What Authors Wish They Knew Before They Started Writing

Kent Lester leads a conversation with a panel of authors discussing what they wished they knew before they started writing. Main topics include the process that it took to become writers, assumptions made when starting, and hurdles to get over.

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What Authors Wish They Knew Before They Started Writing

Writing a Protagonist That Can Get With It

Swag That Sticks: Turning Merchandise into Meaningful Connection

A Voice in the Dark: Writing in Unique Perspectives

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