I was terrified to share my draft manuscript with beta readers — but waiting until Draft 8 was a mistake. Here’s how beta readers transformed my manuscript—and why you shouldn’t wait for perfection before asking for feedback.

A writer's reaction to the election and edits turns into a manifesto for creative resistance, complete with luxury towels and a renewed sense of purpose. Because sometimes rage-shopping leads to clarity.

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