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Today!

"When new characters interrupt you"

A Substack Live with Beth & Gala

Monday, June 15, 2026

Hi Friend,

You know when new characters talk to you while you're working on a different story?

Yah that.

A wonderful and frustrating experience!

Gala and I will share tips and tools for handling that in tomorrow's Substack Live.

"Capture the New Story Spark without Derailing Your Current Draft”

Click to be reminded to join us for our Substack Live:

Monday, June 15, 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern

Gala Russ and I will also do a writer check-in with you and take questions.

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See you there!

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Happy Writing!

Best,

Beth

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