Why Gatekeepers No Longer Control Your Creative Destiny

The guardians of traditional culture may still stand sentry at their outmoded posts, but the truth is, they are relics, echoes from a bygone era.

The gatekeepers remain, but the walls have already fallen.

You Are the Permission You Seek

In this digital age, all you really need is the will to create and the initiative to share.

Have you crafted a painting?

Display it, far and wide.

Directed a film?

Circulate it, across all platforms.

Penned a story?

Publish it, wherever you can.

Embrace the Critique

Feedback is your ally, not your enemy.

Sometimes, the harshest comments offer the most critical lessons.

So listen, adapt, evolve.

Ignore the Naysayers

Then again, there are those who’ll never grasp your vision, those who tear down others to construct a pedestal for themselves.

Pay them no mind.

The Art of Dialogue

Creativity is an exchange, a conversation between you and your audience.

It’s not a monologue, nor is it a dictatorial proclamation from an ivory tower.

Artistic Relativism

Let’s be frank: Your creations won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.

Most of the world’s population will remain either ignorant, or indifferent.

But that’s perfectly fine.

The Magnetic Pull of Authenticity

When you are true to your craft, when you pour your essence into it, you’ll attract an audience that truly resonates with what you offer.

These are the connections that emerge when you dare to share your art.

Published by joncronshawauthor

Best-selling author of fantasy and speculative fiction where hope bleeds but never dies.

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