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Knowing When a Story Is Finished and Letting It Go

Presented by: Kaui Hart Hemmings
Categories: Craft | Writing

Kaui Hart Hemmings reads from her novel The Descendants and reflects on the emotional process of releasing creative work. She explores when to let go, how to embrace imperfection, and why completion matters.

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