Soman and Victoria forecast the disturbing future of professionally produced content. Also they discuss rewriting first drafts and what really sells books. Victoria is working on her secret project, and Soman wants to repeat his Smackdown Spectacular at every tour stop for YOUNG WORLD. Theme of the Week (06:48)Goals of the Week (14:50)Industry Nonsense (28:05) Reader Mailbag(43:13)Plot Twists in Real Life (52:55)Pup Twist (57:15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Are Women Less Forgiving Of Women?
Soman and Victoria debate why women are so much harder on each other in publishing and entertainment. They also break down editing strategies and bemoan overdone character traits in books. Soman wants to launch a matchmaking service and Victoria wants to know the secret to perfect hair.Theme of the Week (04:00)Goals of the Week (09:34)Industry Nonsense (18:56) Reader Mailbag(36:19)Plot Twists in Real Life (46:35)Pup Twist (51:26) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Are Authors And Reviewers Fighting?
Soman and Victoria discuss the taboo relationship between authors and critics — and cautionary tales where either side crossed the line. They also debate the explosion of special editions and how they determine what project to take on next. Victoria wants to put TEMPEST to sail, and Soman wants Dua Lipa’s back up dancers.Theme of the Week (06:39)Goals of the Week (17:33)Industry Nonsense (25:21) Reader Mailbag(44:55)Plot Twists in Real Life (52:11)Pup Twist (57:51) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When Did Authors Become Brands Instead of Artists?
Soman and Victoria consider whether authors themselves have become part of the book package in the new content economy. Also they discuss how to find the best agent for your book and if it’s possible to switch genres after having success. Soman wants to go back to the farm, and Victoria is ready for a writers’ retreat.Theme of the Week (05:47)Goals of the Week (10:44)Industry Nonsense (26:55) Reader Mailbag(44:44)Plot Twists in Real Life (53:32)Pup Twist (55:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Did We Ruin Fandom?
Soman and Victoria debate whether fandom is good for society or the sign of deeper decline. They also reveal what they talk about with readers at the signing table and how to manage multiple character POVs. Victoria’s closet got invaded, and Soman’s AI problems have him wanting to go back to the 90s again.Theme of the Week (06:12)Goals of the Week (12:54)Industry Nonsense (25:16) Reader Mailbag(48:05)Plot Twists in Real Life (56:36)Pup Twist (59:43)SPONSORS Goals of the Week is sponsored by Wordsmith Workshops. This week’s Industry Nonsense is sponsored by First Draft Pro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosted by worldwide bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard (RED QUEEN series, REALM BREAKER series) & Soman Chainani (THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL series), PLOT TWIST takes you behind the scenes of the biggest swings in our careers. Victoria’s TEMPEST, her very first novel for adults, an epic pirate fantasy… and Soman’s YOUNG WORLD, a red-hot young adult political thriller. Each week, we pull back the curtain of our creative process and give you our hot takes on thorny issues in publishing and entertainment, answer your mailbag questions, plus pitch plot twists we want to see in real life. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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