Listen if: You believe in the saying “everyone has a book inside of them”.

In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Veronica Roth, the American novelist best known for the Divergent trilogy.

Ever wondered what goes on inside the wild mind of a fiction author? Veronica shares how a college psychology class inspired the Divergent Series, and how she sources inspiration everywhere, from science to music. Tune in to hear Veronica’s take on why the best creative work happens when we don’t try so hard, why fear is the enemy of great work and how she deals with bad reviews.

Veronica shares what a day in the life as a full time author looks like, offering tips and tricks on how to structure your day when working from home. Veronica openly shares how she manages anxiety and sets boundaries on social media to protect her mental health, plus she dishes all her knowledge on what it really takes to write a book, as well as what it’s like having a novel adapted for the big screen!

You can find Veronica on Instagram at @vrothbooks.

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CREDITS

Music by: Kausy

Edited by: Andy Maher 

Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner

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