Normal, in our house, is like a blanket too short for a bed--sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking; and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be.
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Every year I tell myself that I’m not going to read any reviews and then I do. We’re all human and when I read something negative it hurts. I think when you write it’s part of the game, you’re going to get some good reviews and some bad reviews and that’s how it goes. I don’t write for the reviews.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reading reviews can be painful, but it's an inevitable part of being a writer.
This quote highlights the emotional challenge writers face when dealing with criticism. Despite knowing that both positive and negative reviews are part of the writing journey, authors often find themselves affected by negative feedback, acknowledging their humanity while emphasizing that their motivation to write should not solely rely on external validation.
Themes
WritingReviewsCriticismHumanFeedback
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire writers during a workshop on handling criticism.
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