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Life’s Letters
Life’s Letters
A Story of Publishing Perseverance
Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Nov 27, 2021
Episode 4: Reading for Craft
Episode 4: Reading for Craft
A new podcast for writers
Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Apr 12, 2019
Episode 3: Genre and Conventions
Episode 3: Genre and Conventions
Every murder mystery has a dead body. Every thriller a villain. Every love story a meet cute. And every genre has elements that readers…
Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Apr 8, 2019
Episode 2: Defining Your Audience
Episode 2: Defining Your Audience
A new podcast for writers
Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Mar 20, 2019
Episode 1: Where Do Story Ideas Come From?
Episode 1: Where Do Story Ideas Come From?
A new podcast for writers
Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Mar 7, 2019
Point of View is About the Reader
Point of View is About the Reader
Or what does the reader need to know and when do they need to know it to keep them reading
Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Jul 17, 2018
Establishing Characters in Your Story
Establishing Characters in Your Story
Tying the who to the why to keep readers reading
Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Jul 6, 2018
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