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The Agony of Revision, the Ecstasy of Discovery
Rewriting is hard but don’t you dare skip it
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Amy L Bernstein
Daydreaming Her Way to Artistry
The power of childish prophecies
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Reporting to You from Submissions Country
The journey is easier if you remain calm, cool, and collected
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August 2024

Must We Talk About ‘Structure’?
The hardest thing to pin down in art is also the most crucial
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Bridging the Enthusiasm Gap
Ways to keep creating when the excitement wears off
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A Portrait of Humans in Doubt
Daring to dive when your moment arrives
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The Big Swerve is a Big Game-Changer
Let the unexpected tamper with your intentions
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July 2024

The Hidden Super-Powers Artists Need
Talent is not at the top of the list
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Writing Dangerously in Dangerous Times
Fear and courage: We teeter between them every day now.
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That Blank Screen Teems With Possibilities
Make friends with all that white space
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In Dark Times, Creativity Sees You Through
In a doubting age, we need reasons to believe
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The Tyranny of Excellence in a Mistake-Filled World
Making art doesn’t involve purity tests
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