Dealing With Criticism & the Bad Faith Reader
A list of resources on how to deal with criticism and the bad faith reader.
(Note: A bad faith reader is someone who looks for things to dislike or criticize when reading a book.)
Writing for the Bad Faith Reader A helpful article on how to deal with criticism from bad faith readers, how it can affect your writing, and what to do about it.
Confidence in Writing, Less Sensitivity to Criticism Offers advice on how to feel less insecure about your writing, and what to do if you’re sensitive to criticism.
Do Not Create Something for an Imaginary Bad Faith Reader
Explains why it’s important to write the stories that you want to write, instead of writing for the bad faith reader.
Fear of Being Seen as Problematic Advice for writers who are afraid of being seen as problematic by readers, and advice for writers who are worried about other people’s reactions to their stories.
It’s Out of Your Hands Now Offers advice for writers who are worried about how people will react to their published stories (i.e., with reviews and criticism). Written by a literary agent.
Sometimes People Like or Dislike Your Writing A post that explains how sometimes people won’t like your writing, while other people will love it.
Life’s Too Short to Write for an Imaginary Critic A short thread that explains there will likely be people who won’t like your writing, but that doesn’t mean your writing isn’t any good.
For more inspiration for writers, check out my post Encouragement for Writers.
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