts
• End-to-End Exposure — From manuscript evaluation to marketing, rights, and discoverability
• Industry-Expert Led — Sessions facilitated by editors, agents, and technologists already working at this intersection
• Peer Cohort — A curated group of 30 participants from across the industry, built to last beyond the week
• Your Strategy as the Deliverable — Leave with a tangible AI integration plan, not just ideas
Programme Overview
• Day 1 — The Landscape: How AI is reshaping every layer of the publishing stack
• Day 2 — Editorial Intelligence: AI in manuscript evaluation, developmental editing, and acquisitions
• Day 3 — The Production Layer: Workflows for design, translation, accessibility, and metadata
• Day 4 — Discovery and Rights: AI in marketing, discoverability, contracts, and copyright
• Day 5 — Your Strategy: Participants present their own AI integration plan; peer and facilitator critique
Access and Progression
Admission is selective
The programme fee is ₹10,000
Participants join a five-day immersive experience, with exceptional performers invited to continue through extended engagement, mentorship, and publishing partnerships.
Last Date of Submission: 11th June 2026
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A place confirmation and payment link will be sent within 5 working days of selection.