Hello everyone!

[bonniebix.livejournal.com]

Hi all!

I've been writing for a while now (years, in fact). I'm an English Literature student at Uni (Gothic and Classics), so I adore reading and writing. But I have a bit of a problem that I'd like some advice on how to handle. If this isn't allowed here, please delete it =)

I'm terribly bad at handling criticism, but I want to be able to take suggestions because I am aware that I'm a mediocre writer. Any advice on how to take things better? I realise people aren't doing it to hurt my feelings, but I think I'm just too attached to my work.

Again, I'm sorry if this isn't allowed.

Comments

Re: Criticism

[bonniebix.livejournal.com]

Oh, cool, I checked the rules before I posted but I was just making sure!

I don't get a lot of criticism from my lecturers, actually. But generally I write essays for Uni; I don't start Creative Writing until next semester, so I guess I better have a good plan for taking criticism early!
The crit mostly comes from people I don't know, actually. I publish a lot of what I write here on my LJ and on my sites etc. They aren't nasty people - they really do make great suggestions and point out things that I don't notice myself, so they aren't trying to upset me.
I think the second suggestion you made is really good. There are so many times where I just sit in front of a manuscript, staring and waiting for it to make itself better when I could be doing something else. I need to start being objective about my work, also. So taking a step back sounds like a good plan to me. Thank you for helping me out!