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Beyond Good Writing: Two Literary Agents Discuss What Matters Most
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Upcoming Events and Classes with Jane
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The Myth of the Natural Writer
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5 Ways to Market Your Audiobook Without Ads
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When You’re Just Not Ready for Rejection
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8 Mundane Elements You Should Cut From Your Story
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Simplify Your Submissions to Literary Journals
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Writing for Audio: Understanding Attunement
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Beta Readers: Who, When, Why, and So What?
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Schmoozing for Introverts: How to Network Like a Pro
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Changes to Amazon Advertising: What Authors Need to Know
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When Words Are What You Love Most of All
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When Your Query Reveals a Story-Level Problem
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A Primer on Estate Planning as a Writer
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3 Types of Contracts Every Writer Should Understand
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Understanding Audiobook Production: An Interview with Rich Miller
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The Myth of Plan First and Write Later
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How to Grow an Email Newsletter Starting from Zero
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Voice Is How You Dance on the Page
