Two Are Better Than One
By Andrea Merrell We all know that for the most part, writing is a solitary journey. We spend endless hours at the computer. Penning our words on paper. Doing research. Sending out queries. Along with a host of other items on our to-do list. Sometimes we can get so focused on the task at hand that we forget we need other people to help us be our best. Writing friends. Critique buddies. Beta readers. Editors. We can even come to believe we are better on our own. Andrew Carnegie once said, “It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone.” The Bible says, “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble” (Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT). Jesus sent His disciples out in twos. No one had to go it alone. This provided encouragement, accountability, and a blending tog...
