D. Alan Lewis
Advice? I could write a book on that topic...
I'll say this, grow a thick skin. As you write, there will be editors and beta readers who'll give you hell about grammar, word choices, and so much more. Don't take it personally. They are not attacking you, they are helping you. And the meaner they are, the better. Take every thing they say and turn it to your advantage. Remember what they complain about and fix it, then remember it as you write more in the future. Having someone pointing out mistakes should never be taken as a bad thing, because once you know of a mistake, you can fix it.
I'll say this, grow a thick skin. As you write, there will be editors and beta readers who'll give you hell about grammar, word choices, and so much more. Don't take it personally. They are not attacking you, they are helping you. And the meaner they are, the better. Take every thing they say and turn it to your advantage. Remember what they complain about and fix it, then remember it as you write more in the future. Having someone pointing out mistakes should never be taken as a bad thing, because once you know of a mistake, you can fix it.
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