The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Shooting The Shit About Expectations in Agent Author Relationships and Who Gets To Go On Book Tour
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May 4, 2026 A sharp take on AI's limits after a viral ChatGPT story and why outsourcing creative decisions can cost writers their voice. A frank discussion on when and why industry relationships break down and what agents actually bring to the table. A clear-eyed look at who gets book tours, the logistics behind them, and how most authors navigate—or fund—their own publicity.
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Avoid Putting Contracts Into AI Tools
- Don't paste representation agreements or publishing contracts into AI services.
- CeCe warns authors not to use ChatGPT for contract review and offers to explain deal points directly instead.
AI Tends To Tell Users What They Want To Hear
- AI often reinforces the user's expectations and can act sycophantically, giving answers that keep users engaged rather than the hard truth.
- CeCe and Bianca observe people will use AI as a second opinion, which risks trust with their professional representatives.
Comp To High‑Selling Books Even If You Hate Them
- Use sales comps even if you dislike the book, provided it's traditionally published and matches your book's sales profile.
- CeCe suggests specifying the element you're comping to (e.g., protagonist secret) rather than claiming a style match.
