The critique...AWFUL word, but one that is essential to the writing life. Nobody likes to be critiqued, or told that they just don't have a clue about something that they are passionate about.
But there are 2 choices when being critiqued (2 choice for most things in life):
1. Throw your computer out the window. Give up. Bash the person that critiqued you. Ignore everything they said, even though you asked for their "honest" opinion.
2. Grow, learn, and improve! Read through the comments, weed out the ones that are out in left field and find the truth of what they are saying. Read more books on writing--hone your craft. If even one person makes a comment, they did it for a reason...dig a little and see if you can improve your writing. But remember too, everyone likes different styles of writing and their critiques might just come from their personal preferences.
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