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January 2025

Today, an editor paid for my tank of gas.
Or did they? Also: A tough business lesson.
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Vanessa Chiasson
Clover versus the mountain lion
And writing through difficult times and overpriced cheese.
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Vanessa Chiasson
Anatomy of a Story: Astronauts, Emails, Edits.
What happens when you have an out-of-this-world scoop but no one bites...
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Lessons from my short lived athletic career
... And the very unusual reason why I'm ordering a fresh stack of business cards this week.
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Your Pitching Power Hour Reminder & Zoom Link
Will I see you on Wed Jan 8th?
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Vanessa Chiasson

December 2024

And now, it's time to rest. And eat Rice Krispies.
Plus: The Pitching Power Hour has a new schedule in 2025!
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Vanessa Chiasson
It's back! The best holiday gifts for writers (ZERO notebooks, pens, and 'book' knick-knacks on this list)
Feel free to tell Aunt Susan that you *don't* need another copy of Writers For Dummies okaythanksgreat.
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Vanessa Chiasson
Deep business questions, now with extra cheese
... and when being good enough isn't enough.
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Vanessa Chiasson
Last chance: Grab your ticket for the 2025 Planning Workshop this Friday
Plus: Pro members, the Pitching Power Hour is tomorrow!
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Vanessa Chiasson

November 2024

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