*Writing Post* I've been approached a lot lately to read and comment on the work of unpublished authors. It's a privilege to be asked, and everyone asking is always incredibly polite. So this isn't a complaint, just an explanation, of why - when people do this - writers will almost inevitably say no (with good reason). I thought it might help everyone to understand it better and to understand better ways to get your work assessed. A 🧵...