Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Finance and Business: [header] How to begin writing short stories professionally [title] Practice is imperative to writing a successful short story. [step] A common adage among writers is " never publish your first work ". While this may seem a little harsh or restrictive, there's good reasoning behind it.

Ending1: Writing short stories is like building a story, and there's a difference between writing a really good draft and writing bad. Developing long stories is a vital aspect of being successful because publishers are so determined to follow a short story. Ending2: Remember that your first work is what sets your reputation. It's hard to recover from a poorly-received first novel as many people may already have written you off. Ending3: [substeps] The first portion of your short story is your main points, and then your starters; the parts that emphasize your main point and main ideas. Accordingly, take some time to practice before submitting your work. Ending4: Learn these rules and apply them to every story. [title] A good intent should be a focal point.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4