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“If you write (or paint or dance or sculpt or sing, I suppose), someone will try to make you feel lousy about it,” quote by Stephen King
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““If you write (or paint or dance or sculpt or sing, I suppose), someone will try to make you feel lousy about it,””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 2014

King notes that creators often face criticism that aims to diminish their confidence.

In simple terms: Creators are often attacked to make them feel bad.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite negativity.

Themes

creativity criticism confidence resilience

Mood

determined encouraging

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • visual arts
  • performance
  • online publishing

Key Concepts

psychology artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who supports your creative work?
  • How do you turn critique into growth?
A Different Perspective

Criticism can also offer constructive feedback.

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