What Will People Think?

All too often we second guess our writing. This is healthy for the most part, but when it comes to worrying over what others may think in regards to the content of our writing... that's where things get a little grey, particularly when you're dealing with uncomfortable or upsetting subject matter.

Don't concern yourself with whether or not readers will think you are 'fucked up' or 'reprehensible'. Most of the best fiction is in deep left field, and a lot of it comes from the darkest of places.

Here's a link to another article I wrote recently for the National Post that may be more insightful...

http://arts.nationalpost.com/2013/08/...