1. Find an editor you trust enough to give you very candid feedback. Work with this person to figure out where you are right now and where you want to be in the

1. Find an editor you trust enough to give you very candid feedback. Work with this person to figure out where you are right now and where you want to be in the future. Ideally, you're looking for someone who will tell you what's wrong without killing your spirit. Or as I often say, you're looking for someone who is kind but picky. 2. Practice.