You let this guy troll you. Even his snarky photograph was telling of who he is. What you write about is just as important as how you write. Although I am not a “Randian,” I am reminded of her quote: “That which is not worth contemplating in life, is not worth re-creating in art.” Take it as a lesson: Don’t write about dumb people doing dumb things (even if they went to Princeton). If you want to write about ridiculous Princeton grads (who are nonetheless probably very smart), try doing a long-form story on Ted Cruz and Pete Hegseth. I guess that would be worth the read.
You let this guy troll you. Even his snarky photograph was telling of who he is. What you write about is just as important as how you write. Although I am not a “Randian,” I am reminded of her quote: “That which is not worth contemplating in life, is not worth re-creating in art.” Take it as a lesson: Don’t write about dumb people doing dumb things (even if they went to Princeton). If you want to write about ridiculous Princeton grads (who are nonetheless probably very smart), try doing a long-form story on Ted Cruz and Pete Hegseth. I guess that would be worth the read.