What “Overnight Success” Really Takes

Publishing & Author Career • Writing Craft
2013
Featuring John Lescroart

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New York Best Seller John Lescroart addresses the stereotypes about writers and emphasizes that the key to success is getting picked up by an editor or agent. He specifically outlines what you need to become a successful writer.

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