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Debate: Should you ignore feedback that feels wrong or sit with it for a few days first?
Last month a beta reader told me my main character's motivation was 'too vague and boring.' I got defensive at first because I thought it was subtle and realistic. But after 3 days I realized they were right. The rewrite made the story way stronger. On the other hand, I've also had feedback I ignored and the story turned out fine. How do you tell the difference between criticism that's worth changing for and stuff that just doesn't fit your style? Anyone got a rule of thumb for when to push back and when to fold?
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evanpalmer21d ago
too vague and boring" - I used to always sit on feedback. Now if it stings, it's probably true.
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stellat8720d ago
Oh, I hear you on that. It's hard to hear something negative about your work, but I've learned too that the ones that really stick are usually the ones worth paying attention to. That instinct to push back or dismiss it is strong, but it's almost always a sign there's truth hiding in there somewhere.
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