Books Quote by Owen King
“I give my work to my wife first to read. Then, I try to find new people who haven't read my work before, to get a new perspective.”
About This Quote
The author seeks fresh feedback by sharing work with a trusted partner before exposing it to unfamiliar readers for unbiased perspectives.
In simple terms: Share with spouse first, then new readers for fresh eyes.
Key Takeaway
Seek trusted feedback, then new viewpoints.
Themes
collaboration
feedback
perspective
creative process
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- peer review
- beta readers
- creative brainstorming
- publishing process
Key Concepts
critical reading
fresh eyes
trust
diversity of opinion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does trusted feedback shape your revisions?
- What value does an outsider's view add?
A Different Perspective
Feedback from familiar sources may be biased; new readers may lack context.
![“I used to give her [my wife] to read the column every week before I sent it to the editors. And sometimes she was so mad - are you crazy? You're not going to send that, or, you're not going to write that about me. So I would go, OK. You have five hours. Go ahead, write the column yourself.” quote by Sayed Kashua](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/274/sayed-kashua-37596_columns_i-used-to-give-her-my-wife-to-read-the-c_1807735.jpg)
![“[...] He didn't want his wife to read historical romances because it might give her unrealistic expectations. [...] If I had been him, I would have been reading your books every time you laid them down to see how I could improve my skills and please you. Second warning of the night. I bought a…” quote by Catherine Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bc0/catherine-anderson-308_book_he-didn-t-want-his-wife-to-read-historic_1324626.jpg)
