Craft Capsule: Why You Need an Authenticity Editor

The author of Southbound and The Parted Earth writes about how authenticity editors have helped enrich her work in all genres.
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The author of Southbound and The Parted Earth writes about how authenticity editors have helped enrich her work in all genres.
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