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DBS #106: Why We Suck As Writers

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We start the episode with some cool book purchases. After that, we discuss why we suck as writers. Specifically, the things we individually fail at and need to work on. This leads to some interesting shop talk about narrative structure, ways to tell stories, and some other things we could improve upon in our writing.

Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast

Check out Caleb's stuff at www.calebjamesk.com.

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We start the episode with some cool book purchases. After that, we discuss why we suck as writers. Specifically, the things we individually fail at and need to work on. This leads to some interesting shop talk about narrative structure, ways to tell stories, and some other things we could improve upon in our writing.

Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast

Check out Caleb's stuff at www.calebjamesk.com.

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