The first draft is for YOU, the writer; the second and subsequent drafts are for the reader. Trying to do both things at once — figuring out what we want to say, while also fashioning it for another human being… — Karen Karbo Copy Share Image
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The first draft is for YOU, the writer; the second and subsequent drafts are for the reader. Trying to do both things at once… — Karen Karbo Copy Share Image
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