First Page MISTAKES New Writers Make ❌ avoid these cringey clichés!

Abbie Emmons • May 22, 2025

Abbie Emmons

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I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.

First Page MISTAKES New Writers Make ❌ avoid these cringey clichés!

Abbie Emmons

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