(1) you would show your mom if you didn't think she'd freak out.
(2) is most representative of you as a writer (however you choose to define that).
(3) is your best shot at "ventriloquizing" a voice or style that you don't normally use.
(4) contains characterization you're proudest of.
(5) has the cleverest premise (in your opinion) or contains the cleverest ideas.
(6) feels the most emotionally genuine to you (however you choose to define that).
(7) you'd give to an editor as a writing sample (pretend that porn isn't an issue).
(8) you would actually reread for pleasure.
(9) contains your best sex writing.
(10) you really want somebody to illustrate.
(11) has the best title.
(12) you wish more people had read.
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