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How do you feel about criticism of your writing? Do you get mad and cuss and scream? Or do you accept t that everyone has a right to their own opinion of your work - but NOT of you. Yes, it hurts, particularly when you realize that many of the negative reviews of your novels are posted by other so-called writers who are jealous of your work and your talent.

Personally, I never read reviews either good or bad. Just like you, I know when I have done a good job of telling the tale. And, I know when I have missed the mark. That is what "re-writes" are for. Short stories, which I love (and which nobody buys!) can be corrected and shaped up in a day or two. But when I complete a 300 page novel, I usually set it asides for a weak or two or maybe a month. When I go hack to it with a fresh look, I can usually correct anything that I think detracts from the story.

I suggest that you do the same. If you publish a novel on Amazon and it is full of errors that you don't discover until it is in the public arena, Amazon will send an email to everyone who has bought your book and give them a "do over" download when you have corrected it. That's not good for your rep. So do your re-writes BEFORE you offer a book for sale. And avoid the reviews. I know you want to please everyone with your hard work. But there are some people who don't like ANYTING. We used to call them "sour pussses." Forget about them and concentrate on your next novel.

Until next week - Good luck and keep writing.