top of page

Blog
Read our blog to see what the team finds relevant to the NYU SPS community.


Assignments with AI: Create a Cover Brief for a Book
In this sample Publishing, Writing and Media assignment, students practice creating a cover brief for a book. Through this process, students generate various styles of images with AI, explore editorial feel and tone, draft a brief, and justify their choices and processes. AI Tool Google Gemini - Nanobanana Summary Students use AI to draft potential cover art for a book, then submit a brief with their best images and an analysis of the quality and fit of the images and the us


Assignments with AI: Comp Title Pitch
In this sample Publishing, Writing and Media assignment, students practice creating and delivering a pitch for comparison titles (also known as comp titles) for a book. Through this process, students source existing titles with AI, then create and deliver a pitch to a classmate. AI Tool Google Gemini - Deep Research Summary: Students take on the role of an author and create a “Comp Title Pitch” for an existing book. The pitch is designed to help their publishing company und


Assignments with AI: Pitch a Book to an AI Acquisitions Editor
In this sample assignment, students practice pitching a book proposal to an AI acquisitions editor. Through this process, students create and deliver pitch proposals, revise content based on customer needs, and respond to questions and critiques. AI Tool Google Gemini (Gem) Summary Students interact with an Acquisition Editor Gem by submitting a book proposal for sale, engaging in dialogue with the Gem, and sharing reflections on the experience. Notes for the Professor You
bottom of page
