I am trying to write a book

[the shortest route to the sea]

I hope you're letting people see your work before you dismiss it as unsuccessful?

...no

Some things I give to my english teacher and he's a critical son of a bitch so I get insecure.

[Samus Aran]

...no

Some things I give to my english teacher and he's a critical son of a bitch so I get insecure.

I thrive on criticism and insecurity. It even helps fuel more writing, both in rebellion and in loathing.

Through countless instances of both praise and bashing, I think I've become a better poet. But one thing is for certain: growth requires that you put it out there and get opinions.

[the shortest route to the sea]

I thrive on criticism and insecurity. It even helps fuel more writing, both in rebellion and in loathing.

Through countless instances of both praise and bashing, I think I've become a better poet. But one thing is for certain: growth requires that you put it out there and get opinions.

You're right. It'd help if he wasn't such an asshole.

I'm going to collect things into a text document again, so I can look at them and pick good things.