EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 1H 4M
Can a New Writer Survive?
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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 develop it, as well as the qualities of a great retelling. Victoria is trying to avoid a meltdown, and Soman has some belated advice for Ilia Malinin. Theme of the Week (09:14)Goals of the Week (16:48)Industry Nonsense (33:07) Reader Mailbag(53:18)Plot Twists in Real Life (57:20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 develop it, as well as the qualities of a great retelling. Victoria is trying to avoid a meltdown, and Soman has some belated advice for Ilia Malinin. Theme of the Week (09:14)Goals of the Week (16:48)Industry Nonsense (33:07) Reader Mailbag(53:18)Plot Twists in Real Life (57:20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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