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April 27, 2025

Erica Lauren Ortiz: Building Coalitions

We are making sure that the arts remain independent, well-funded, and accessible for all. Anytime anything rears its ugly head to challenge that, we will be there fighting for you.…

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October 21, 2024

Zibby Owens: Publishing Pitfalls

In BLANK, I wanted to open readers' eyes a little bit more to the inner workings of the publishing world. I started as an aspiring author then became an author…

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January 17, 2024

Robert Viagas: Audience Auteur

Losing or winning an argument is not just a zero-sum game. Working together, collaborating is something that you have to learn. The most important part is not you getting all…

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