Inside Publishing’s Big Shakeup: AI, TikTok & the Battle Ahead | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 34

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Regina Brooks (Serendipity Literary Agency), Jennifer Weis (The Weis Agency), and Anthony Ziccardi (Post Hill Press) to discuss the ever-changing publishing industry. From the influence of BookTok to the increasing use of AI tools, the entire ecosystem is rapidly transforming. The four of them explore their concerns, their hopes, and what the industry might look like in the future.

00:00 - Intro

02:27 - How the Industry Has Changed

09:52 - The Power Shifts Between Agents, Publishers, and Editors

17:52 - What Makes an Unbelievable Book & How Data Factors In

25:30 - How AI Has Changed Everything

36:35 - What We're Most Worried About & Most Excited About

46:07 - The TikTok Effect

49:44 - Distribution & The Future of Publishing

56:15 - Outro

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