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Hanna Kozlowska's avatar

The pitching and rejection cycle can be so lonely, and pieces like this make it just a little less so. Thank you Erica!

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Bonnie Ho's avatar

Learning from your detailing the behind-the-scenes process of getting a story told is what I appreciate about your substack so much. This post shares so much about your persistence and your drive. I know of a couple of journalists who want to tell stories about L.A. after the wildfires, and I hope to impart your wisdom to them from this post and another about why their local stories will continue to matter. The first photo of Edralina in this piece breaks my heart, knowing what happened to her the year following. Thank you for shedding light on what the toll has been for survivors.

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