My editor told me
the story I submitted to her
dragged a bit in the middle.
That feedback hurt.
I never want to bore anyone.
But it was honest
and much needed feedback.
And my editor risked
our relationship
to give it to me.
She cared enough about the story,
about my branding,
about me
to do that.
I revised the story
and resubmitted it to her,
knowing she would tell me
if it remained boring.
I can trust her feedback.
And she can trust me
to value her feedback.
Honest, caring feedback
is rare and it is precious.
Treat it and the person giving it
that way.