The Reader Comes First

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Parts 2
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Who do you write for? How do you balance your own wishes for a story with the desires and expectations of the readers? Odyssey graduate Vikram Ramakrishnan explores what it means to put the reader first.All Rights Reserved

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an essay by Vikram Ramakrishnan, 2020 Odyssey Graduate
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Intensive craft development for writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021

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