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“You can go back and try to generalize, but then you end up saying things that all editors say about everything that ever gets published. Something about voice, about urgency, about actually having a story to tell.”

Quote by Lorin Stein

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Lorin Stein, born on April 22, 1973, is an accomplished editor with a profound understanding of literature. He has held editorial positions at several renowned publishing houses, making significant contributions to the promotion and publication of literary works. more

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