But that doesn't mean you should give up!
But you know what? That's okay!
Variety
is the spice of life. If we all loved the same things, it would mean that
everything would be the same. How boring would that be?
Very!
I
can't count how many times hubby and I have been discussing an issue, and
someone who doesn't know us well thought we were arguing. Hey, we've been
married twenty-six years...that's how we talk. And we love it! If he
agreed with everything I said or wanted, I'd think, 'Man, where's the tough guy
I married?' and if I gave him everything he wanted... Well, he'd probably like
it for a little while--he is a man, after all--but then, even men would get
bored of a woman who agreed with everything they said and wanted.
So...don't
worry when a few people don't like what you wrote, said, sung, drew... Look for--and
be willing to learn from--the people who offer genuine constructive criticism on what they didn't like about what you
did, as those are the only critiques that matter. The honest reviews that will
help you get even better at your craft, whatever it is.
That
said, yep, I have people who don't like what I write, but that's okay. I know
my characters aren't for everyone. I don't write perfect heroes, just perfect
gentlemen with a few flaws. I write stories about real people, dealing with
real issues, facing real life. And yes, I've learned a lot in the last
three years from those genuine reviewers
I mentioned above--because I was
willing to listen--and I'll keep learning, as long as I can type and read.
So,
brush off your backside, get back on the horse, and get back to work, my
friends!
Thank you for
stopping by my place and reading my musings. Remember these are just my opinions and
shouldn’t be taken too seriously. If you have questions, please feel free
to leave them in the comment section, and I promise you I will answer. If
you’re curious about what I write, please visit one of my author
pages, where you can read all about my novels and short stories. And hey,
I’ll even give you a free book, just for stopping by.
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Every writer needs to read this, hear this, and remember this every once in a while. Thank you for writing it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy! I'm so glad you enjoyed my post and could take something with you, as that was my hope...to lift and encourage fellow readers.
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Well done, Carmen! I really enjoyed your post :) I will be keeping my eye out for those genuine reviews.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! I'm glad you enjoyed. :)
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