My writing partner and I have this beautiful rhythm when we're drafting but every time we edit each other's work it becomes this delicate dance of not wanting to hurt feelings while also not wanting to compromise the story. We're both holding back our real thoughts and the work is suffering.
More people experience this than they realize.
The fear of wounding becomes the very thing that prevents the work from breathing.
“Where Are You with Perfectionism and creativity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.