Sri Aurobindo

Letters on Poetry and Art

SABCL - Volume 27

Part 2. On His Own and Others’ Poetry
Section 3. Practical Guidance for Aspiring Writers
Guidance in Writing Poetry

Using Criticism from Others

I do not like to show my poems to others; I’m afraid their criticism will take away all impulse to write.

If you do not show them and face criticism how will you improve?

12 October 1933