The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
The Shit About Writing Team, Carly Watters, Cecilia LyraA 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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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!
Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary; and The Shit No One Tells You About Writing podcast co-host
Literary Agent; Co-host of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing podcast
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