Like editing, gardening requires infinite patience; it requires an essential selflessness, and optimism.
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In her book "A Widow's Story," Joyce Carol Oates draws a compelling analogy between editing and gardening, highlighting the virtues both pursuits demand. She emphasizes that both activities require immense patience, suggesting that the process of nurturing and refining something is not swift and often demands a long-term commitment. This notion reflects the dedication needed to achieve quality results in both fields.
Moreover, Oates points out that selflessness and optimism are...
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