PLOT TWIST

Soman Chainani and Victoria Aveyard
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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 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.

  1. 7h ago

    Can a Book Be Popular…and Still Not Sell?

    Soman and Victoria try to figure out what’s more important for a book – sales or a fandom? They also answer questions about galleys and ARCS being sold online and how to be an author if you struggle with public speaking. Victoria has an announcement she can’t talk about yet, and Soman wants you to listen to the new Olivia Rodrigo album in a very particular way.  Theme of the Week (12:17) Goals of the Week (18:50) Industry Nonsense (30:16)  Reader Mailbag(50:09) Plot Twists in Real Life (56:03) SPONSORS  This week’s episode is brought to you by Reedsy. If you’re serious about writing a book, Reedsy’s ‘How to Write a Novel’ course can get you to a finished draft in just 3 months. With over 20 hours of video lessons, weekly live masterclasses, and Q&As with publishing experts, ‘How to Write a Novel’ is like an accelerated creative writing MFA. You’ll also get entry to all of Reedsy’s writing conferences and workshops for a full year. Join a community of writers finishing their novels this year, and get 20% off with the code PLOTTWIST when you enroll before July 25th. Visit Reedsy to learn more. This week’s Industry Nonsense is sponsored by Bold and Bookish, a space for writers to build community and grow their skills. Are you a writer looking to find your people? Check us out at bold-and-bookish.com or find us on Instagram. Summer programs are enrolling now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  2. Jun 18

    Is Ambition The Key To Success Or A Curse?

    Soman and Victoria discuss whether ambition is an asset or a hindrance in today’s marketplace. They also discuss the ins and outs of their writing routines plus whether subscription boxes are necessary to success. Soman wants Serena Williams to play singles at Wimbledon and Victoria wants the return of old school robber barons. Theme of the Week (09:09) Goals of the Week (17:12) Industry Nonsense (29:44)  Reader Mailbag(51:30) Plot Twists in Real Life (57:07) This week’s episode is brought to you by Reedsy. If you’re serious about writing a book, Reedsy’s ‘How to Write a Novel’ course can get you to a finished draft in just 3 months. With over 20 hours of video lessons, weekly live masterclasses, and Q&As with publishing experts, ‘How to Write a Novel’ is like an accelerated creative writing MFA. You’ll also get entry to all of Reedsy’s writing conferences and workshops for a full year. Join a community of writers finishing their novels this year, and get 20% off with the code PLOTTWIST when you enroll before July 25th. Visit Reedsy to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  3. Jun 11

    Do Writers Compete With Each Other?

    Soman and Victoria discuss whether competing with other authors is healthy and if it detracts or fuels their own work. They also answer questions about how to deal with other books a little too similar to their own and how to multi-task creative projects. Soman has to officiate a wedding in NYC and Victoria is plotting a return to the Mediterranean. Theme of the Week (11:28) Goals of the Week (20:33) Industry Nonsense (31:43)  Reader Mailbag(54:58) Plot Twists In Real Life (57:45) This week’s episode is brought to you by Reedsy. If you’re serious about writing a book, Reedsy’s ‘How to Write a Novel’ course can get you to a finished draft in just 3 months. With over 20 hours of video lessons, weekly live masterclasses, and Q&As with publishing experts, ‘How to Write a Novel’ is like an accelerated creative writing MFA. You’ll also get entry to all of Reedsy’s writing conferences and workshops for a full year. Join a community of writers finishing their novels this year, and get 20% off with the code PLOTTWIST when you enroll before July 25th. Visit Reedsy to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  4. Jun 4

    What Happened To YA? (with Veronica Roth)

    This week Soman is joined by Veronica Roth to trace the rise and fall of the Young Adult genre, from Twilight to today’s more muddled market. They also talk about how to stay in love with your work when the going gets tough and how to manage the pressure of deadlines. Veronica is trying to get back into the social media saddle and Soman wants to be a Stepford Man. Theme of the Week (04:31) Goals of the Week (10:26) Industry Nonsense (19:58)  Reader Mailbag(42:41) Plot Twists in Real Life (47:49) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  5. May 28

    How Do You Become A Bestseller?

    Soman is back this week and he and Victoria decode the mysteries and magic by which a book becomes a best-seller. They also debate how readers “self-inserting” has become an epidemic and the ideal word count for a fantasy novel. Soman is trying to stay healthy for the final week of his tour, and Victoria wants to save kids from the long term consequences of AI. Theme of the Week (08:49) Goals of the Week (16:05) Industry Nonsense (16:51)  Reader Mailbag(52:46) Plot Twists in Real Life (01:02:29) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  6. May 21

    How Do You Survive Social Media? (with Veronica Roth)

    Victoria and guest Veronica Roth discuss how they’ve survived the evolution of social media from the fun of unfiltered chatting on Twitter to the algorithmic nightmare we now found ourselves in. Also they talk about the myriad and complicated ways a book becomes a New York Times Bestseller and if romantasy and fairytales are the only things people want. Victoria is scribbling on some new ideas, and Veronica wants internet forums back! Theme of the Week (06:09 ) Goals of the Week (10:43) Industry Nonsense (21:33)  Reader Mailbag(56:01) Plot Twists in Real Life (01:05:54) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m

  7. May 14

    Are We In A Time Loop? (with Veronica Roth)

    Victoria and special guest Veronica Roth discuss how audiences are craving familiar stories at difficult times and what it means for them as authors who have left some of their work behind. Also they discuss release schedules and book titles. Victoria is scribbling some new ideas, and Veronica is hoping to drink enough water on tour. Theme of the Week (05:08) Goals of the Week (10:07) Industry Nonsense (19:41)  Reader Mailbag(46:34) Plot Twists in Real Life (01:03:39) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  8. May 7

    Is Release Week the Best Week for an Author… or the Worst?

    It’s YOUNG WORLD release week!! Soman and Victoria discuss the glories and stress of putting out a new book and surviving the first 7 days. Also they talk about writing characters with different identities than themselves and whether or not writing groups are dead. Victoria is disaster planning for potential flight issues on her tour, and Soman hopes YOUNG WORLD will kick off debate-offs IRL. Theme of the Week (08:12) Goals of the Week (15:13) Industry Nonsense (29:45)  Reader Mailbag(54:55) Plot Twists in Real Life (01:00:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
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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 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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  • Creator
    Soman Chainani and Victoria Aveyard
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Soman Chainani
  • Show Website
    PLOT TWIST

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