Out of Practice
by Kat Stoddardin 📚 Literature
Out of Practice
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A newsletter for the process nerds, late bloomers, and writers who like writing.
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About Kat Stoddard
Queer, parent, novelist. Writing contemporary fiction in Baltimore. Debut WASP'S NEST Spring 2026 (Celadon/Macmillan).
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