“Do not let arrogance go to your head and despair to your heart; do not let compliments go to your head and criticisms to your heart; do not let success go to your head and failure to your heart.” ―Roy T. Bennett
Criticism
A Writer’s Most Powerful Weapon
“A writer’s most powerful weapon, his true strength, was his intuition, and regardless of whether he had any talent, if the critics combined to discredit an author’s nose for things, he would be reduced to a fearful creature who took a mistakenly guarded, absurdly cautious approach to his work, which would end up stifling his … Continue reading A Writer’s Most Powerful Weapon
We Often Think Of Oppression In Terms Of Tyrants
"We often think of oppression in terms of tyrants, but it most often comes from the institutions, philosophies, and people closest to us. Most oppression is near and dear. Next time your spouse or partner abusively criticizes you, or says you are worthless, not good enough, stupid, or inadequate — tell them that if it … Continue reading We Often Think Of Oppression In Terms Of Tyrants
Don’t Ever Criticize Yourself
"Don't ever criticize yourself. Don't go around all day long thinking, 'I'm unattractive, I'm slow, I'm not as smart as my brother.' God wasn't having a bad day when he made you... If you don't love yourself in the right way, you can't love your neighbor. You can't be as good as you are supposed … Continue reading Don’t Ever Criticize Yourself
There’s A Difference
Of late, I've noticed people feel incredibly safe behind their computer-based bubbles, but I often wonder how real people are being. Sometimes, stories don't add up (You can't bullshit me, I have common sense.), and other times, it takes about two seconds for someone to get offended by the simplest thing. What is that you … Continue reading There’s A Difference
Are You Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
Do you ever find yourself utterly dizzy reading what you've written, or even the work of a fellow writer? If so, welcome to the club! I have been editing for a client for three days now. At the rate I'm going, I will be done next week. All I will say about it is that … Continue reading Are You Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 