While it’s great to be on the best-seller list or have an Amazon ranking in the single digits, we writers have an ethical obligation to honor and respect our craft more than the fleeting measure of success that might come our way.
Each time we write, we are making a contract with our readers. We are promising that we are giving them the absolute best and truest work we can produce—even if
- that “truth” might not be commercially popular,
- that “truth” isn’t what our editors, publishers or clients want us to reveal,
- that “truth” is harder to face and share than a glossed-over, watered down version.
What are your boundaries when it comes to seeking success? Have you ever turned down “success” (however you define it) because the process to achieve it violated your principles? Post your comments below.
