Remember, there is a difference between a critic and someone offering a critique. The critic will level judgments against your writing, your chances of succeeding, or you personally.

“Criticizing is easy and fast. Creating is difficult and slow.

The two hours you spent on a book or movie usually took to years to produce.

Anyone can tear down someone else’s work. The true test of insight is whether you can help them improve it or build something of your own.”