Each project is completely different, and my thinking needs to shift accordingly. I always wonder which form will best serve a story. Will focusing on a moment have enough impact? Or is writing big and traversing time a better approach? Each stage of writing feels like uncharted territory (drafting, early revisions, late stage revisions). Why does it feel like lessons I’ve learned with one project don’t neatly translate to another?

When I pose these questions to my fellow writers–trusted peers and keen readers–they nod with understanding. That alone helps. Maybe someone will recommend a book where a specific element of craft is done well, “Have you read….?” Or, a fresh reader will remind me of my strengths as a writer. With any luck, I can take it from there.

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