I was wondering if anyone here shares their story ideas with friends/family/colleagues? And if so, what would you do if they said they didn't like the sound of your story - would you continue with it or take their opinion into consideration?
I know a writer should believe in their work but outside input can be important. I know its helped me in the past. I normally just write and then let others read the completed work at the end... but anyway....I had a friend who recently listened to the outline of a story I was "mapping out", and he said he didn't like the sound of it at all. He said he wouldn't read a book like that. I feel like I still believe the potential of this story. I feel I will carry on with it. I wouldn't say I was too invested in my idea - after all it's just at the seed planting stage...but my friends opinion (who I trust and who reads similar works to me) has been on my mind.
What would you do if you had bad feedback - go ahead or not?
I know a writer should believe in their work but outside input can be important. I know its helped me in the past. I normally just write and then let others read the completed work at the end... but anyway....I had a friend who recently listened to the outline of a story I was "mapping out", and he said he didn't like the sound of it at all. He said he wouldn't read a book like that. I feel like I still believe the potential of this story. I feel I will carry on with it. I wouldn't say I was too invested in my idea - after all it's just at the seed planting stage...but my friends opinion (who I trust and who reads similar works to me) has been on my mind.
What would you do if you had bad feedback - go ahead or not?
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