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What Revision Taught Me About Patience – Lessons from Revising a Novel
Writing a first draft can feel exhilarating, but revision teaches a different lesson. It teaches patience. In this essay, I reflect on what revising What Remains After taught me about growth, discovery, and learning to trust the writing process.