Tag: feedback

  • Your Book Is Not Your Baby

    Writing a novel is a labour of love, but it should be a love akin to that of a professional chef for the meals they make, not the love of a parent for a child.

  • The Confidence Game

    There’s a tricky balance we all face as writers: the tension between self-belief and the desire for validation. At its best, writing is an act of confidence—saying, this matters enough to write down. That confidence is fragile and can crack early, especially if you share too soon or ask for opinions before you’ve even figured…