Hey everybody this is a podcast all about characters from movies Television And Anime I speak on characters that interest me and I would like to play in a movie i also do podcast where I discuss and give my point of view on movies
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Inspired to Write | How to Write a Book, Fiction Writing, Creative Process, Plot Arc, Character Development
Alivia Roan
Do you feel called to write a fiction book? Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy? Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft? Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativi ...
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Who Can Relate? This is our focus, we hope to be able to relate to everyone from ground level. There are many varieties of stories from all people. We want to be able to demonstrate that it is possible to teach individuals that there is a significance from story telling. We can help individuals to make better decisions and help in making choices that can create an impact throughout life. By hearing the challenges, we can be inspired, give hope to others, and install sympathy throughout our t ...
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The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Beat Writer’s Block, Creative Writing, World Building
Author DK Drake | Fantasy Author, Adventurous Author Coach, League of Adventurous Authors Leader
Hey, Christian Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability. - Have no idea how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast with short and entertaining episodes for Christian authors in high school, college, and beyond. Through these episodes, you will… - Gain confidence in your author identity. - Mast ...
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22 | Afraid of Sounding Preachy? The Secret to Honoring God Through Your Writing
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The number one struggle I hear from christain writers is they are afraid of sounding preachy. How can we overcome this fear, tell a great story, and honor God through it all? We are covering all of that and more in todays episode!Af Alivia Roan
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21| Struggling to Write Fictional Characters? 3 Simple Tips to Create Dynamic Characters
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Getting to know our fictional characters can be a challenge, but it is crucial to the success of our novels. Character development worksheets don't always work. Most do not ask the right questions in order to help write a strong character arc, and often leave us confused and unsure of who the heck these people even are. That is why in todays episod…
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20 | Frustrated with Limited Creative Growth? Grow your Creative Writing Skills in Under 10 Minutes a Day
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We all have limited time for our creativity, so how do we prioritize creative growth when we have so many other things fighting for our attention? In today's episode we discuss how to grow our creative writing skills in under 10 minutes a day. Once you listen, you can have confidence knowing you can balance the demands of life without sacrificing y…
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19 | Outline A Book With Me! Part 4 - Plot Points With Purpose
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18 | The Secret to Making Progress on Your Draft Through Burn Out
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17 | Outline a Book With Me! Part 3 Settings That Matter
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97 | Fantasy Fiction: Chapter 43 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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Javan comes soooo close to collecting his first dragon today...but then he makes a cocky mistake that lands him (literally) in a sticky situation. Listen in and enjoy your visit to Zandador! Your friend, DK Escape into the Land of Zandador: Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Am…
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16 | Outline a Book With Me! Part 2 - Developing Supporting Characters That Matter
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Welcome to the second part in our Outlining Series! I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am. If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to part one. Today is all about creating engaging supporting characters that matter in the big picture of our story. I can't wait to dive in and see what we come up with together.…
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096 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 42 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy
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Enjoy Chapter 42 of The Dragon Collector! Your Friend, DK Escape into the Land of Zandador: Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: “I love The Author D.K. Drake Show!” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review …
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095 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 41 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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In Chapter 41 of The Dragon Collector, Javan opens his big mouth and starts the ticking time bomb that makes collecting his first dragon a near impossibility. But it’s that ticking time bomb that helps speed up the story and send it spinning toward its climax. Tune in to find out just how long he has to collect that elusive first dragon and what’s …
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15 | Outline a Book With Me! From Vague Idea to Fully Developed Story
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Welcome to part one in an new outlining series where I am going to take a random, raw story idea and flesh it out in real time on the show. In this series, I am going to walk you through my personal process of how I take vague ideas and turn them into an impactful outline. The first episode is all about laying the foundation to an effective outlini…
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094 || Write Stories that are Met with the Silence of Awe
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Today I wanted to share a fun little story that will inspire you to write stories that are met with the silence of awe. I love that phrase: the silence of awe. I wish I had thought of it. But I have to give credit where credit is due…which would be to AI. Actually, the story I’m sharing today was written by AI. I could have made it much better by a…
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093 || A Poem for the Christian Author who Wants to Write a Book But is Scared to Start
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Today I am excited to share a poem with you that I wrote…the prompt for. That’s right. I asked AI to write a poem for the Christian author who wants to write a book but is scared to start. Starting something new can be scary, especially when it’s a big of a dream as a book. But we’ve got God. He’s with us and gives us the ability to craft amazing s…
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2024 has gotten off to a weird start for me, probably because of the way 2023 ended. But it’s a good weird. Listen in for details. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Register for your FREE ticket to the Thriving Scribes Summit here. HURRY! The Summit runs from January 22-24. You’ll be able to soak up innovative publishing models, writing methods, & strate…
