Conceit Can Be An Author's Downfall
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Don't Let Success Inflate Your Ego By Being Rude To Others
For years I have been writing and publishing articles under various "pen" names. Many have been very successful, shared and referenced by others. Others have been used with permission in books, studies and in schools.
There is not a day that goes by that I do not get numerous emails regarding my articles. Of course I am impressed and do pat myself on my back. But one thing I DO NOT do is act conceited towards others. That encompasses in comment, in email, in articles or in my profile that I may have anywhere. You will never find where I have put myself up on a pedestal, posing as being above any other being on this planet.
However, I see authors daily, who have become successful, and then they put themselves up on a pedestal as the "all knowing" person, and post such things about being arrogant, grumpy, and how they have no time for others unless they are respected for being the All Knowing Author. They will further be short and rude in comments on articles and in community forums. They try to leave the thought that you should feel privileged that they took their "valuable" time to read your material and commented with their negative comment.
You will find them in all online communities. I have yet to find one community where this group of the All Knowings do not exist. Maybe they belong to an All Knowing Author's Union, the AKAU of the Universe or something similar.
I will say this, when these Kings and Queens of the All Knowing stop by and leave such garbage on any of my articles, wherever they may be found, I will do several things no matter what stats you show on your profile. I will delete the comment, unfollow you if I follow you, and unlink to any of your articles I may have referenced in any of my articles. I will further block you on the site, Facebook, Twitter, etc., or wherever else I may have you. I refuse for you and your "success" to piggyback on myself or my material.
Now I am sure that this will raise some hairs being I am posting this on a site filled with authors, however, I was going to post this on my personal site, but wanted to share it where it would get more viewership, and I feel that HP offers that.
Don't get me wrong, I am always open to constructive types of comments, and please do point things out. I learn from all comments with the exclusion of what I have referenced in this hub. I enjoy responding to all comments, emails, and all communications and am well known to take the time to respond to all. This does not come out of conceit, but out of compassion and the love of doing so.
Please note I never specified any community, site or forum by name, nor will I. This is just a heads up for all who pop in from all over the web and read this along with my articles wherever you find them.
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Thank you so much, Chelsea! Appreciate you stopping by, reading and commenting!
Love the topic of this hub! And you are a man of your word - you do go out of your way to help others and for that I thank you. Thanks for sharing this one Dale!
Thanks so very much, Alissa! What a wonderful comment to read and very kind! Appreciate you stopping by, reading and commenting as always!
Thanks for the article, I am new to this site and luckily haven't received any mean feedback but this article puts it in perspective if and when I do. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Hello, Shuck! Thanks for reading and stopping by! As I mentioned in my hub, I was not referring to any specific play or site online, but various places I have been online over the years. Most certainly don't let this type of feedback on one of your hubs ever stumble you, and just take it for what it is, and let it go. I think jealousy may motive some to do these types of things. Another thought is that some one who does act this way in a comment, well what normally happens? I click on the profile and then click on a few articles to learn more about them. So their mission is accomplished, they have successfully drawn hits to their profile and articles/hubs, etc.
Excellent subject, Dale and you covered it with great style and compassion. I think we've all had the folks you're referring to "hit" us on occasion and yes, on many different sites and circumstances. There is a proper way to offer criticism or any negative attitude -- it's called "class." Voted UP -- definitely! Best, Sis
I wish I knew what it was like to be a successful writer. Voting this Up and Interesting.
Hello Angela, and thanks so much! I agree with "class" 100 percent!
Hello, alocsin! Thanks for reading and commenting... Hmm... you "wish" you knew what it was like to be a successful writer? Lol, you have almost 200 hubs here that are being well read, and I have enjoyed the ones I have read so far. You are a successful writer in my book, however, you don't fall into any thing I mentioned in this hub. :)
Very interesting. I work as an editor and critic, mostly for new writers (fortunately!). Many creative writers are charming and personable, worthy of support. But among their ranks are some real arrogant types. I suspect the arrogance gene and the ambition driving authors are close neighbors. I do not think that becoming a "published author" should be the key motivation; rather, a love for writing and self-expression, interaction with others, ought to count more.
Hello Website Examiner! Thanks for dropping by and reading! Of course, thanks as well for the insightful comment. I agree with you that a love for writing and self-expression along with interaction with others is a must need for a "good" author. :) I am not referring to those arrogant ones.
I was appalled when I met many of those types when I worked as a tech writer. Being helpful and supportive nets you much more success! Nicely written!
Thanks nifwtiseirff, and I certainly do agree that being polite and nice as well as supportive allows us to have much more success with those we are communicating with.
chelseacharleston Level 4 Commenter 4 months ago
Great reminder! Great topic! All around great hub!