Episode 15: American Dirt Part Deux

Update: 2024-10-21

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The one where we lament the mental torture of revisions, rage over the reemergence of Jeanine Cummins, and discuss how to set boundaries with family and friends who don't always consider writing to be a "real job."

Resources Mentioned:

Stephen King's On Writing

2023 Writers’ League of Texas Book Awards

Jeanine Cummins' New Book

PubTips Reddit

Diana's advice thread for querying writers

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