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Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler
Writing Excuses
Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7 stars from 1,720 ratings
Brilliant
Very informative podcast
Pour or via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 10/06/24
Disappointment
While the podcast used to be a source of great inspiration and practical writing advice, the podcast has declined in quality over the past season. One major issue is the sheer amount of time spent on ads and self-promotion. It feels like a third of the episode is dedicated to ads, pitching their...Read full review »
FatFIRESoon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/16/24
Downhill
Used to be great. Season 1 - 10 were phenomenal! It was about listening to FRIENDS informally chat. Writing advice…yes. But bite-size. It was the chemistry of the original gang, insights (sure) plus wit mixed with quirk and jokes. Now it’s about professionals having scholarly discussion and...Read full review »
Dayton Ville via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/24
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