So ... how about we just answer 1 question? It's a big one. I think you're going to like it.

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I had a conversation last week about writing being hard. Here's why that's okay. And here's my challenge to you - keep doing it.

In today's podcast, I want to talk about writing rituals. Do you have one? Is it helping?

Your reader continues to be smart. And you don't need to try so hard to impress them.

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In today's episode, I've got a few words that don't need to be in your manuscript.

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In this week's audio-only Writers Chat, there are questions about marketing engagement, audience shock, name changes, SFF publishing, and Substack Terms of Service.

This one got more business-y than expected.

How do you think about failure?

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In today's episode, I want to talk about success.

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Okay, can we stop trying so hard to be realistic please?