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How Do You Become A Bestseller?

May 28, 2026 · 1 h 11 min

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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)



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