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[ISBW] Isaac Green says Start Before You’re Ready
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ISBW 22.20

I met Durham author Isaac Green at a local reading and loved his work, so I invited him on the show. Get ready for some talk about MFAs, writing energy, agent hunting, and writing consistency!
- Award-winning author and teacher Isaac Green
- NC State MFA program, and North Carolina Central University
- Small Worldcon report, and Covid report.
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September 21, 2026 | ISBW 22.20 | murverse.com
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