Janet Alcorn on Writing Your Own Destiny

Published: Nov. 29, 2023, 6:11 a.m.

Meet Janet Alcorn, a novelist and short story writer who is a medical librarian by day, author by night. We delve into the importance of taking that first audacious step into the realm of writing, the tactical advantage of using short stories as a career launchpad, and the invaluable benefits of participating in writing groups and seeking constructive criticism. Listen in!

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Janet's Books to Help You Write Better: A Writer's Reading List. You can find it at\xa0https://janetalcorn.com/2023/10/28/books-to-help-you-write-better-a-writers-reading-list/.\xa0

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