The Bitter Medicine of Unhappy Endings

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The Bitter Medicine of Unhappy Endings

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Aug 27, 2020

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Horror writer G. Emerald, who has a background in the medical system, joins us to talk about the healing power of stories that leave us with a bad taste in our mouths.
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Aug 27, 2020

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This isn’t a podcast for total beginners. We’re going to assume that you know what plot structure is, what a protagonist is, where ideas come from, and how to use a semicolon. This is a podcast for people who can already write okay, but want to do better.

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