February 2 (1993): Release of the movie, Groundhog Day, where Bill Murray’s character relives one day of his life over and over again until he spiritually transcends his selfishness.

Revision does not only make your piece of writing better. It makes you better because it reflects the values of commitment and ingenuity. Rather than being a necessary evil, revision is a lot like life: two steps forward, one step back — but always moving forward.

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