The Truth About Celebrity Book Deals: Luke Bateman, BookTok & Backlash

The Truth About Celebrity Book Deals: Luke Bateman, BookTok & Backlash What’s really going on with Luke Bateman’s book deal—and why is BookTok losing its mind over it?

Let’s talk about the outrage, the “pretty privilege” accusations, and the publishing industry’s dirty little secret: celebrity book deals don’t work like yours. Luke didn’t need a manuscript because his name is the product. That’s how this side of publishing works—and it’s time we stop pretending otherwise.

In this video, I break down:

The real reason Luke Bateman got a deal with no manuscript Why it has nothing to do with looks and everything to do with platform Why the outrage is more about projection than justice How publishing actually treats celebrity authors vs aspiring ones 🔥 If you’ve ever wondered why being talented isn’t always enough—this one’s for you.

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