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The Book I Had to Write

The Book I Had to Write

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THE BOOK I HAD TO WRITE features interview with critically-acclaimed writers about the stories they just HAD to get out in the world. Listen to stories about the stuff that gets in the way of showing up; or about craft challenges; or just how to navigate the changing landscape of publishing. “A killer interview podcast” — Sarah Fay from Writers at Work.

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