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Tomorrow!

"Tips To Craft An Awesome Villain”

on Substack Live

with Beth & Gala

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Hi Friend,

Tomorrow, please join us while we share tips on:

"Tips To Craft An Awesome Villain”

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Monday, June 8, 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern

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

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Beth

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