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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... more

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A new New York Times article about AI-powered authors has set off a firestorm – Victoria and Soman are here to cover the fall out. They also discuss how audiobooks are made and try to pin down their desired daily word count. Soman has some hazardous ... more

Soman and Victoria tackle the tricky question of how artists respond to our current political moment. They also reveal how to deal with taxes as authors and how far ahead they knew the ending of their book series. Victoria needs to find out if her ca... more

Soman and Victoria discuss the nuances of supporting yourself as an artist — and how to structure your advances and royalties to work for you. They also reveal what makes an idea “flawed at conception” and whether they get control over their book cov... more

Soman and Victoria debate what it takes to date an artist – and whether or not artists can successfully date other artists. They also reveal their approaches to quelling online embarrassment, as well as commissioning illustrators for their books. Vic... more

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Hosts

Victoria Aveyard
Bestselling author known for the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series. Host of Plot Twist, sharing experiences from her career in literature and publishing.
Soman Chainani
Bestselling author of The School For Good & Evil series. Host of Plot Twist, offering insights and narratives from his writing journey and the publishing world.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Essential Listening

    For anyone creative, authors especially, this show should be considered a must listen. The information shared about the creative process, publishing journey, navigation of financial and social pitflass is raw and honest. The show, by design, digs deeply into the nitty gritty while allowing the hosts to lay their emotions bare. If you're looking for motivation, insight and a guiding light - look no further.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dougdorda
    United States13 days ago
  • Love 🩷

    As an aspiring author, listening to what my literal DREAM life is like makes it feel so real and attainable. Thank you both so much for sharing behind the scenes. I love your hot takes and discussions and you’re both hilarious! Love you both!🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GraceCatherine💕
    United States25 days ago
  • Best new writing podcast

    Victoria and Soman have great chemistry, the format of the podcast is really fun and insightful; I actually feel like I’m getting real advice that’s honest and refreshing. Love these two!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luna Ribs
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you Soman & Victoria

    I love this podcast - funny, insightful, and inspiring! Can’t wait to listen to a million more episodes and read a million more of your books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vicrosel
    Australia5 months ago
  • Victoria Aveyard supports assassination

    Victoria seems to justify Charlie Kirk’s assassination because of his taken out of context quotes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ansleighv0826
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging chemistry between the hosts and the candid discussions on writing and the publishing industry.
The show is praised for its insightful and humorous commentary on serious topics, making it both enjoyable and educational.
Fans of the hosts find the conversations relatable and often look forward to each episode, expressing excitement for their literary work as well.

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#216
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How Do Authors Make Money?
Q: What do you mean by having books that are 'in the hole'?
It refers to the situation when a book has not sold enough copies to cover the advance that the publisher paid; hence it is considered to not have earned out yet.
How Do Authors Make Money?
Q: How do authors structure their careers to ensure they make money from writing?
Authors often need a day job to reduce financial pressure, and once they establish royalties from their successful books, they can explore different publishing phases and manage risks better.
How Do You Make a Book a Hit?
Q: Can you walk through the different types of revisions, edits and what they are for?
Authors typically go through multiple rounds of developmental edits, followed by copy edits that focus on grammar and spelling, and finally proofs or past pages that are typeset to look like a book.
How Do You Make a Book a Hit?
Q: How do you foresee publishers and or authors pulling their books from Amazon?
While pulling books from Amazon isn't tenable for most authors due to the platform's monopoly, many wish for legal frameworks to protect their works from being exploited, especially with AI technologies emerging.
Victoria Can Finally Talk About TEMPEST – The Episode!
Q: How hard was the research and building of the world for Tempest?
It was more intensive than previous works, involving travel and digging into specific historical contexts.

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This podcast offers a unique glimpse into the world of literary creation and the publishing industry, guided by the insights of two bestselling authors. The hosts, Victoria Aveyard and Soman Chainani, share candid discussions on various aspects of writing, authorship, and the challenges faced within the literary community. Notable topics include the intricacies of editorial relationships, the impact of social media on authors' personal brands, and the complexities of ownership in the age of generative AI. With an engaging format that combines personal anecdotes, industry insights, and interactive mailbag answers, the show is tailored for aspiring writers, avid readers, and anyone interested in the art and business of storytelling.

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