I was specifically asked
for advice
by another writer
in a writing group.
I answered
based on my experience.
Then another writer,
a writer who didn’t know
the person asking the question,
a writer who didn’t write
in our niche,
posted advice
that contradicted mine.
That advice might be
right for her niche.
It wasn’t right for ours.
I didn’t argue with her.
I didn’t explain
why her advice didn’t apply.
I didn’t state
that her advice was wrong.
That would serve
no purpose.
Either the asker
of the question
recognized my experience
or she didn’t.
Time is precious.
Unless you enjoy
debating topics,
don’t waste time
by arguing your advice is the best.
Either people will recognize
your expertise
based on your credentials
or they won’t.
That’s THEIR choice
to make.