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I was reading Mary Olivers A poetry handbook and she mentions something very similar. Paraphrasing a little she essentially says that no matter how many workshops you attend and poems you write, it will never be more valuable than reading a good poem and understanding why its good.

As someone who comes from a fine arts background, I think it has less to do with an interesting premise (Though a good hook is always helpful) and more to do with having something to say. There are countless stories with the same and similar premises, but those that truly connect with readers...