When you have a finished piece to show to an agent or editor, don’t
apologize for anything. Imagine trying to sell your piece and starting the
conversation with, "I’m so sorry it’s so short. I just didn’t have any
more to say." What impression are you giving? That you are short on words?
That you don’t like your own writing? Get over it and be positive about your
writing.
10. Trying to Be Someone Else
You have to use your own voice, your own ideas, and your own style when you
write. If you try to write in someone else’s voice or style just to please an
editor or get published, your writing will be stunted and awkward. Please
yourself in your writing, and your writing will be good.