User blog comment:Parlour/A Much Needed Thank You/@comment-25052433-20190218080428

No worries, we all grow and develop over time if we're open minded and willing to take advice when it fits. A little bit of cockiness is important in writing anyway, since we have to promote our work as something that is totally worth a stranger's time.

Having your own identity is also important, and your accomplishment before arriving here should be part of your identity as a writer that you take anywhere you go. Celebrate what you're wins.

I'm glad you've stuck it out. When I first got here I didn't know what I was doing and I certainly never could have predicted that I'd end up writing multiple stories, a novel length series AND publishing my own book. This is a great place to develop your talents, showcase your works, network with incredible artists, authors and creators and even take the leap into printed media.

In short, sticking around and growing my portfolio here was the best choice I ever made. Glad to see you're finding that same value here!