Why Do Publishers Keep Giving Deals To Fanfiction?
Soman and Victoria make the link between Timmy Chalamet’s comments about ballet and opera — and fanfiction IP. Also they discuss the pros and cons of writing groups and how to become a lead title in t...
19 Mar 1h 6min
What Happens Behind The Scenes Of A Book Tour?
Soman and Victoria take you behind the scenes of book tours and give you all the insider secrets. Also they discuss the importance of trade reviews and how much social media should give away when it c...
12 Mar 1h 6min
What Makes A ‘Bad’ Book Cover?
Soman and Victoria pinpoint what gives you the ‘ick’ when looking at book covers. Also they reveal a general strategy for managing film/tv adaptations and the best way to buy a book to ensure the auth...
5 Mar 1h 8min
Are Authors Too Sensitive?
Victoria and Soman stake out different positions on the question of whether authors are too sensitive to survive in today’s industry. They also explain how libraries factor into book sales and dive in...
26 Feb 59min
Can a New Writer Survive?
Soman and Victoria lay out a clear path for how new – and established – authors need to approach their work to survive a future of AI and slop. They also discuss the importance of voice and how to dev...
19 Feb 1h 4min
Has Publishing Lost Its Moral Compass?
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 d...
12 Feb 1h 4min
Should Authors Be Political?
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...
5 Feb 1h 3min
How Do Authors Make Money?
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...
29 Jan 58min
