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Jul 2024
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What’s my writing “voice”? (And how do I...

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Today’s episode is a truly awe-inspiring interview with Tracee Beebe—a writer who overcame a debilitating illness, found her writing “voice” and is now a successful screenwriter. (All while starting this journey later than many aspiring writers.) You won’t want to miss this one! 

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