RE: RNS OUT18 Nov 2025 07:30
Soft Launch of Author42
capAI plc (LSE: CPAI; OTCQB: CPIQF) is pleased to announce the soft launch of Author42, an advanced generative‑AI platform designed to revolutionise non-fiction book creation for authors, editors and publishing teams. Developed by the Company's U.S. subsidiary, capMedia Inc. ("capMedia"), Author42 combines market‑driven insight, AI‑scaffolding and professional editorial workflows into a unified author‑centric offering.
Public Beta Completed: Transition to Soft Launch
The soft launch follows a 12-week public beta programme, during which the platform's core systems operated in a live environment and the Company completed its planned evaluation of Author42's functionality, stability, and overall readiness of the platform's rollout.
A Platform Built for Professional Authoring
Author42 empowers authors from idea through publication with the following key capabilities:
· AI‑Powered Book Blueprint: Generates a custom book proposal and table of contents - complete with 10 scaffolded chapters - based on the author's idea and real-time market research, providing structure from the start.
· Market Demand Validation: Confirms whether the chosen topic has real commercial potential before significant writing effort is invested.
· Author‑Driven Drafting: Authors retain full structural and content control - whether writing independently or co‑drafting with AI assistance.
· Export‑Ready Formatting: Generation of EPUB, PDF and DOCX files, ready for submission to publishers, agents or self‑distribution.
CLARA42: Embedded Professional Editing Intelligence
A standout feature of the Author42 platform is CLARA42 (Creative Literary Assistance for Real Authors), an embedded editorial engine that delivers professional three-tier editing.
CLARA42 ensures every manuscript meets the highest industry standards through:
· Developmental (Structural) Editing: In-depth analysis of book architecture, logic, and argument flow.
· Line Editing: Sentence-level refinement to enhance clarity, tone, and impact.
· Copy Editing (Style Compliance): Full alignment with The Chicago Manual of Style, producing publisher-ready output.
"With CLARA42 integrated into Author42, we bring professional editing within reach of every author," said Jayne Lytel, AI Architect at capMedia. "It's more than spelling and grammar; it's about structure, flow, and stylistic polish, delivered by AI trained on real editorial standards."
Benefits for Authors
Key benefits for authors include:
· finishing manuscripts up to 60% faster;
· reducing planning time from months to days;
· publishing books aligned with reader demand (not just author ambition);
· validating topics before the effort is committed; and
· increasing completion rates and positioning authors for publisher acceptance with fully compliant outputs.
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