As a writer, I tend to handle criticism and feedback quite well. Nothing ever gets to me. There's no negative press I can't manage; no scathing review I can't brush off as nothing more than white noise....
...or I could just be lying to myself.
If you've ever written a story - especially something you feel strongly about - and had someone give you a negative reaction, you've probably felt like me: crushed. You may consider never writing again. You think it'd be best if the world never heard your voice. Your message. Ever.
That's a tough place to find one's self, but hey, you're not alone. Even the most seasoned of artists feel some pressure to appeal to their audiences. Yet putting our creative selves "out there" is only one part of the process; standing strong in the wave of responses is another. So, with this episode, I talk through some of the filters I've developed for dealing with the good, the bad, the ugly, and frankly, the apathetic.
And though you don't have to use any of my tactics or filters, what I do hope is that you find this particular episode to be encouraging in your own creative journey.
The Writer's Lens - Interview 13: Brian Del Turco, "Your Digital Voice Matters"
The Writer's Lens - Interview 12: David Ramos, The Long Road To Authorship
The Writer's Lens - Interview 11: Loren Reash-Henz, "Does Music Tell Stories? And How Do We Value Art?"
The Writer's Lens - Interview 10: Willie Scott, aka FOLD
The Writer's Lens - E46: A 2019 Confessional (With Goals)
The "Pens of Steel" Group Discussion Special: Making A Digital Footprint
The Writer's Lens - A "Best Of" Interview Compilation
The Writer's Lens - Response Episode: "Is The Lord Of The Rings A 'Racist' Story?"
The "Pens of Steel" Group Discussion Special: Competing In The Sea Of Voices
The "Pens of Steel" Group Discussion Special: What Is A Digital Voice? PART 1
The Writer's Lens - E45: The Affirmation of Finished Work
The Writer's Lens - Interview 09: Kay Smith, How Can Art And Faith Work Together?
The Writer's Lens - E44: The Anxiety of Unfinished Work
The Writer's Lens - Interview 08: Brian Del Turco, Owner / Operator of LifeVoiceQuest - PART 2
The Writer's Lens - BONUS: Netflix Wants Its Viewers To Dictate Endings...Is That Good?
The Writer's Lens - Interview 08: Brian Del Turco, Owner / Operator at LifeVoiceQuest - PART 1
The Writer's Lens - E43: The Incredible (And Mind-Numbing) Power Of Distraction
The Writer's Lens - E42: How Do I Get (Over) Writer's Block?
The Writer's Lens - E41: Do I Have To Be An Expert On The Topic Of My Book (In Order To Write It)?
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