How do you react to suggestions or criticism

by Adrian Sroka
12th March 2014

Its your story. You know it better than anyone. If you have let others view your work, did they just lance boils or offer remedies?

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Hi Adrian

It's mostly constructive criticism and suggestions I've had, but it took a while for me to become open-minded enough to listen to others. If the suggestions sound good, give them serious thought.

Someone's comments might even make you reconsider whether or not you do know your own story as well as you think you do. That's a blow to the ego at first but it could make you to take a step back and seriously think about how to strengthen your story.

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Nice question Adrian......

I believe that I can decipher constructive criticism and time pass comments. I always look forward to reading even an one line criticism, I would always like to satisfy each reader of mine.......

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15/03/2014

I don't know, I think sometimes boils do need a good lancing

(I say as I glare at my 75% finished first draft and tut a bit)

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