I’ve been working on a short story for a while now, and I keep hitting a wall when it comes to revisions. On one hand, I feel like I’ve developed a decent instinct for what works in my writing those moments where the dialogue clicks or a scene just flows. But then I second-guess myself, wondering if I’m too close to the work to see its flaws clearly.
How do you all navigate that balance between trusting your own judgment and seeking outside opinions? I’m curious about when you decide a draft is ready to share, and how you weigh feedback against your original vision. Do you find that confidence grows with experience, or is it always a bit of a tightrope walk? Any insights would be really helpful.