First of all, great points that every creator should be aware of:
So true! All of them.
I wonder if people don't know that you are NOT supposed to please everyone. (In fact you simply cannot and will most likely end up displeasing everyone instead) On the contrary you should be trying to find your audience and thanking anyone who gave your story a try; even if they didn't like it. (Or left when it evolved later on, just as you probably evolved as a creator)
When someone isn't part of your audience then you should not want them as much as they do not want to read your story. Why would you ever waste your time and energy on them? Isn't it better to use that energy to keep working and putting your story out there with the hope that your ideal reader will eventually come across it?
Would any of you do work you do not like simply to keep a subscriber? Would you NOT grow and change as a creator over the years?
Simple rules you can keep in mind?
- Treat others as you would like to be treated, even when and if they are being rude.
- Always focus on creating the best work you want. Work you will be happy with.
- And most importantly, get it done. Finish it.