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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