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Dana Byerlee's avatar

"competing against was sunsets and dysentery." I've been chuckling through this whole post as I read it in a waiting room, much to two other people's annoyance!

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Kenyatta Muzzanni Robles's avatar

Super clear advice - much appreciated. I'm intentionally working on my endings, specifically writing more endings that are fully completed and fleshed out. The best editors I've worked with have moved sections of my writing around to create stronger endings. They've often uncovered elements of a strong ending in a different section of my writing, and moving to the end. I was horrified at first, incredibly guarded & sensitive about my initial endings. But the finished product has always been significantly better after their edits. After about 6-10 edits, my pieces were ready to be released in the world. This lesson has affirmed that - thank you.

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