Building a Writing Career One Step at a Time

Presented by: Clay Stafford | Lisa Black

Categories: Career | Crime | Inspiration

Introduced by Clay Stafford, bestselling author Lisa Black reflects on her path through crime writing. She shares lessons on persistence, growth, and building a career one step at a time.

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