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V. E. Schwab here! I’m the author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, the Shades of Magic series, Vicious, and more. Join me here as I chat with fellow successful authors about their origin stories, creative processes, work-life balance, and how they bring the stories you love to life. We’ll dive into the many paths from that first spark of an idea to the final page of a book, because there’s no... more

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Some writers have always been storytellers. C. L. Clark is one of them. From short stories and novellas to high fantasy novels, they’ve spent a lifetime finding new ways to tell them.

In this episode, we discover an uncanny overlap in some of our fa... more

For the first episode of Season Five, I’m joined by Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of Pretty Girls and her latest, The Secrets We Hide, for a conversation about writing stories that are dark, strange, and unapologetically intense. We talk about ... more

Some books are a surprise, even to the people who wrote them.

For the final episode of the season, Jenna takes the reins and turns the mic on Cat Clarke and me (V.E. Schwab), the two halves of Evelyn Clarke, to talk about our debut novel and the ver... more

Some books reclaim the stories we thought we already knew.

This week, I’m joined by Ayana Gray, author of Beasts of Prey and her latest, I, Medusa, for a conversation that begins with origin stories and winds its way through the very particular inte... more

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Recent Guests

Victoria Schwab
New York Times bestselling author
Self/author
Episode: S4 E8 - Trapping “Evelyn Clarke” (Cat Clarke + V.E. Schwab)
Cat Clarke
Acclaimed novelist turned screenwriter
Self/author
Episode: S4 E8 - Trapping “Evelyn Clarke” (Cat Clarke + V.E. Schwab)
Ayana Gray
Author of Beasts of Prey and Ima Dusa
Episode: S4 E7 - Trapping Ayana Gray: Cheese, a loaf of bread, and a ticket to a wildlife trust in Kenya.
Joe Abercrombie
Author of The Blade Itself; prominent fantasy writer
Author (First Law, The Devils, etc.)
Episode: S4 E6- Trapping Joe Abercrombie: Crusader Kings III and a well-worn copy of Lonesome Dove.
Ashley Winstead
Author of The Future Saints and other thrillers
Author
Episode: S4 E5 Trapping Ashley Winstead: A bottle of grand cru wine, a baby animal, and the key to a secret door
Tendai L. Huchu
Zimbabwean author; author of the Edinburgh Nights series
Author (Edinburgh Nights)
Episode: S4 E4 Trapping T.L. Huchu: Overpriced running shoes, swimming socks, and a ticket to a place he’s never been
Mona Awad
Author known for her distinctive blend of horror and fiction in books like "Bunny" and "We Love You, Bunny."
Author
Episode: S4E3- Trapping Mona Awad: Something scented with Tom Ford’s Rose Prick
Kennedy Ryan
Author known for her works exploring love and identity within the context of black life.
Episode: S4 E2- Trapping Kennedy Ryan: The simple promise of 8 hours of sleep
Matt Dinniman
Author known for the series Dungeon Crawler Carl
Episode: S4 E1- Trapping Matt Dinniman: A Hippopotamus, Bass Strings, and Pizza-Blasted Goldfish

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Victoria Schwab
Primary host for author-focused interviews, known for guiding craft-focused discussions and sharing industry insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 322 ratings
  • Wow

    Interesting and inspiring for avid readers and writers alike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJRied
    Canadaa year ago
  • Wow

    Interesting and inspiring for avid readers and writers alike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJRied
    Canadaa year ago
  • Excellent Interviews

    VE, You get the award for the best introductions ever! I love the entire podcast, but those especially make me smile. As a writer myself, I am a firm believer that there is no one right way to write, and I love hearing other authors talk about their process and their lives overall. Thanks for doing this. I hope more people find it. This has become my favorite writing podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BooneLady
    United States2 years ago
  • This podcast is now my bible

    V.E. Was already a favorite of mine in her skills in the career of writing but this podcast has been an all time love for me as a fellow author. It has been so incredibly inspiring to hear the process of other writers, the very different journeys and to see into the great minds of today’s literature.

    I love the flow and easy connections V.E. has with each of her guests, the direct but also easygoing layout of each episode and the overall message portrayed in each one has been incredible to foll... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tarynchristeen
    United States2 years ago
  • The writing podcast we need!

    During Covid times I really enjoyed the interviews with other writers that V.E. Schwab hosted on IG. And over the years I’ve listened to all of those interviews again and again. Listening to writers in conversation inspires and enlightens me. I’m so excited that she’s back doing it again! I look forward to a new episode every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordan_Rose
    Canada2 years ago

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The format is a reliable source of inspiration for writers seeking practical takeaways.
Guests are described as thoughtful and knowledgeable about the writing process.
Show is seen as a steady, high-quality resource for writers and publishing professionals.
The host delivers engaging introductions and a friendly, warm interview style.
Listeners praise insightful craft conversations and candid industry anecdotes.

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S4 E6- Trapping Joe Abercrombie: Crusader Kings III and a well-worn copy of Lonesome Dove.
Q: Which character do you favorite writing and which is the biggest headache?
The guest discusses that favorite characters often include those with unusual, strong voices (like Viggo/Vega Wolf), while more weighty, plot-driven characters (like Brother Diaz) are challenging but essential for engine-like functionality of the story.
S4 E6- Trapping Joe Abercrombie: Crusader Kings III and a well-worn copy of Lonesome Dove.
Q: What does your planning process look like for The Devils and the ensemble cast?
They explain a mixed approach: maintain a rough, loose plan at a high level, detail parts as needed, and allow characters to influence direction during drafting and through editor feedback; planning is iterative and flexible rather than rigid.
S4 E6- Trapping Joe Abercrombie: Crusader Kings III and a well-worn copy of Lonesome Dove.
Q: Do you ever get in your own way? And when that happens, how do you get out of it?
The guests describe how they push through by continuing to write, using structured time and sometimes switching to pen-and-paper to regain momentum; the key is to keep putting words down and to trust that a bad draft can be improved with revision.
S4 E4 Trapping T.L. Huchu: Overpriced running shoes, swimming socks, and a ticket to a place he’s never been
Q: What advice do you have for writers exploring short fiction as a learning ground?
He emphasizes short fiction as a microcosm for mastering character, voice, and pacing, offering a contained space to experiment and receive editor feedback more readily than with longer novels, and he encourages writers to use it as a development lab to build craft before tackling a full-length work.
S4 E4 Trapping T.L. Huchu: Overpriced running shoes, swimming socks, and a ticket to a place he’s never been
Q: How does the writing process vary between first-person vs. third-person narratives for you?
Tendai notes that first-person narratives carry a possession-like voice and require less planning to let that voice speak, while third-person narratives demand more planning and structural awareness, making it a more 'head' than 'heart' driven process for him.

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2. Cat Clarke
3. Ayana Gray
4. Joe Abercrombie
5. Ashley Winstead
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