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Writing is tough, and the publishing industry is tougher. Authors Lyssa Mia Smith and Anna Mercier have come together to present their most effective defense against the woes of the industry: craft.
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86: The Three Pillars of Thirst with Janice Davis (opens the original)
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This week, we invite Janice Davis, the Thirst Consultant, onto the podcast to talk about all things romance and thirst. How exactly do you get your reader to crave that first kiss? How do you get them to dangle on every single touch? Don't worry, Janice has got you covered! Join the Turning to Story Substack
85: How to Write a Novel in 5 Weeks (opens the original)
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We're back and we're talking about fast drafting once again! In a follow up to Fast Drafting for Slow Writers, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith explore the more refined method Anna used to crank out her strongest, quickest first draft. Plan, know your characters, and learn something new! Join the Turning to Story Substack
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