Annoying Quote by Denise Mina
“You have to take your ego out of it and say, do I want people to be obsequious to me or do I want to write good books? If it's the latter, you have to take criticism. It's annoying, but that's how to do good stuff; listen to other people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Magazine, 2020
To create great writing, set ego aside, accept criticism, and focus on craft rather than flattery.
In simple terms: Put ego aside, accept criticism, write well.
Key Takeaway
Seek honest feedback.
Themes
humility
craft
criticism
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- peer review
- self‑editing
Key Concepts
creative process
authorial integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle harsh critiques?
- What practices keep ego in check?
A Different Perspective
Ego can hinder authenticity.
