Two writers living and working together, even if they do not collaborate, will inevitably influence each other's work, in one way or another.

Ed always knew the last line of a story before he wrote the first one, and every line he wrote aimed straight at that target. (Leigh Brackett)

Two writers living and working together, even if they do not collaborate, will inevitably influence each other's work, in one way or another. Ed always knew the last line of a story before he wrote the first one, and every line he wrote aimed straight at that target.

Leigh Brackett

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