How to Write a Good Book

Part Twenty Five- How to Handle Criticism

If you ask for criticism, you're gonna get it. Not many people will point out plot/organization/dialogue errors although they may be present. Unfortunately, you get those kinds of people who correct every single grammar mistake or misspelled word on the whole page. To people who do that: just be nice and say "you may want to revise this, multiple spelling errors". Don't be annoying and correct every mistake, as irritating as it may be. If someone posts a mean comment, IGNORE THEM. As hard as it may seem, it's better not to get involved. If they are constantly being rude, block them. And to bystanders who see the rude comment to the author, ignore the hater too. They don't deserve anyone's attention. Remember, there IS a difference between criticism and hating. Criticism is just about the writing and giving good advice to fix it. Hating is writing messages to infuriate the writer, such as telling the author their books suck, etc. When it gets hateful, it's time to block the user.