Your Taste Is Why Your Work Disappoints You

Your Taste Is Why Your Work Disappoints You

The other day, I was scrolling through Twitter when a question froze me. “Who else smiles when reading their writing?” The lady wrote. My first thought was, “Not me madam, not me. I cringe when reading my stuff.” She said my answer made her sad and hoped that one day I could also smile at my writing.

Hating your writing is a sign of growth

Knowing that you suck means that you’re good enough to recognize good work

Other people will love your work, and that matters more

It’s the audience that gives value to creative work.

The creative gap drives you to improve

When you feel upset about your writing, grab a book, devour some pages, then write some. You’ll feel better, and Stephen King will be proud of you.

It’s better to underestimate yourself than to be delusional

It’s healthier to tell yourself, “Look. Right now, you’re not where you want to be as a writer. To get there, you gotta be humble, seek feedback, and break a sweat or twenty-two.”

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