Episode Number: 257

The Unseen World of Publishing: Rights, AI & Vulnerability ft. Sudeshna Shome Ghosh | Ep-257 | TMS

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About This Podcast

What does it take to build a career in publishing? How is technology changing the world of books? And why is vulnerability the secret weapon for creative professionals?

In this insightful episode of TMS, we sit down with Sudheshna, a publishing professional and writer who started her journey by writing randomly, never expecting her work would find an audience. She pulls back the curtain on the publishing industry, explaining the crucial role of a rights manager and the delicate balance between editing, rights acquisition, and international sales.

Sudheshna shares why she believes there’s no point in shunning AI and technology, how audio and print books can peacefully coexist, and why taking baby steps is the most sustainable path to creative success.

Key Takeaways:

How to start a writing career without a grand plan
The behind-the-scenes reality of rights management in publishing
Why embracing technology doesn't mean abandoning tradition
How vulnerability becomes your greatest professional strength
The power of consistent small steps in building a creative career

Episode Timeline

00:00

: Introduction to Sudheshna

02:35

: Starting to Write Randomly

04:30

: Unexpected Following: When Work Finds Its Audience

08:00

: The Role of a Rights Manager

09:30

: Publishing's Biggest Challenges: Rights, Editing, or International Sales?

12:00

: Embracing AI and Technology in Publishing

15:45

: Coexistence: Audio Books vs Print Books

19:40

: Vulnerability as Professional Strength

25:45

: The Importance of Baby Steps

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