“The Hidden Dangers of Writer Entitlement: Why I Refuse to Tolerate Mediocrity Any Longer”
What if I told you that the key to success as a writer often lies in the relationships you build, rather than the content you create? Imagine standing on a tightrope stretching across a vast chasm, your feet teetering between ambition and collaboration. It’s a precarious position that many of us know all too well. As writers, we can sometimes get so lost in our individual journeys that we forget the power of community. In the inspiring piece “Don’t Burn Your Bridges Before You Cross Them,” the author shares a heartfelt narrative about the joys of fostering connections within the writing community. This reminder of generosity and support shines light on an often overlooked aspect of our craft: lifting each other up to overcome the challenges we face. Join me as we explore this essential message that not only resonates with writers but also serves as a gentle nudge to create a more interconnected world. LEARN MORE.
THE RECKLESS WRITER
Don’t burn your bridges before you cross them
One of the things that brings me the most joy as a writer is using my platform to bring attention to other voices. I believe that mission should be a fundamental objective of any writer. Anyone who has ever put pen to paper knows the struggle of finding readers. It’s a tragedy, because there are many worthwhile voices that are forced to give up before they ever have a chance to sing.
Recently I was on a video call with a teacher friend of mine. He related an anecdote that I thought would be a good article and I told him as much. I offered to help him polish the idea off and format it correctly.
“You’re the first writer who has ever offered to help me,” he said. That statement made me proud, but it also made me sad. This idea of helping each other shouldn’t be the exception. We all need to work together to engender generosity among writers.
That being the case, there are still some writers who get on my nerves.
The review request
A couple months ago, I received an email from an author inquiring if I was interested in reviewing his book. He included some promotional material so I checked…
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