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Writing the first draft is like jumping into cold water. You dip your toe to build courage, take a long breath, and then steel your nerves as you take the plunge. Once submerged, your shocked limbs breath a sigh of relief. The first part is over.

Writing the 2nd and 3rd drafts are like swimming a marathon. You swim, gasp, float, and swim some more until every muscle in your body screams in frustrat Read more of this blog post »

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