Do You Remember Your First Story?

That beautiful, imperfect story.

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I was reminded of my very first story the other day as it was coming up on a decade since it first saw the light of day. It was published in a local newspaper. The story was talking about exchange students. Not a life-changing or super important piece at all. The story came out on a Thursday. I remember seeing the byline, my name. I felt so proud…