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A writer can get a lot of criticisms and suggestions. Criticism can be productive, but read them correctly and cull the bad ones.  You should evaluate them as much as they evaluate you.  Here are some ways to handle them appropriately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Note the Nature \u2013 If someone is rude or hostile, it\u2019s not worth bothering.\u00a0 You can\u2019t affect your writing based on someone\u2019s bad attitude or day. On the other hand, If people come at you with general interest, try to stay open as long as you can.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Professionality \u2013 if someone criticizes your work with a professional tone, they probably read your book with that same professionalism.\u00a0 That\u2019s a good thing even if they say something negative.\u00a0 Note that professional doesn\u2019t mean \u201cstick in the mud.\u201d\u00a0 People can be funny, happy, and pleasant and still be professional just as at any workplace.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Evaluate Properly \u2013 I had someone criticize my book after they admitted they expected it to be something else.\u00a0 As they wrote, it was also clear that they hadn\u2019t read my book (at least closely.)\u00a0 I threw that one away.\u00a0 Not every criticism has a useful purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Look for Executables \u2013 Criticism isn\u2019t very useful if it just exists.\u00a0 There should be something that can improve your writing. You should be able to come out of the critique with at least one or two concrete action items that you can actually do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Attention to Subjectivity \u2013 Yours and theirs.\u00a0 Make sure that they don\u2019t come from a place where they are telling you their favorite things or their specific rules for writers.\u00a0 They might push you into being a second rate version of themselves.\u00a0 Then, if they pass that test, don\u2019t read things to maintain your status quo.\u00a0 Often, you have to change your writing in a way that will stretch you in ways that aren\u2019t comfortable.\u00a0 Don\u2019t let your druthers keep you from getting quality ideas for your next work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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