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If they are helpful and polite I discuss it , if it's not I ignore them
If they are constructive, I accept them
I personally agree to the answers of both Salma Al-Rayes and Linda Draskic Perak
Writing is a skill abd is about growth.
A writer could write a masterpiece, a very good book, but out of100 people10 people may not like it and give 'bad' comments. 'Bad' comments all depends on how the comments are interpreted.
Unfortunately, some people criticise too harshly and it can affect a writer personally. The person criticising may not use helpful words or too hard a tone in giving an evaluation of a written piece of work.
Constructive feedback (even if it is viewed as bad) can create a learning curve in itself. There could be something to learn from this feedback. Many writers experience 'bad' reviews but go on to write incredible books etc.
As a writer, we know within ourselves, our own strengths and weaknesses. It is important to take away the emotional ego wall and look a the real issue of the comment. Is there really something there we need to look at, learn or change? Or has someone tried to invalidate our efforts through envy, jealousy or pure egotistical gain? When we can see the lesson from the 'bad' comment we can move on and grow, or ignore and continue to write. Either way we must not stop writing.
Welcomingly after giving reasons.Perhaps discussion will lead to understanding my point of view.People should build bridges instead of building walls.
Well of course in the beginning it feels shocking and sad but I try to find the reasons and reevaluate my approach to the article to avoid falling in the same mistake again.
