Heywood Gould on Writing, Risk, and the Business of Storytelling

Categories: Business | Opportunities | Writing

Heywood Gould talks with Clay Stafford about his writing journey, including how he got started, the opportunities he pursued, and the lessons he learned about the business side of being a professional writer.

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