Much of what Miller says seems to go against the advice of other mainstream writers. Which is made very clear when Miller rejects the advice of others for the sake of authenticity. Or for example the praise he gives of not caring about what the reader might think. With that being said there's some similarities that can be found.
Bruce Ballenger, would stand to agree in his article In "The Importance of Writing Badly," Ballenger argues the case that the important thing to do is just to write. While both Miller and Ballenger argue for removal of thoughts on what others might value in my writing, Ballenger argues that it should be introduced later, while Miller praises a more permanent solution. All in all, they both emphasize the journey while
