1/ This point is exactly why I get so angry at garbage artists giving advice to other newbs on how to be an artist "just as good as them". It's arrogance combined with cluelessness. Objective standards exist (the very idea of advice presupposes it!), and self delusionhttps://twitter.com/kendrictonn/status/1350514769112006659 …
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2/ hurts both you and anyone you share it with. You MUST find the best works, immerse yourself in them, [ try ] to learn what makes them great, cultivate the ability to perceive the delta between your work and the great works, and then strive to close the gap. >>>
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3/ I will never ever be Heinlein or Haldeman or Herbert or Tolkien or Gene Wolfe. ...but by paying attention to what makes their works great, I can strive to improve my own work. You will never cook a French Laundry meal if you are in love with your own Slim Jim Egg Scramble.
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TY ! I really appreciate that!
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