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14 | How to Write When You Don't Feel Like Writing
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What do you do when you don't feel like writing? You desperately want to bring your story to life, but you don't always feel like actually writing it. It's a common issue, but for some reason, we feel like we face it alone. Well friend, I am not only here to tell you that you are NOT alone, I am here to walk along side you so we can overcome this t…
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13 | Book Recommendations! The Best Books I Read in 2023
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Who else has lofty reading goals for 2024? 2023 was an amazing reading year for me, and I can't wait to find even more incredible books in 2024. Some of my reading goals for this year include reading more books by Indie authors and reading more classics. I hope the books I recommended in today's episode will launch you towards your reading goals fo…
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12 | 3 Tips to Set Sustainable Writing Goals That Work For You Instead of Against You in 2024
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091 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 40 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy
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It’s the final Fantasy Fiction Friday of 2023. I’ve got chapter 40 of the Dragon Collector cued up for you today. In this chapter, Javan finally comes face to face with his greatest foe, King Omri. Throw in a few evil dragons, one of whom is about to eat his mother, and he finds himself in a world of trouble. How is he going to handle these challen…
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090 || RECEIVE God’s Goodness this Christmas
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Merry Christmas! Today I'm sharing the short program I wrote and performed in with the kids at my church entitled Receive. Enjoy! Your friend, D.K. Next Steps: Connect: The best way to get in touch with me is to shoot an email to dk@authordkdrake.com. APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE OF ADVENTUROUS AUTHORS: I have opened up the League of Adventur…
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11 | The Number One Mistake Authors Make When Incorporating Backstory intoTheir Novel (And How to Fix It)
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10 | How to Connect With God Through Scripture and Live in Creative Freedom
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Have you had the same idea stuck in your head for years, yet you can not seem to write your book? Schedule a FREE 25 minute Unstuck Session with me. We will get to the root of what is holding you back and establish practical solutions that will get you moving towards your author dreams! Free Unstuck Session | https://calendly.com/alivialroan/free-u…
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09 | Don’t Know What to Write About? 5 Prompts Designed to Get Your Creativity Flowing
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089 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 39 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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It’s Fantasy Fiction Friday featuring chapter 39 of The Dragon Collector. This chapter sets up the big showdown between Javan and the evil King Omri. Listen in to find out how to use the art of suspense to make your fiction great...and to enjoy the story. And because I don’t want to leave you in suspense any longer, let’s go to Zandador! Your frien…
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08 | Inspiration to Help You Overcome Perfectionism When Drafting Your Book
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088 || Wonder How to Brainstorm Your Story Ideas with Confidence? Listen to this LIVE Brainstorming Session.
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In today’s episode, you’ll hear me share my ideas for a Christmas play I am writing for my children’s church kids to perform on December 10. Normally, I don’t like like to share my ideas with others until I’ve organized my thoughts and have a clear direction for my story. The League of Adventurous Authors has changed that. In addition to weekly che…
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07 | 3 Practical Ways to Get Your Inspiration Back When You’ve Lost the Heart of Your Story
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06 | The Best Way to Enrich Your Creativity
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087 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 38 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! I’ve got chapter 38 of the Dragon Collector coming your way today. In this chapter, you get to meet two new dragons, Dahlia and Eli. Dahlia is the evil king’s Dawn Stalker, and Eli is his Dusk Stalker. You’ll find Dahlia is a bit of a snob, and Eli…well, writing about Eli’s appearance in this scene broke my heart. Liste…
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086 || How to Finish 2023 Strong as a Christian Author
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As of today, November 2, 2023, you have two months left in the year. 8.5 weeks. 60 days. That means you have time before the end of the year to start a new writing project or make progress on or even finish a project you are already working on. So what do you want to achieve? How will you finish 2023 strong? Listen in for three tangible tips to fin…
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05 | Are You Getting Lost When Writing Your Book? How to Outline With Purpose
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You might sit down to write your book and realize, oh no. I have no idea where I am going with this. This is totally normal friends. Whether you are a new author or you've published plenty of books, we all need a little help to get our stories back on track. This episode is all about outlining your book with purpose, so you can get unstuck and make…
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085 || Try This Trick to Write a Memorable Final Scene of Your Novel
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If you’re not sure how to end — or start — your story, this episode is for you. I’ll share a tip I thought was ridiculous when I first heard of it: bookending. Then I started seeing this technique being used in almost every story I read and movie I watched. Listen in to find out what bookending is, why it's popular, and how to use it like a pro. Yo…
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04 | How to Create Characters Your Audience Will Want to Read About
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Our readers explore the world we create through our Characters. In todays episode we dive deep into how to develop memorable characters, so your readers stay engaged throughout the entire book.Af Alivia Roan
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03 | 5 Reasons Why You Might Be Getting Stuck in Your Draft and How to Overcome
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02 | The Secret to Turning an Idea Into an Impactful Story
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01| Is God Calling You to Be a Writer? 3 Reasons Why You NEED to Write Your Book
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Is God calling you to be a writer? In this episode we are going to dive into three reasons why you NEED to write your book and STOP overthinking.Af Alivia Roan
