![]() ![]() I know writers are supposed to have thick skins, but I hate reviews that just seem unfair. All I can think of is just live with the reviews, but it’s hard. The steam level is similar to other books in my genre, and the violence/gore would barely receive an R rating if it were a movie. I write the first sentences of my blurbs to include words/phrases that suggest violence if it’s in the book. I always include content warnings about violence and steam level. Two, however, were two stars who were upset about graphic content. How do you learn to live with reviews that are patently unfair? My last book had mostly good reviews. Regardless, learning how to read them, accept them, and move on is a challenge all writers must face.Ī few months ago, when I asked what you’d like me to write about, one question that immediately popped out to me was from Sionnach, who queried not just about negative reviews but about “unfair” reviews: Some of those negative reviews will have merit some will not. Or it could be as painful as receiving multiple low-star reviews once the book has been published. This could be as simple as a family member or beta reader telling you (tactfully or not) they didn’t like the book. If one of your goals as a writer is to be read, then sooner or later you will have to deal with negative reviews of your book. ![]()
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