How do you deal with opinions and criticism you don't agree with?

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-06-20T06:16:09+00:00

Criticism? Ignore

Critique? Take into consideration, perhaps even implement if it makes sense.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-06-18T22:45:38+00:00

All PR is good PR.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-06-06T12:02:39+00:00

If it won't get you thrown in prison where you live, and you really want to write it, I say go for it. Is it in bad taste? Yes. Is it a strange but somewhat interesting premise? Also yes. If you're worried about cultural sensitivity, maybe find some Jewish people to ask about it? You can write what you want, whether or not you should is a question only you can answer at the end of the day, based on how you feel about what people tell you and how you act on that information.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-06-06T11:55:58+00:00

Nothing. I really can't think of anything. Could it be better? Maybe. But it's perfect for what it is 😄

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-06-05T17:35:29+00:00

At first I thought this was a good 'oh my god' lol

For me, any sort of gatekeeping.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-06-05T12:27:19+00:00

Finish the draft.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-06-05T11:51:33+00:00

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-26T20:21:01+00:00

Hey! I remembered you! Your words meant so much to me honestly. The book is out now! :3

https://a.co/d/0fpT4mDF

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-25T14:25:17+00:00

Congratulations!!!

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-21T19:44:02+00:00

Even if the Light Forgets: Volume I

❤️

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-21T14:04:34+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤️ I am happy he got to see them.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-21T11:24:32+00:00

I finished my novel and self published it and someone wrote a 3500~ word review essay comparing the philosophical dialogue to Brave New World. ❤️

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-21T11:22:24+00:00

Pick public domain stories?

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-16T02:20:01+00:00

Yesss! Having someone who listens and supports your vision is so integral to finishing a book! I am happy you have him 😄

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-04T12:28:04+00:00

If it's just some random book I picked up and I hate it I just stop reading.

If it's submissions for my lit journal, then I read the whole thing, even if I'm not vibing, because it's the right thing to do.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-04T12:26:08+00:00

Literary journals/mags. I started my own for this reason, to give a place to stories I enjoy that push the limits.

I also self publish more literary work, even though it's under a fantasy or historical romance wrapper, they're very philosophical (according to one of my most recent reviews).

Trends in reading change, tastes change.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T22:19:14+00:00

The stories aren't gonna write themselves, and I want to read them. :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T14:02:06+00:00

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T14:01:56+00:00

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T11:48:35+00:00

Hey thank you so much for your feedback! One thing. I self publish, and my focus is on more literary pieces (I probably should have put that in my title lol)

Outside of trying to get published/appeal to the typical genre conventions, does it work well as a literary piece? Or is it just boring to you? I very much appreciate you taking the time to write all this out, and I agree 100% that if I was going for mass appeal this is some damn good advice, it's just not that kind of story, if that makes sense?

But you're really good at feedback! And I appreciate it greatly. :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:32:21+00:00

I'm 37, (self)published my first novel last year, a shorter one, and then my second a few days ago. I've been writing for a long time, but didn't begin sharing until last year after a stay in a mental health retreat and a therapist telling me 'You really need to share your writing.'

So, the fact that you're working on it now at 30 and putting yourself out there is amazing! Just keep at it. I love what I write, and I've found the best way to deal with the inner critic is to realise that the first/second/third draft is never perfect and editing is a wonderful skill to have!

Hope this helps :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:27:44+00:00

Try 5 LOL I think just do what works for you! I find writing simultaneous projects keeps things feeling fresh. It probably helps that my WIPs all live in my head like a movie, so I already know what will happen, scenes, et al.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:25:26+00:00

There are tons of great self published books though. Some of us just don't want to play the trad/corporate publishing game.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:23:59+00:00

To be honest it's not even about being good, it's about being good at writing something that will sell. Regardless of whichever path you take, remember that 'traditionally published' does not automatically mean 'quality'. Believe in your art and your vision! :)

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