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Though I’d been writing for a few years, I’d never dared sharing my work with anyone. My writing could only ever be good enough for myself, I thought.

Then doing BSc Hons, I had to do a 80+ research paper. While the topic I chose fascinated me, I had to work under two supervisors. I had to send them my work every few weeks, and they would respond with criticism and changes. Eventually, I had to present it not just to my peers, but a room of lecturers, doctors, and professors. This was everything I had feared (actually, more!), and yet…..none of the dreadful things I’d feared happened. In fact, it was great! The criticism was strict, but always helpful. I learned a lot. And through this process, I learned from my mistakes, my academic writing improved, and my research was well-received. All because people—critics—guided me.

That gave me the confidence to share my work, including creative writing. And it’s been oh-so-very worth it!

So, @phoenix, I know it’s daunting, but I assure you it’s not as bad it seems. All you can do is take the step and see what happens. Pray for peace, ignore fear, and just do what you gotta do.