Monday Quote
Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage. ~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ain’t that the truth?! Have you found yourself working toward something you really wanted, but then you hit a wall of opinion that makes you second guess if you’re heading in the right direction or not? How do you deal with it?
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June 9th, 2008 @ 8:36 am
Generally, I ignore them.
June 9th, 2008 @ 9:33 am
I had some people in my life who didn’t want me to succeed and labeled me as obsessed. *g* Basically, everyone else was allowed to have a career, but me. In this situation, I’ve pretty much gotten to the point that it’s their problem, not mine. I’m happy and they can take it or leave it.
If I’m getting a lot of negative feedback about a story idea, I question whether or not they’re my reader. Sometimes, they aren’t, which is perfectly fine. If they normally get my stories, I get some distance or try brainstorming to see how I can tweak the plot so they will accept it. *g* But in the end, I listen to my gut.
June 11th, 2008 @ 1:40 am
Lisa- go you!!!
Leigh Ann - grrr on those people! What a negative attitude! I’m glad you didn’t let it hold you back.
On life in general I’m with Lisa
When it comes to story feedback, I do have a rule of 3. If one person gives me feedback I don’t agree with, I file it. If two give me the same feedback, I analyze where its coming from and why. If I get it from a third source, I know, even if I don’t agree, there is a problem that has to be addressed.
Unless any of the three are my editor… then I listen to her first LOL.