Writing: Are You Criticized By Colleagues? [Infographic]

Amy Cowen http://www.aussiewriter.com 2m 394 #writing

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Famous Writers’ Insults

Being an outstanding writer attracts a fair share of criticism from across the writing and reading fraternity. Many world readers and writers have mastered the art of finding mistakes in anything you do – no matter how well you do it.

Modern writers have met huge criticism from all quarters: readers and colleagues alike. By all means, some critics have appeared to vitiate on anything you write. You need to learn how to shirk off these jeers and keep yourself afloat. Make sure your ideas are articulate and never tremor when faced by hard words against your work.

We get stronger every time we get criticized for what we have done.

This not only helps you identify your weak links but also gives an insight on what your audience would expect. It is always important and equally healthy when you get some readers and fellow writers to criticize your work. While some comments might appear vitriolic, it is always a positive nod when you understand the significance of your writing.

Always capitalize on the strengths and avoid picking a war of words or thoughts with the critics. Find time to conceptualize your ideas before putting forth in writing. Find time to check infographic created by AussieWriter writing service.

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Famous Writers’ Insults

“That’s not writing, that’s typing.” – Truman Capote to Jack Kerouac

“An idiot child screaming in a hospital.” – H.G. Wells to G.B. Shaw

“A village explainer. Excellent if you were a village, but if you were not, not.” – Gertrude Stein to Ezra Pound

“He’s a full-fledged housewife from Kansas with all the prejudices.” – Gore Vidal to Truman Capote

“A great cow full of ink.” – Gustave Flaubert to George Sand

“I cannot abide Conrad’s souvenir shop style and bottled ships and shell necklaces of romanticist cliches.” – Vladimir Nabokov to Joseph Conrad

“…like a large shaggy dog just unchained scouring the beaches of the world and baying at the moon.” – R.L. Stevenson to W. Whitman

“He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary.” W. Faulkner to E. Hemingway

“Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from big words?” E. Hemingway to W. Faulker

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