words that truly come from within oneself
27th May 2017 | for Creatives | create for YOURSELF, artist integrity, creative fear, writing, reaching your audience, writer-reader relationship, feedback/criticism/rejection, Doug Dorst |
"There are gasps and shouts, even some violinistic cries. He has sent several people scurrying to the woods in fear, which is unfortunate, but it is the sort of thing that happens when one finds the words that truly come from within oneself."
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