1. I will not disparage my own work. 

2. I will not compare myself with other writers (artists). 

3. I will not deny the telling of the lesser tale, because there is no “lesser tale.”

4. I will not fail to promote my work to those most likely to enjoy it.

5. I will not  make excuses for failure, since there is no such thing.

6. I will not fish for compliments, approval or praise. 

7. I will never stop advancing my craft. 

8. I will communicate. 

9. I will change minds. 

10. And above all, I will write the next book.