How To Be a Successful Nature Writer ft Stephen Moss #11

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How To Be a Successful Nature Writer ft Stephen Moss #11

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May 5, 2020

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This week I'm joined my Springwatch's original producer and prolific nature writer Stephen Moss as we talk about coming up with titles and book pitches as well as his career at the BBC.
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May 5, 2020

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How To Be a Successful Nature Writer ft Stephen Moss #11

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