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084 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 37 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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Happy Friday! I’m reading chapter 37 of The Dragon Collector for you today. This chapter starts the setup of the events leading to the end of Act II and the final turning point that launches the story into Act III. In this chapter, Javan finds himself in the middle of a massive slow-moving crowd. Usually when I’m in a crowd, it’s because I’m on my …
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083 || 2 Simple Ways to Solve 1 Big Writing Problem for Fiction Authors
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In today’s episode, I share one of the biggest mistakes I made as an author that cost me countless hours of wasted time, disorganized chaos, and confusion. I have a hunch you might be making the same mistake. If so, no worries. I have two solutions for you that will help you save time, bring order to the chaos, and gain clarity for your writing pro…
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082 || Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 36 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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It’s Fantasy Fiction Friday! Today I’m reading chapter 36 of The Dragon Collector for you. I did not like writing this chapter. An innocent kid got hurt, and I couldn’t let my hero help him. As I wrote the middle part of this chapter, I imagined it from three points of view: my main guy Javan, the kid who got hurt, and the villain Micah who hurt th…
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081 || Why Being a #1 NY Times Bestselling Author is NOT My Goal
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The idea of being a #1 NY Times bestselling author is not something I’m striving for. I’ve tried to make myself want to achieve that goal because I thought it was what I was supposed to want when I decided to be an author. I even did some research to figure out how one goes about reaching such a goal. The research didn’t change my mind. As a matter…
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080 || Goodbye, Published Before College
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Farewell, Published Before College. Hello, The Author DK Drake Show! Listen in to find out why the name of the show is changing and how this fresh direction will help you reach your writing goals faster. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up for the FREE Revolutionize Your Writing Masterclass. The FREE Virtual On-Demand Virtual Experience launches Oc…
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079 // Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 35 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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Today’s Fantasy fiction Friday episode is coming to you on storytelling Saturday just to shake things up a bit. In this chapter of The Dragon Collector, we see the first hint of romance for Javan, some backstory on the romance of his grandparents, and some foreshadowing about what’s to come in books two, three, and four. Here’s a storytelling tip f…
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078 // How Fast Can You Write? And No, Texting Doesn’t Count
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Ever heard the terms "WPH" or "Words Per Hour" but had no clue what they meant? Then today's episode is for you. In it, you'll learn what this key writing metric is, six reasons why it's important, and how to calculate it. Listen in! Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up for the FREE Revolutionize Your Writing Masterclass. The On-Demand Virtual Exper…
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077// Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 34 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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Happy Friday! I’ve got chapter 34 of The Dragon Collector ready for you today. It’s not an action-packed chapter, but not every chapter in your book should be filled with non-stop action. Your characters need downtime to recover, and so do your readers. That’s why pacing in a book is so important. Go too fast and pack too much in and you exhaust yo…
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076 // 3 Tips for Book Marketing Success with #1 Internationally Bestselling Author Lynda Sunshine West
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If you’re worried that you won’t have a clue how to market your book once it’s finished and published, this episode is for you. I’m interviewing Lynda Sunshine West, and she shares three effective ways to market your book that don’t cost any money. Not only has she written and published her own #1 internationally bestselling books, she has also lau…
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075 // How to Use AI as an Author to Conquer the Blank Page
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Ever wonder how AI works and if you should use it to help with your writing? Then listen in to today's episode. In it, you'll hear a snipped of last week's live writing workshop where the League of Adventurous Authors combined ideas to feed chatGPT. The results of the experiment shocked us all. Enjoy! Your friend, D.K. Want to join the League of Ad…
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074 // Feeling Isolated as a Teen Author? 3 Ways to Connect with Other Authors
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Feeling isolated as a teen author? Wondering if you’re the only one who thinks the way you do? Who dreams the way you do? Who understands this crazy desire you have to make up people and worlds and stories? I get it. I felt isolated for years. Decades, really. Which was unnecessary. I didn’t have to feel alone. And neither do you. Today I’m sharing…
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073 // Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 33 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! Today's episode features chapter 33 of The Dragon Collector. Tune in to find out why I wrote the chapter in this specific way, and how it kept me from being bored with my own story. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up for the Writing Workshop on August 23! During this workshop, you will learn the basic principles of the…
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072 // 5 Fun Creative Writing Prompts to Kickstart Your Story
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Sometimes your imagination needs a jumpstart. So I’m going to share — with the assistance of AI — 5 creative writing prompts you can use to start your next story. Let’s dive in! Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up for the Writing Workshop on August 23! During this workshop, you will learn the basic principles of the three-act story structure. This …
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071 // Fantasy Fiction Friday: Chapter 32 of The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel
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On today's Fantasy Friday episode featuring chapter 32 of The Dragon Collector, Javan encounters a BIG problem. Tune in to find out how he responds. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Sign up here for the Writing Workshop on August 23! Connect: dk@authordkdrake.com Snag your freebie: Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Autho…
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