I love this piece of writing advice from acclaimed author, Neil Gaiman.
“When someone tells you something is wrong, they are almost always right. When someone tells you how to fix it, they’re almost always wrong.”
It’s great writing advice, but it’s also good advice for other creative projects, too.
Many people are able to tell when something doesn’t feel right, but few have the ability to articulate why, and how to fix it.
So here’s a few simple rules I’m experimenting with:
- Seek feedback from friends, family, and your creative community.
- But when something feels “wrong” to them, don’t depend on their advice for how to fix it; take personal responsibility for finding the answer.