Why your fear of criticism stifles your writing process
and what to do about it!
Writers frequently become stuck when they begin writing for a real or imagined group of scholars who may critique their work. The fear of criticism can paralyze the creative process, resulting in procrastination and self-doubt. Instead of focusing on their own voice and message, writers may become overly concerned with anticipating every possible objection or critique. This defensive mindset stifles originality and makes the writing process feel burdensome and joyless.
But it doesn’t have to be that way!
