Beware the Green-Eyed Monster

The Daily Writer · Nov 18, 2020 · 4m

Have you ever felt jealous of another writer’s success? We’re going for honesty here, so let’s assume the answer is “yes.” The world of writers can be a funny place. We love to support one another, read each other’s books, and collaborate in ways that few other industries do. On the other hand, because our work is creative by nature, it is often intertwined with our sense of self-esteem and security. We are acutely aware at all times of the success our writer friends are enjoying. When a writer friend has a book launch, gets media attention, or get reaches a big goal, it’s easy to feel like…