I've only ever nearly cried from a book, that was Memories of Ice. I felt a little heartless though that what I was reading didn't push me that...
I've started to leave the self-judgement for edits. Too often I used to write and criticise each word. That was really tough. Now I try to care...
In my opinion, I would never work with someone I hardly know on a novel... or much else. If you are really looking to work with someone, try find...
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