The art of seeking and receiving critique

Mantra reminder: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable! (Writing Journal #4: When She Was Gone)

For an author to work to the highest standard they can, critique is essential. However, receiving critique can be one of the more challenging parts of author life, particularly for emerging writers, who are often, understandably, daunted at the thought of sharing their work. Critique is a constructive response to your work-in-progress, which is a very d…