tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post6822128462106796475..comments2024-03-03T03:46:08.833-05:00Comments on Lissa Bryan: #IWSG Insecure Writer's Support Group: Criticism in PerspectiveLissa Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07397546855668410933noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-41818312224203573462014-02-10T14:02:52.581-05:002014-02-10T14:02:52.581-05:00I agree your perspective rocks! As authors we forg...I agree your perspective rocks! As authors we forget these statistics and we only see the "bad review." This happened me last night, I found a 1 star review on my novel No Place to Run, and I was really bummed. The reader didn't get the story at all which was frustrating for me, but that's what happens sometimes and like you said, not everyone is going to love what you write.Regina Paul-Author, Artist, Intuitivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170177885598318547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-48022830113486964012014-02-05T18:28:12.752-05:002014-02-05T18:28:12.752-05:00Bad reviews can be heartbreaking, but I love the p...Bad reviews can be heartbreaking, but I love the perspective you put on it. We all know we won't be able to please every reader out there, but you should only worry about the ones who you CAN please. Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-63548023105490144702014-02-05T16:47:41.698-05:002014-02-05T16:47:41.698-05:00I always feel especially empathetic with new write...I always feel especially empathetic with new writers first offering their work to the outside world. It can be such a fragile time for a new writer, and I've sadly seen some too stung by the harsh nature of criticism to continue. That's why we especially need one another to offer support.Lissa Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07397546855668410933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-43098533393807667242014-02-05T16:45:35.125-05:002014-02-05T16:45:35.125-05:00Thank you! It's a tough world for creators tod...Thank you! It's a tough world for creators today. In the days of yore, all artists and writers had to worry about was a few critics in newspaper. Now, we have thousands of critics. And with so many people entering the market to offer their work, it can be harder to reach your target audience.<br /><br />But we persevere. And we have one another to offer encouragement and support.Lissa Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07397546855668410933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-51705355648004087682014-02-05T16:42:56.383-05:002014-02-05T16:42:56.383-05:00I'm sorry that happened to you. Reviews can be...I'm sorry that happened to you. Reviews can be brutal sometimes. I think sometimes people forget that authors are people, too. Being on the other side of the screen has certainly made me think harder about how I phrase my responses to people. I want my criticism to be helpful and uplifting, not hurtful.<br /><br />There are also people out there who just love to be negative. There are Lissa Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07397546855668410933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-79958739240648697072014-02-05T16:31:20.760-05:002014-02-05T16:31:20.760-05:00Oh I feel so much better about those two horrific...Oh I feel so much better about those two horrific reviews I have not been able to get out of my mind. Great insite!<br />doreenmcgettigandotcomDoreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-78917508149454443002014-02-05T15:55:52.767-05:002014-02-05T15:55:52.767-05:00What a great post! I like this stats, they are mak...What a great post! I like this stats, they are making me feel better about the critical nature of art. Thank you!Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-87416582908028112152014-02-05T14:52:02.887-05:002014-02-05T14:52:02.887-05:00What a great perspective you put this in. Thanks ...What a great perspective you put this in. Thanks for the reminder. Hopefully, when I finally finish my WIP, I'll remember your words of wisdom!<br /><br /><a href="http://elsieiswriting.com" rel="nofollow">Elsie</a>Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.com