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Interested in hearing more about a writer’s path from student to publication? In 2023, we hosted a series of special How I Got Published webinars to celebrate the landmark moment of 200 former students getting major publishing deals. We're delighted to share recordings of these events for free, watch now for a candid and inspiring look into what it is like to make the journey from CBC student to published author.

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