Hello everyone, I hope all is well with you. I’m back today after a week of work and writing. I’m making headway on my story. Spring is finally here, and although it has been a cold and rainy beginning, today the sun is shining bright. But enough about that, today I’d like to talk about why we need critics.
Not everyone is going to like the story you write or the picture you paint. You can’t please everyone. We call these people critics. The ones who criticize your work after you’ve poured your blood, sweat, and tears into it. We don’t like critics. They can sweep into the room and tear our joy and work to ribbons, so we’re left with nothing but shreds of our confidence.
But they are important. A critic can point out flaws in your work you didn’t see before, and now, they’re glaringly apparent. A critic can help you. They can show you how to make your work better. Make you improve your masterpiece.
Sometimes we must listen to our critics to become better. The problem is, some of our critics aren’t there to help us, they’re there to tear us down to make themselves feel important. So, how do we know when to listen to our critics?
That is the burning question, and I have the answer. I don’t always so, it’s a good time to keep reading. 😉
The only time you listen to a critic is when they give you constructive criticism. If someone’s just tearing down your work to feel better about themselves, tune them out and move on. They don’t have anything to offer you. It’s only the ones who see your brilliance behind the imperfections that will help you improve.
So, the next time someone leaves a hurtful review, look for constructive criticism. If there isn’t anything in the review that proves helpful, disregard it. Once you make this decision, those reviews won’t bother you.
How about you? How do you deal with critics? Leave a comment! I’d love to hear from you!
Very true. No point in listening to someone who only wants to tear your work down. Constructive criticism is always welcome though.
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! 🙂
Lisa, I think some folks do make the mistake of tuning out anyone who is critiquing their actions, work, creation, etc. However, if you take those opinions in and sort through them rather than just dismiss them, you might find a way to improve upon what you already believe is “done” as good as can be. I was lucky enough to go to college, and one of my communications courses dealt with the subject of how to constructively criticize, and how to accept the criticism. Criticism can be helpful.
It sure can. Constructive criticism could turn your mediocre story into something great! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
Very good advice, lisa
Thanks, Beth!
Verry truume.Constructive criticism is important to help us grow. When we have someone who can make us understand their narrative without making us feel inferior we certainly progress a lot.
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by!
I agree, we tend to listen more to those who criticize us more than we do those who praise us! And that’s just silly. If it isn’t constructive criticism , then we need to simply ignore it as best we can.
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by, Ann!
Bang on, Lisa! If it’s not constructive criticism, it’s destructive. Cheers, girlfriend!
Absolutely, Sharon! You put it so succinctly! Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you! ❤
Well put, Lisa. Also, I feel, when you get it from them in person, the way they give it to you can also tell whether they’re being constructive or even indifferent.
Absolutely, Andrew. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you!
You’re welcome.
Iron sharpens iron, as the Bible says. But the purpose of criticism should be to point you in the right direction, not to discourage you.
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by, Vicklea! 🙂
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