A word about feedback

A word about feedback…

First I love it. I mean, who loves any feedback that equals rejection? Me neither.

But feedback as in INFORMATION. Now that, I adore. Giving and receiving it.

Now like any game, I like to have some ground rules. Boundaries. Parameters. ESPECIALLY when it comes to writing.

Personally? I love feedback that looks for the opportunities. What’s working? What do I want to see more of?

I love feedback that’s exploratory, curious: What would it look like if —? Have you ever thought of —?

Ultimately, you’re going to resonate with whomever you’re meant to resonate with. Some people are going to like you/your book, some people just won’t. And that’s okay. We’re not out to please everyone.

We’re here to reach the people only you can reach. And to do that, we get to ask questions. To make sure everything you want to say, make your reader feel, is landing on the page.

So choose wisely: Someone you know who has your best interests at heart, but who is also curious, adventurous and willing to go on the self-improvement journey with you, which also includes acknowledging everything you’re doing right.