The Importance Of Distance

One of the hardest things a writer will ever have to do is to critique their own work. This is where distance, both emotional and physical, can be very helpful.

Writing can be an intensely personal experience. A writer will almost always put something of themselves into what they write, and criticism, no matter how kindly phrased or well intentioned, can sometimes feel like a personal attack. When a writer is asked to critically examine their own work, it can feel like an impossible task, esp...