Honestly, you're absolutely right, and hearing it in a rational way makes be second guess it. I knew it was a big ask, and tried to explain the benefits, but reading it all from someone else's perspective does sound different.

You're right about risk free writing creating mediocrity, too, and maybe it's best I wait until I've got it completely written, and simply credit myself for making it all possible.

I had moments where I thought this could be a bit too much, and this being the first feedback only confirms it. I've taken down the proposal and will continue writing the series the same way I always have.