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How to Judge Whether Criticism Is Fair or Not

February 23, 2013 by Joanna Slan

"Kaizen" is a wonderful Japanese word that means constant and neverending improvement. I've taken that idea to heart. I want every book I write to be better than the last. One way I can improve is by paying attention to criticism. But not all criticism is equally valuable. And some criticism should be promptly forgotten. How can you tell what's what? By considering the intent of your critic. People share … [Read more...] about How to Judge Whether Criticism Is Fair or Not

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: criticism, critique groups, writing

Taking Criticism (Kate, Are You There?)

March 31, 2010 by Joanna Slan

I never, ever wanted to watch Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), but now I'm hooked. My reason for not wanting to be a viewer is simple: I love to dance. Therefore, watching other people having a good time is like...torture. I spend every minute wishing I was dancing along!(Check out the dancing scene in Cut, Crop & Die. I had to tone it down some, but that's me, bay-bee.)Lately, I've been watching DWTS and thinking about criticism. It's always hard … [Read more...] about Taking Criticism (Kate, Are You There?)

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Bruno, criticism, Cut Crop and Die, Dancing with the Stars, Kate Gosselin, Len

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