Is Your Idea Worth A Book - And A Book Deal?

Update: 2025-10-02

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Soman and Victoria debate the difference between a good idea and a great one that’s worth writing. They also sort through the different kinds of characters and ways to avoid clunky exposition. Soman is getting very wet recreating an iconic Taylor Swift photo, while Victoria wants her payout from the AI companies!

Theme of the Week (03:13 )

Goals for the Week (12:55 )

Industry Nonsense (24:31 )

Reader Mailbag(44:43 )

Plot Twists in Real Life (51:33 )

Pup Twist (56:51 )

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