Alex, Amy and Sean tackle a topic close to the heart of many writers and students: getting work in on time. When stopping is sometimes just as hard as starting, the question of how to know if a story is ready for the world is one the Word Docs have all wrestled with many times in their careers. From procrastination baking to life in the Zone, our experts take you on a deep, discursive dive into the life of a working writer.
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Episode 68: ‘Spam’ (Collaboration)
37:22

Episode 67: ‘Protect Your Groin’ (Action & Pacing)
33:46

Episode 66: ‘There Definitely Is Such A Thing As A Stupid Question’ (What People Ask Writers)
38:11