The Problem of Entitlement: A Question of Respect
Almond argues that a culture of negativity is growing in the world of writers, partly due to a fear that they are competing for fewer steady jobs and a shrinking audience. “Entitlement is the enemy of artistic progress, which requires patience and gratitude and, above all, humility. You don’t grow as a writer by writing off other people’s efforts. You grow as a writer by respecting the process.”
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Poets & Writers
Published: Aug 24, 2014
Length: 8 minutes (2,100 words)