Calamus Words

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Substack for Calamus Writing and Editing and other musings of Kevin Schwandt, professor, writer, editor, coach. Visit calamuswriting.com for more.

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About Kevin Schwandt

Teacher. Writer. Editor. Consultant. Coach.

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