Silencing the Red Pen: Learning to Coexist with the Editor and the Muse

Unlock the secret to balancing your inner critic with your creative flow. This talk delves into the push and pull between the sharp precision of an editor’s mind and the wild freedom of a writer’s muse. Learn how the instinct for critique can threaten to stifle your early drafts—but also become your greatest asset in the refining stages. Through personal stories and actionable strategies, I’ll show you how to keep your creativity alive while transforming your inner critic from a roadblock into a powerful tool for revision.

By the end, you’ll be equipped to silence the red pen when it’s time to draft and embrace it when it’s time to polish, allowing both sides to dance together in harmony. It’s not about choosing between creativity and critique—it’s about mastering the art of both.