Every writer needs friends and colleagues who can provide honest critiques. By learning to accept a critique gracefully, a writer encourages others to continue to offer this valuable feedback.
Step1
Listen. Sit quietly during the critique. Don t try to argue or explain. If something the critic says isn t clear, make a note and ask about it after the critique is over.
Step2
Remain calm. It s painful to hear that the manuscript you worked so hard on has problems, but don t take the critique personally. Remind yourself that every reader has a unique set of experiences and expectations which will effect how your story is interpreted.
Step3
Thank the critic for the time and effort involved in preparing the critique.
After the Critique
Step1
Let your manuscript cool off. Set it aside for a few days, along with the critic's written comments and the notes you took during the critique.
Step2
Decide which suggestions to incorporate into your revised manuscript and which to discard. Transfer the comments you want to incorporate onto a master copy of your manuscript and keep it on file.
Step3
Revise your manuscript using the marked-up master.
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