I think that voice shows up for almost everyone who creates something meaningful.What helps me is remembering that writing isn’t about having all the answers it’s about sharing a perspective, a feeling, or a moment that someone else might connect with. Sometimes the very thing we hesitate to write is the thing another person needs to read.
For those who have published a book already, what was the timeline for editing? And how many editors did you hire (developmental, line editing, etc.)? I'm trying to work my timeline backward to give myself a writing deadline.