Hi Lena! I've been reading through old entries here on your LJ and I can't resist posting something here. You might not even see this comment but ah well...
Emily Dickinson wrote her poetry for herself alone and often times burned her pieces so that no one else could read them. The poetry we do have of hers is considered to be some of the best American poetry in the nation's relatively short, literary history. Just a better example of how excellence isn't necessarily linked to obtaining feedback nor being a professional nor even interacting with others who read your works.
Btw, your LJ is a really fascinating read. I'm going through all your old fanfic recommendations. Thanks for being so thorough and thoroughly interesting!
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Emily Dickinson wrote her poetry for herself alone and often times burned her pieces so that no one else could read them. The poetry we do have of hers is considered to be some of the best American poetry in the nation's relatively short, literary history. Just a better example of how excellence isn't necessarily linked to obtaining feedback nor being a professional nor even interacting with others who read your works.
Btw, your LJ is a really fascinating read. I'm going through all your old fanfic recommendations. Thanks for being so thorough and thoroughly interesting!