tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133731615470292790.post8432297547347225140..comments2023-12-28T12:15:05.499+00:00Comments on This counts as writing, right?: Ideal Reader, part deuxCat Clarkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15123771652076017585noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133731615470292790.post-51608620490981769682010-01-15T07:47:50.772+00:002010-01-15T07:47:50.772+00:00Becky- I think being able to ignore an opinion is ...Becky- I think being able to ignore an opinion is almost as important as being able to listen!<br /><br />MC- I completely agree re: validation. Just having someone to say 'You're doing OK' is enough to help you carry on. Picking the right person is SO important! You want them to tell the truth, but in a very specific, positive way.Cat Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15123771652076017585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133731615470292790.post-48940366271677799392010-01-14T21:30:13.280+00:002010-01-14T21:30:13.280+00:00Critiques are tricky and not always necessary. Aft...Critiques are tricky and not always necessary. After all, if you managed to get a book deal - you must be doing something right! <br /><br />On the other hand, I know where you're coming from. It's helpful to have validation sometimes. You just need to make sure that you pick the right person who'll be constructive without undermining your confidence.MC Rogersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735238884673302488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133731615470292790.post-46297037198152547842010-01-14T16:28:02.512+00:002010-01-14T16:28:02.512+00:00It is definitely an interesting question. I guess ...It is definitely an interesting question. I guess if you don't feel one opinion is enough then you could try showing another person. I think you'd need to be brave and be ready to ignore everything they say though if you don't agree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379159908572573355noreply@blogger.com