tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post823854488312753046..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Criticism = Free CoachingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-44093667675760770292015-06-12T09:00:22.747-07:002015-06-12T09:00:22.747-07:00That's the positive way to look at things!
Unl...That's the positive way to look at things!<br />Unless you've naturally got thick skin, I think things like this take a little bit of patience before one can truly appreciate. <br />Great post!Karla Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462097054509737042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-14981469949865467502015-06-11T10:49:46.457-07:002015-06-11T10:49:46.457-07:00I think taking criticism takes practice. I think S...I think taking criticism takes practice. I think SOMETIMES even mean criticism can be helpful--it depends on if it gives you something to work with to improve. And I think sometimes well-intentioned just doesn't help--someone doesn't understand your genre or something. It is always good to consider it though. Giving it, I try to be constructive and kind--frame it in a way that makes it easier to swallow.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-72263890063283511472015-06-10T15:58:12.731-07:002015-06-10T15:58:12.731-07:00I love Joyce Meyer's advice too, Julie!! She r...I love Joyce Meyer's advice too, Julie!! She really brings things down to practical. I do admit to having a bit of a time with criticism. I think it is because of how I was treated in high school and also with an abusive ex. I'm getting better. I know the critiquer is not being mean or out to get me. I know they're trying to help. But I still have to back away for a day or two from a crit and let things process. I have to trust myself not to hack apart my story because of the crit as well. I've done that in the past, I know that's part of why I'm still not published. These days, I'm learning to listen to my writer's voice. I know not everything I write is perfect but it's not all bad either. I'm hoping this makes a difference in how I approach things in the future. We need trust between us and our crit partners, an important step in getting to where we all want to be: published and more importantly, read by others.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-53671376589467027732015-06-10T10:50:46.327-07:002015-06-10T10:50:46.327-07:00That's a good attitude and approach to take. I...That's a good attitude and approach to take. I take it from my crit group and editor fine. My skin is thicker than it used to be, but has a way to go yet.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-26020088996507572522015-06-10T07:53:15.267-07:002015-06-10T07:53:15.267-07:00I think accepting that we're not experts goes ...I think accepting that we're not experts goes a long way in accepting criticism. I know many writers are better than I am. And if more than one reviewer says the same thing about one of my books, I know they're probably onto something.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-36469903691274960102015-06-10T05:36:02.098-07:002015-06-10T05:36:02.098-07:00I do tend to internalize criticism, even if it is ...I do tend to internalize criticism, even if it is given nicely, and beat up on myself. But then I pick myself up and try to improve myself as a result of the helpful advice, even if it wasn't said as nice as it could be.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-42223910583649446032015-06-10T05:19:36.388-07:002015-06-10T05:19:36.388-07:00The key when giving criticism is to present it in ...The key when giving criticism is to present it in a constructive, helpful manner. This goes for writing crits as well as any aspect in life. If it's given in a way that is degrading to the recipient, why should they receive it positively? <br /><br />In writing, I have experienced harsh crits twice. I am a very understanding person and desire to move forward in all aspects of life. But honestly, I took those crits more personally for me as a person then toward my writing. It was crushing on a personal level. That is never productive. On the other hand, I've had amazing crits that pointed out the positives in my writing, which gave me the extra verve I need to become a better writer. We really are all in this together. :) S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88197068301269909932015-06-10T04:58:20.760-07:002015-06-10T04:58:20.760-07:00I look forward to the crits I receive on my work b...I look forward to the crits I receive on my work because I know it's going to help me make whatever I've written better. I do think I take criticism better on my written work than in other though...ahem. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-69531794663770185162015-06-10T04:26:05.739-07:002015-06-10T04:26:05.739-07:00That's a great way to look at it. I am always ...That's a great way to look at it. I am always open to what my critique partners say and I try to learn from negative reviews. I know some authors won't read reviews, but I want to know what I did wrong so I can correct it in the next book.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com