Feedback and Where to Stuff It, Part Two

On Monday I talked about the three responses to negative feedback (Denial, Defeat, and Disappointment) and how disappointment is the best option but only if you can move past it. So how can you turn that disappointment into motivation that will actually benefit your story? From Depression to Rejuvenation I’ve been told that I take[…]

Feedback and Where to Stuff It

With that title you were probably expecting a rant from the author about a negative comment or review. Instead I want to talk about how to handle feedback, specifically critique-quality comments from writers or other professionals. Actually, I want to talk about how *I* handle those comments. Because at this point in the game I’ve[…]

Learning from Your Mistakes

As a mother, it’s often my instinct to protect my children from making mistakes. I use warnings, what-ifs, stories and other examples to help guide their judgment.  I’m especially thorough when discussing areas where I’ve made mistakes. As a parent, my own lessons are put to use if I can pass them on to my[…]

Creative Minds Unite

Artistic endeavors are often solitary projects.  We sit alone with our… (choose your own instrument of expression)… and we seek to purge our souls of whatever has been fighting to be set free.  We work feverishly (or leisurely) to create and at some point declare our creation “finished.” However, sometimes it just doesn’t feel finished. […]