In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I converse with Dennis James Sweeney, author of "How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses" and recipient of the Autumn House Rising Writer prize. Our discussion offers valuable insights into a writer's journey, the perseverance needed in the face of rejection, and the power of authenticity in one's writing.
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00:00 Finding My Way Back to Writing
04:37 First Big Publishing Win
08:37 Finding My Groove in Academic Circles
10:15 Surprising Career Turns After MFA
14:07 Students Finding Their Voice
18:44 Submit to Places You Enjoy
20:48 Writers' Worries vs. Rules
23:07 Teaching Without Textbooks or Tests
25:54 Writing and Community Vibes
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