Thanks, Judith! Yes, it's easy for repetition to become mindless. Putting it into a compelling context is a big help. And I eventually got that last section in place. I also put that section into the context of the whole piece - another tool which helps, too.
What a cliffhanger! I hope you conquered that last section! Really—good explanation of how repetition is more of a tool than a habit.
Thanks, Judith! Yes, it's easy for repetition to become mindless. Putting it into a compelling context is a big help. And I eventually got that last section in place. I also put that section into the context of the whole piece - another tool which helps, too.