Rights, AI & Vulnerability: Unseen Forces Shaping Publishing with Sangeetha | The Literature Lounge

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About This Podcast

What really happens behind the scenes in the world of books? How is artificial intelligence changing publishing, and what does it take to build a meaningful career with words?

In this illuminating episode of The Literature Lounge, host Mohua Chinappa sits down with Sangeetha Menon, a publishing professional whose unexpected writing journey led her into the heart of the literary world. Sangeetha reveals the often-overlooked role of a rights manager, shares why embracing technology is crucial for publishing’s future, and makes a compelling case for why vulnerability might be a writer’s greatest strength.

Key Takeaways:

How a random start in writing can lead to a fulfilling career
The complex role of a rights manager in a publishing house
Whether editing, rights acquisition, or international sales is most challenging
Why shunning AI and tech is not the answer for modern publishing
How audiobooks and print books can peacefully coexist
Why being vulnerable can transform your creative work
The power of taking small, consistent steps toward big goals

Episode Timeline

00:00

: Introduction to Sangeetha

02:35

: The Accidental Writer: Starting Without a Plan

04:30

: Finding an Audience: When Work Resonates

08:00

: Demystifying the Rights Manager Role

09:30

: Publishing's Greatest Challenge: Mohua's Question

12:00

: Why Publishing Must Embrace AI and Tech

15:45

: The Coexistence of Audio and Print Books

19:40

: Vulnerability as a Creative Superpower

25:45

: The Importance of Baby Steps

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