The Writer Shed

DECIDING NOT TO WRITE THAT BOOK with writing coach Akshay Gajria

The Writer Shed

Show Notes

When do you say, "That's not for me?" Writing coach and Medium writer Akshay Gajria thinks more would-be writers should know what they're really getting into when they take on the work of writing a manuscript. The writing process takes time, perseverance, and commitment beyond what most are willing to accept. And then, too, there's all that collateral damage. Akshay joins Writer Shed Podcast host David W. Berner on this edition.

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