“Write what you know.” That’s the advice everyone gives new authors when they’re struggling to figure out what to write. My mentors gave me that same guidance. “OK then,” I thought. “I’ll write about things that have happened to me.” But here’s the problem: my life is boring—with a big ol’ capital B.  I don’t […]

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January 21, 2025

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