So here's the deal you aren't the best writer out there. I know it stinks to hear it but you aren't and neither am I. Okay now that we have that settled lets dive into why it is important to know and accept this fact. I would expect that many other writers and I feel the need to be recognized at some point for my life. I will not stay in the shadows forever and plunk away on this keyboard hoping no one will ever notice what I'm writing. I write for purpose not obscurity.
Having said that, I know deep down I battle with the notion that what if and hopefully when my manuscript is read it turns out to be the best thing ever written. It is a struggle all people feel at some point in their lives have as they fight the forces of making a mark in history. So back to where we began, I am not the best and neither are you. Again why is that important, to keep rubbing in.
If in your mind you feel like you are the best, then you would then not be open to new ideas or ways of doing things. Why would you be, you are the best and nothing anyone can show or tell you can possibly help you. You are immaculate with your strokes of genius. You are impeccable with your awe inspiring words.
Truth be told though, even if you were at the top of your game someone out there is not going to like your work. So take it from another imperfect writer, there is room for improvement. There is so much room that you should keep your mind open every day for new opportunites to expand in what you know. Never stop asking questions of that which is going on around you. Take it all in with fresh perspectives and discover new ways of expressing it into words, don't be afraid to experiment with our wonderful language.
That advice is true in many aspects. Just as soon as we tell ourselves we're the best at something, we close the doors to future development.
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