Criticism:
Ahh, the elephant in the room that no writer wants to look in the face. The 3 star (or 1) review that came when you were hoping for at least 4 or 5. We seek praise from our friends and colleagues, and instead we get slapped with criticism. Writers (and authors) are the first to come to the defense of their work, even when it’s bad. And that’s fine. I think you should stand up for what you’ve written, for what you believe in. And you should believe in your work. That’s great. But you should also be open to hearing what other’s have to say about your work. Never, never, never be afraid of criticism. You are not always right. There’s always another writer, a friend, an agent, or an editor, just another person damn it!, who you should be listening to because maybe, just maybe, their opinion is for once better than yours. Remember, the word Listen is on this list too. Know how to criticize constructively but know how to take criticism too! Time: I hear it a lot. “I don’t have the time or patience to write.” My answer is always the same. “Then don’t.” Writing definitely takes time and writers often seek out every ounce of it they can whether that be on a laptop in a cafe or on a notepad in a doctor’s waiting room. I always carry a notepad with me everywhere I go and have been known to quickly jot down a thought at a redlight. And I am always looking for methods how to write my essay easily. If you are like me, you’ve probably plotted out entire scenes or conversations in your head on the way to work. I also find that I’m more creative in the morning fresh out of bed with coffee in hand. Through the week, I have a 45 minute window to myself before I have to get ready for work. If I got up earlier, I’d have more time. But my last book was written over 3 months within this 45 minute space of time and on the weekends. Like any hobby, if you want to write, you have to find the time to do it. Plain and simple. Part 2 of that saying leads us to our next word…
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