Imagine this: You’re working on a new novel, and you’re in love with the concept. The writing is fun. The characters are intriguing. Even better, this feels new and fresh and original… Until you stumble upon a deal announcement that sound eerily familiar. Someone else has written a book with almost the exact same pitch as the one you’re writing!

Even worse, they finished their version first. They already got a book deal for it! What are you going to do??

If this happens to you, deep breath. This episode will help calm the panic screaming in your head.

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