No Rules, Just Write - WN 142

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Are there any absolutely universal writing rules? In this week's episode, we're taking a look at not only writing advice but the context surrounding it.

For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/

To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner

Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!

— Sarah

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No Rules, Just Write - WN 142

Write Now with Sarah Werner

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MP3•Pagina principale dell'episodio

Are there any absolutely universal writing rules? In this week's episode, we're taking a look at not only writing advice but the context surrounding it.

For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/

To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner

Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!

— Sarah

255 episodi

#Amwriting #Creativewritingpodcast #Podcastforwriters #Podcastsforwriters #Writers #Writing #Sarah Rhea Werner #Arts #Books #Storytelling #Books and Writing #Podcasting Education

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