The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
by The Shit About Writing TeamThe Shit No One Tells You About Writing
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A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!
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About The Shit About Writing Team
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing is produced by author Bianca Marais, and literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra. If you're a writer, we're your people!
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