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"Hey, can you take a quick look at this summary I wrote for my book? It will only take a minute."

"Hey, you're good with words. Can you help me with this idea for a story I have?"

"Hey, can you please read my draft and tell me what you think? I so need your feedback!"

"Hey, I want to send you my book for a review, and you can send me your book for a review in exchange. It'll be a good deal for both of us."

"Hey, so how do you self-publish your books? Can you help me?"

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