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    Life’s Letters

    A Story of Publishing Perseverance
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    Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
    Nov 27, 2021
    Episode 4: Reading for Craft

    Episode 4: Reading for Craft

    A new podcast for writers
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    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…
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    Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
    Apr 8, 2019
    Episode 2: Defining Your Audience

    Episode 2: Defining Your Audience

    A new podcast for writers
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Sandra O'Donnell, Ph.D.
    Jul 6, 2018
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