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Heinlein's rules for writers rule one: you must write rule two: finish what your start rule three: you must refrain from rewriting, except to editorial order rule four: you must put your story on the market rule five: you must keep it on the market until it has sold
-Robert A. Heinlein
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Heinlein's Rules For Writers Rule One: You

Robert A. Heinlein
Heinlein's rules for writers rule one: you must write rule two: finish what your start rule three: you must refrain from rewriting, except to editorial order rule four: you must put your story on the market rule five: you must keep it on the market until it has sold
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