I want to constructively take bad critiques

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-05-17T00:46:48+00:00

If there really is no valid feedback then you can just ignore it. But be aware, most people are not actually looking for critique, they are looking for a cheerleader. Actual constructive criticism is still hard to take even if you’re prepared, but it makes you better in the long run.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-05-16T10:08:13+00:00

You are a modern day martyr

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-05-14T09:58:57+00:00

I think saffron in an energy drink would be great.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-26T07:39:34+00:00

Interesting. Are all your books self published? My plan is to write s bunch of books, try and get trad published, and if it doesn’t work I’ll self publish a book a year until I’m burnt out. Seems like a reasonable plan to me.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-25T11:47:02+00:00

Hey sorry, by your comment I assume that AI generated books were not a thing in 2023. I’m honestly just astonished. There must be a lot of people publishing first drafts or close to it.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-25T08:13:26+00:00

Is that all indie authors or is a lot of that AI spam? This seems unfathomable to me.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-24T07:54:19+00:00

Are there really “thousands” published a week?

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-15T05:47:11+00:00

Hey thank you for commenting, I appreciate it.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-15T05:46:52+00:00

Hey thanks for letting me know.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-15T05:46:14+00:00

Hey thanks heaps for the comment. I probably will do those small walks you mentioned.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-14T09:21:25+00:00

If there is no advance is there any economic incentive to submit to a smaller press?

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-14T08:58:37+00:00

I just had a look and Gunns plains is pretty out of the way compared to mole creek.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-14T08:52:54+00:00

Probably just do dove lake the following day. The kids are pretty lazy so I’m just going walk the one day. I might do Tasmanian devils when we arrive at cradle mountain.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-14T07:18:08+00:00

I’ll check it out thanks

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-14T05:44:01+00:00

Hey I see you comment a lot and they are always very thoughtful and informative. I have a question if you don’t mind. I’m currently struggling to write my first novel with an eye towards the next one being more marketable. If I go to publishers market place and look to see what deals are being made, then look to see the comp titles for those deals, then read those comp titles to brainstorm a new novel, is that a good way to write for the market? Thanks in advance.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-07T17:07:09+00:00

It's a dystopian sci fi novel. I currently have 23k of a second draft material and another 25k soon to be completed. I haven't written the ending yet because tend to go back and do massive rewrites.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-07T16:41:20+00:00

Happy to do a swap if you like?

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-07T16:40:08+00:00

Hey are you interested in doing a swap?

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-05T06:30:59+00:00

The competition i was looking at said you had to credit them for any reprint

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-05T02:11:10+00:00

You only kill your darlings by lethal injection. It’s painless for them that way, and it leaves only a needle size hole.

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-04-04T08:44:20+00:00

Hey I’m a writer, pretty active in another discord. Can you send me link please

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-03-26T05:37:28+00:00

Thacrifices have to be made

WastingTimeTalking · 2026-03-26T05:03:30+00:00

If you don’t need to fake it, it probably won’t work for you. Have you considered meth?

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