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What’s my next move?
23 Mar 2026

What’s my next move?

by Derek Thompson | posted in: Creative writing, Derek Thompson, Freelance writing, Writing and Publishing | 0

I’ve heard it said that creative writing is an exercise in hope. It starts with the intent to finish a piece of work. Next, before and after editing, is the hope that it’s good enough – by some subjective standard. … Continued

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