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An Open Letter to the Hotshots
This is not the time to crow over your successes.
Note: The following may not win me any fans, but I’m hoping you’ll take this in the spirit of which it’s intended.
To a “certain segment” of writers here:
You know who you are. At least I hope you do. If not, let me ILLUMINATE you: You’re the hotshots. The money-makers. You are the writers who just can’t help yourselves. You present us with story after story about your success on this platform and it’s gotten out of hand. No, more than that, it’s borderline insulting.
I don’t believe this is intentional but you might want to rethink how you “share” your success with the rest of us.
For one thing, it’s not necessary to shriek about your incredible earnings in a headline. I know you’re excited. I get it. I would be, too! But, perhaps you can work that enthusiasm into a story where the content is written in such a way that inspires us, rather than make us feel bad about ourselves. Or worse, doubt our acumen.
For the record, I do not. But other writers, especially the newbies, may indeed doubt themselves.
I’m struggling to understand what your motives are for continually rubbing our…
