Comments on: How to Take Criticism Like a Pro

By: Ravi Bedi

Ravi Bedi — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 06:48:10 +0000

Oops! Read waste.
It happens all the time.

By: Ravi Bedi

Ravi Bedi — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 06:45:16 +0000

Those who offer critiques may not always be good writers, and the reverse is also true. I read a novel by a pro (She had published my first book and then rejected all five submissions in a row), and believe me, it was all crap. Everybody cannot tell a good story.
I’ve also read a lot of so-called “Best Sellers”. It was waist of money and time.
If you want an honest review of your work from someone who can tell a good story, send me your PDF. I won’t give any false applause.
Cheers.

By: unsaintly

unsaintly — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:24:56 +0000

I love this post. I find the hardest part is when you get the trolls that want to bring your work down just go bring it down. It is, especially from another writer, the worst part about what we do. Knowing the tedious hours we put into it, it’s comparable to standing outside the museum of art and giving a critique of what’s inside based on the flyer. It’s hard not to get fired up. Then add to that someone walking up to them and saying, “hey why not go in and look at it before you critique their work” and then all their friends running up and giggling, pointing fingers, and taunting them.

It’s something I didn’t expect to encounter as a writer. I expected readers to be more intelligent and keen with their ideas and insight. I personally look forward to hearing the critique. I love other people’s ideas!

By: swiveltam

swiveltam — Mon, 05 May 2014 17:55:52 +0000

In reply to J. E. Fishman. Something else I thought of, that got me fired up after reading your most excellent post, was how to GIVE criticism. I spent some time and put together my own advice for giving. I found that in our critique group there is a huge difference in the way critiques are presented.

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By: Erin Bartels

Erin Bartels — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:03:36 +0000

Fantastic post, the first one I’ve reblogged on my own site: http://erinbartels.com/2014/03/28/how-to-take-criticism-like-a-pro/

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Erin Bartels — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:01:09 +0000

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