Most of us wait until something feels finished before we’re willing to share it — but what if that’s the reason our work stalls out? In this episode, Kim sits down with her book editor, Jacqueline Fisch, to talk about why the best creative work happens in collaboration, not isolation. They unpack the fear of being seen too early, the trauma so many of us carry from bad feedback experiences, and how to ask for feedback in a way that builds momentum instead of shutting you down.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Why waiting until something is “polished” slows our growth
• How to give feedback without killing someone’s voice or confidence
• The exact moment in the process you should invite feedback (hint: it’s earlier than you think)
• What's wrong with the common advice to write a "shitty first draft"
• Why overthinking stunts the creative process and how we can leave those natural tendencies aside when we're writing

FOLLOW:

• The Intuitive Writing School
• Jacq's Author Website
• Connect with Jacq on LinkedIn
• Jacq's new Instagram

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