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So I'm Writing a Novel... is the podcast where you join me, Oliver Brackenbury, on the journey of writing my next novel, from first ideas all the way to publication & promotion.

In this one-man reality show I'll share with you my ever evolving thoughts and feelings on how I write, being a writer, and everything that entails at each stage of the process. I'll also answer listener questions
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Just one of four excellent new Sword & Sorcery novellas - learn more here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/new-edge-sword-sorcery-novellas-2025

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