“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.”
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To make a beginning | QOTW
2nd June 1951: American-English poet and playwright, TS Eliot (1888 - 1965). He wrote amongst many other things, 'The Waste Land ' and the plays, 'The Cocktail Party' and 'Murder in the Cathedral'. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5314 - Are Poets Really Necessary? - pub. 1951 (Photo by George Douglas/Picture Post/Getty Images)
Memoir of a Writer 
Nice quote choice
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Thank you!
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This reminds me of how John Irving claims to write his novels: he starts with the last line.
I tried that (for years), and finally wrote my first when I gave into the joy of discovery. Of course, I revised like crazy, but I loved finding my way. And loved where it did end.
I wrote about that process here:
https://continuoussearch.blog/2019/06/30/discovery
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That sounds insane, but also something I’d love to try because first sentences are my kryptonite. I enjoyed your post as well!
I’ve always thought that all writing is discovery, in a way.
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The start and finish of things are both ends of the same thing. Warmest regards, Ed
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True!
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