In order to grow as a human being and a writer, you’ll have to refrain from hurting and judging yourself. Author Nathaniel Brandon said in his book, Six Pillars of Self-Esteem:
“In the inner courtroom of my mind, mine is the only judgment that counts. In order to grow as a writer, you will need an unwavering desire to see your work for what it is and to treat yourself and your writing with kindness and compassion.
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