Ill advised

Ill advised I appreciate advice and perspective of others especially when I am confused. Someone nudged me to the right direction can be very helpful, though it does make me wonder if outside criticism is always beneficial or can sometimes hold back true greatness. While input from others is wonderful, history shows us there are many "gatekeepers" who failed to recognize boundary-pushing, groundbreaking work. Here are a few favorite examples of "failed advice" in art and music: - Queen: Executives claimed "Bohemian Rhapsody" was too long and lacked a chorus. The band refused to cut it, and it became a legendary hit.- Claude Monet: Critics mocked his work as "unfinished sketches" and advised him to learn basic draftsmanship. His movement eventually birthed modern art.- Emily Dickinson: Critics and early editors heavily targeted her unusual use of slashes, non-traditional punctuation, irregular capitalization, and slant rhyme, calling her poetry "unfinished," "strange," and "wrong". During her lifetime, a tiny handful of her poems were published, and editors aggressively altered them to fit standard Victorian structures. She kept writing in private without compromising her artistic vision. I love how these wonderful artists never compromised on their personal style and vision. They stayed true to their heart despite what critics said, focusing on what truly fulfilled them rather than chasing popularity.While it is such a wonderful bonus when others enjoy our work, I truly believe that success comes from staying genuine to your own creative vision.As someone once said, "Words are clumsy." While proper format, punctuation, and grammar certainly seems play a big role but  I believe that, in the end, writing something that touches the reader's heart is what matters most. As a writer, you love what you’ve created, please don't fret if someone offers advice or suggests changes. Keep your work exactly as you versioned it—you may very well be on your way to creating a true masterpiece!