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Beginning with Character
Episode 26 • 16th November 2023 • Writing Fiction • Book Worms Zine
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In this episode, Regina and James discuss beginning your story with Character inspired by a quote by John Irving.

About This Podcast:

From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library, Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James Ippoliti offer tips on writing for the horror genre to help authors get published in the Book Worms Horror Zine.

A great zine needs great fiction and since we are seeking great horror fiction for Book Worms, we created this podcast to give authors advice for writing and submitting.

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