Testimonials for Writers from Writers
How to give acceptable testimonials to writers as our peers
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Undoubtedly, human beings starve for appreciation and recognition. This basic survival mechanism is embedded in our limbic system. Our emotional brain is hungry for recognition. If recognition comes from a peer, it may even be more satisfying and more meaningful for the receiver. Peer recognition is widely studied and discussed in the literature of various disciplines.
My focus in this story is on writers as a topic close to my mind and heart. I want to highlight the point not only for survival needs but also for thriving aspects in the writing profession. As creative and productive professionals, writers need recognition to perform. Testimonials also relate to the therapeutic aspect of the writing profession.
Writers giving testimonials to writers can be a critical success factor as the outcome is meaningful to the receiver. Peer recognition is one of the most effective motivation building mechanism in human psychology.
It is great to have testimonials for writers!! Great job.