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Sunday Nice Things: How to Write a Good Book with Andi Bartz
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What do writing a thriller, running a marathon, and raising small humans have in common? At some point, you’re convinced you’re doing it all wrong.
This week on Sunday Nice Things I down with bestselling author Andrea Bartz (The Last Ferry Out) to talk about the messy middle of any creative process—when everything feels like garbage and your brain is screaming “just quit.”
If you've ever felt stuck in the middle of something hard—writing a book, parenting, being a human in the world—this episode is for you.
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