Today, Emily & Rachel talk about tackling serious themes with guest Michael Dante DiMartino.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• How to navigate serious topics for younger audiences
• Embracing seriousness but with the right tone
• The craft of writing cross-medium
• Finding your story's message during revisions

Check out Michael's website: https://www.michaeldantedimartino.com/

Read BOTH HERE & GONE: https://www.michaeldantedimartino.com/here-and-now

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