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Shades of Magic Readalong with V. E. Schwab

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Shades of Magic Readalong with V. E. Schwab

A weekly Fiction podcast featuring Victoria "V. E." Schwab
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Shades of Magic Readalong with V. E. Schwab

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Shades of Magic Readalong with V. E. Schwab

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Shades of Magic Readalong with V. E. Schwab

V.E. Schwab (Author)

Shades of Magic Readalong with V. E. Schwab

A weekly Fiction podcast featuring Victoria "V. E." Schwab
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Ready for a peek at my new book? In this bonus episode I read aloud the chapter before the first chapter (let's call it the 0 chapter) of The Fragile Threads of Power. Best listened to right after the entire readalong because it picks up right
Its the episode of the Shades of Magic Readalong! This time we will finish A Conjuring of light. Thomas suggests that you grab a pillow or a friend to snuggle during this episode because there are SO MANY FEELINGS!
This week we cover A Conjuring of Light parts 8-10. So much Holland backstory, Lila gets in a bit too deep, and something is revealed about The Fragile Threads of Power!NOTE- This episode might sound a bit different from the others and that i
Join me as I chat my way through parts 4-7 of A Conjuring of Light. Holland is having a horrible time (per usual), Kell is on a high horse, Lila is eternally exacerbated, and there is a small creepy child!
It's time for A Conjuring of Light! And let me tell you, its gets worse before it gets easier for this crew. Buckle up! This episode covers parts 1-3.
Let's finish A Gathering of Shadows, shall we?
Welcome to episode 5! It’s time for parts 4-7 of A Gathering of Shadows. Arrivals, disguises, ships in the night, and of course, Holland.
It's time to begin A Gathering of Shadows! More Thomas, a little bit of Chauncey, and we meet Alucard! Lila starts learning magic, and Kell is ornery (typical...) This episode covers parts 1-3.
This week we cover parts 10-14 of A Darker Shade of Magic! I can't believe its the end of the first book. My cats also make an appearance this week. Warning- I started swearing more in this episode, so discretion is advised.
Ready for more? In today's episode we cover parts 5-9 of A Darker Shade of Magic! Get a cup of tea, find a cozy chair, and let me tell you a story. :)
Welcome to A Darker Shade of Magic! In this episode I cover parts 1-4 of the first book in the Shades of Magic trilogy.
An introduction to how this readalong works.
LAST* EPISODE OF SEASON ONE!!!!!!!From learning disability to award winning author, living and working in Hong Kong, io9 and other work, novel vs. short story, revisiting old ideas, second guessing, explorative writing, dialogue, scriptwriting,
Hydrate!, growing up around books, editing, negative feedback, short stories, getting an agent, using spreadsheets to track novel writing, idea cook time, {technical difficulties in the episode mean a mini-q&a with V!}, setting as character, ju
Rethinking social media, using mythology for personal catharsis, visiting a psychic, becoming a published author, finishing a trilogy, talking the story out, 9 box setup, outlining, growing as a writer, rewriting, breaking down goals, empowerin
Book lengths, second book syndrome, starting with fanfiction, getting feedback, the pressure and psychology of being published young, working on multiple projects, structural edits, starting with a synopsis and a chapter plan, character arc, us
Getting into comics through Sailor Moon, building art and story skills, choosing which details to track and develop, illustration vs. comics, day to day process of creating a graphic novel, pushing through doubt to finish,  challenges of comics
Life in lockdown, from fan fiction to publication, inspired by Scrivener, writing out of order, on connecting with her Chinese heritage, second book syndrome, the story begins with an argument, complicated history leads to naturally complicated
Victoria chats about current reads and favorite books before being joined by her guest.How Michael's dreams of acting first left writing on the back burner and then led to other creative ventures, the role of desperation and fear, hands in all
First grade dreams, fear of starting, the first novel, letting ideas simmer, drafting and revision, shiny idea syndrome, discipline, process, writing linearly, best night time note taking practices, self-care, the importance of diverse stories
Advocating for romance, romance covers and meeting reader expectations, writing quick and writing good, the business of the work, being a reader first, getting started on a dare, putting passion on the page, luck and timing, trad vs indie, from
Working from home with family, accountability, from dreams of being a doctor to librarian to author, ambition, the journey to published, Cake Literary, choosing projects, Tiny Pretty Things (the Netflix show!), visualizing the narrative, refill
Lock down hair, connecting with international fans, figuring things out on the page, arts funding makes a difference, getting to Spiderwick, Holly's first book, otter vs dolphin writers, follow your own excitement, supernatural worlds, fantasy
20 Books by Black Authors You Should Read***A GOOD KIND OF TROUBLE by Lisa Moore Ramée TRISTAN STRONG by Kwame Mbalia AMERICAN STREET by Ibi ZoboiTHE BELLES by Dhonielle Clayton A PHOENIX FIRST MUST BURN anthology edited by  Patrice Caldwell TH
How anime impacts Tochi's creativity, the hope behind protest movements, from aspiring comic book artist to author, starting with fanfic, influence of video games, remembering the analog days, hidden influences, beautiful prose, writer crushes,
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