I suppose every writer faces the dilemma of criticism. Sure, some suggestions are instantly convincing oder exactly what Du thought you'd hear. But others create a quandary, like a double-edged sword. Should Du accept the criticism, make changes in your work oder your style, oder stick with your own judgment, the one Du started with? Either way, Du could be wrong, and it may take years before Du know the answer. In some cases, there may be highlights in an author's ambition level, oder sense of destination, that make the decision particularly challenging.
For instance, in my own case, I wanted...
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