Inside Publishing’s Big Shakeup: AI, TikTok & the Battle Ahead | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 34
Podcast: The Real Eisman PlaybookPublished On: Mon Nov 17 2025
Description: 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 Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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