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John Cotter

John Cotter’s novel is Under the Small Lights and his home is Denver. Twitter: @smalllights.

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The Friend That Went to War and the Friend That Went to Law School

May 20 - John Cotter
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I Can’t Write About the Pandemic, But I Can’t Write About Anything Else

Apr 2 - John Cotter
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Can I Write Fictional Stories About Real People?

Nov 7 - John Cotter
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How Do You Even Get Started Writing a Book?

Mar 21 - John Cotter

How to Keep a Short Story Exciting

Nov 28 - John Cotter

My Summer of Slam: Poetry, Tom Waits, and What Stays With You

Jun 28 - John Cotter

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