The Journey to Success

Veronica Roth shares her unexpected journey into writing, revealing how her experience differed from typical underdog stories. She recounts the moment she received the news of her book deal, describing it as a mix of excitement and panic, leading to a panic attack instead of a celebratory response. Roth emphasizes the importance of writing regularly since a young age, which helped her build the necessary skills to complete her novel, Divergent, during a focused winter break at university. She highlights the significance of determination in pushing through challenging phases of writing, which was a key factor in her eventual success.