"People have no idea what a hard job it is for two writers to be friends. Sooner or later you have to talk about each other's work"

This quote by Anatole Broyard speaks with the problem of preserving a friendship in between 2 authors. Writing is a highly individual and imaginative undertaking, and it can be difficult to discuss each other's work without feeling judged or competitive. It can be tough to provide sincere feedback without hurting the other individual's sensations, and it can be hard to accept criticism without feeling defensive. In addition, the comparison between the two writers' work can result in feelings of envy or inadequacy. It takes a special sort of relationship to be able to discuss each other's work with no of these unfavorable feelings, and it is a hard task to maintain.