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.

What You'll Learn:

- 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

References:

Wordpress: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress.com 

National Poetry Month: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Poetry_Month 

Green Literature: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecocriticism 

Body Talk: https://kellybjensen.com/body-talk/ 

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