“Can’t We All Just Get Along?”
Book Envy: How to Deal As writers, we all have our own unique styles—our voice, our rhythm, our way of putting thoughts onto the page. Yet even with those differences, there are still surprising similarities that sometimes spark envy. But why is that? Why can’t we all get along when there is plenty of room at the table for everyone? The truth is, writing is not a competition. Someone else’s success does not erase yours. In fact, the beauty of storytelling is that no two people can ever tell the same story the same way. That’s something worth celebrating. Still, let’s be honest: envy happens. Sometimes, the hardest place to experience it is close to home—maybe from people in your own circle who haven’t written a book themselves, yet feel threatened by your achievement. Instead of cheering you on, they distance themselves, unable to celebrate you. The reality is that...