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by Kate Broadin 📚 Literature
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Writing and publishing advice—and an honest look at the writing life—from Kate Broad, author of Greenwich and the forthcoming Vanishing Points.
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About Kate Broad
Author of GREENWICH—a People's Best New Book, Vanity Fair Summer Read, & Amazon Editors' Pick—& forthcoming VANISHING POINTS. Candid, practical advice & behind-the-scenes stories on writing, publishing & the author life. (Photo: Brittanny Taylor)
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