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My Writing Sucks
If you're listening to this podcast, you probably think your writing sucks. And here's there honest truth--you're right and you're wrong. Join me as I put my English degree to use and analyze the first fantasy novel I wrote when I was fourteen, using that text to pull out relevant advice to help you improve your writing. Basically, I read my old cringey writing to make you feel better about yours! Want to connect with me? Check out my Instagram @makennajmyerswrites
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This podcast is a godsend
I haven’t felt this encouraged and motivated to write since the war. Makenna’s funny, honest, and intelligent commentary on her old work is so well thought out and applicable. She draws a ton of really helpful lessons out of the kind of cringey first drafts that I know we all have hidden around...Read full review »
Cygnatia via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/09/21
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