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Writer, teacher and book coach Kristen Bird shares what she's learned about writing and publishing through her personal experience with a Big Five publisher. To find out more about her books, or to work with her as a book coach, visit www.kristenbird.com.

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About Kristen Bird

I'm a book coach, teacher, and author. I've published three novels with a Big-5 publisher, and I'm passionate about exploring what makes books compelling and market-ready.

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