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In article <1992Nov23.151632.10133@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>  
earp@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (J.Kevin Earp) writes:
> I just finished my first manuscript (written for publication at any
> rate) and given out copies to friends to critique.  I ran into an 
> unanticipated anxiety at this point.  I had never let anybody read
> anything that was finished before, which left me able to say "It 
> still needs work," and thereby negate any negative criticism.  Now
> through my manuscript I feel like I'm opening my mind to let other
> people peer in.  I hadn't anticipated this to be such a scarey feeling.
> We all have a facade that we show others, no matter how honest it is.
> That facade hides all the darker thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, 
> and the other things we don't want anybody else to know about our-
> selves.  Now I feel like I'm offering a part of me on a platter for
> close examination, and I'm nervous about what they'll find.
> 
> Can anybody relate.
> 
I'm nearing the same point, but I haven't waited until now to show friends what  
I've written for their input.  It was very difficult at first, but I've grown  
more comfortable with letting people see what I've written as most have reacted  
positively.  I think the feelings of inadequacy are probably pretty universal,  
but maybe it's just you and I who are insecure . . . no; I can't imagine that.
Rand