I started writing a lot this year.

I think its the hardest craft to have confidence in because you dont get an immediate response.

Somebody reads it separately and then talks to you about it and they have notes.

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King echoed, speaking to the importance of the fellowship.

Its important to support anyone whos new coming [into] the business.

I think thats part of it.

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Were a part of an apprenticeship.

Whatever we learn we hopefully pass onto others, right?

Isnt that the point?

More than 6,900 entries were submitted to the competition this year.

Then, years from now, when theyre winning awards and continuing to succeed…I knew that person.

I read for him!

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