I read this ("Things We Never Talk About") today in my daily blogroll and was reminded of this thread. Here's the teaser:

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How can you tell when a story is good?
How do you know when a story is finished (ie. the best you can make it)?
How do you edit effectively?
How can you pick a good editing choice from a bad one?
Can you learn "talent"?
alcyone

One loses so many laughs by not laughing at oneself - Sara Jeannette Duncan
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