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Today, we’re talking about what to do when you have an idea or a draft that you’re worried may be too similar to material that’s already out there. Whether your draft feels too “first thought,” or you just have that nagging feeling that there must already be a piece out there that’s like the one you’re working on, we’ve got some tips! After that, we’ve got a couple of recommendations of things we’ve been into lately: a funny cocktail podcast and a superhero comic creative team.

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