Episode 113 - You have the most important job in the world and here's why

The Creative Writer's Toolbelt

Feb 24 2018 | 00:17:13

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Show Notes

Writer's have the most important job in the world. Does that sound like hubris? Well I would suggest that it isn't. Stories are of profound importance, and as storytellers, we are the custodians of these precious artefacts, as such it behoves us to be as authentic as possible, to practice our craft, and to be as brave and persistent as we can be.

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