Fearless Writing with Bill Kenower: No Bad Writers

Whatever we think about other writers, we think about ourselves. Never call an author whose work you don’t enjoy “bad.” It’s only a matter of time before you look at your own stories and believe they stink and that you have no talent.

[@rjjeffreys]

I always most enjoy, and deeply relate to, all of your excellent Fearless Writing videos here, Bill. Thank you!

[@kristinaparker5597]

"How do I create something that isn't bad?" This question rambles about in my head...and that's the problem! Thank you for pointing this out.

[@BillKenower]

You're welcome!

[@lauriezolas2055]

Thank you. Love that it's a matter of telling the story I want to tell, and love that it's not avoiding bad writing.

[@BillKenower]

Fear is movement away from, and love is a movement toward!

[@JudyKenower-lj5of]

This is wonderful - whether you're a writer or not. ❤️❤️

[@BillKenower]

Exactly!

[@fragwagon]

I find it helpful to see the bad reviews of my favorite books and writers. Helps me to relax quite a bit (after initial annoyance and urge to defend them!)

[@BillKenower]

Interesting! I think you're right. Helps put things in perspective.

[@johnglynhughes4239]

Thanks Bill!
Was it not Hemingway who stated he hated reading other writers prose; that if it was bad he hated bad writing, and if it was good he felt jealous?

[@BillKenower]

That sounds about right.