Develop a thick skin. Being able to take criticism is part of the business, before AND after publication.
Writers & illustrators: Develop a thick skin. Being able to take criticism is part of the business, before AND after publication.

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Writers & illustrators: Develop a thick skin. Being able to take criticism is part of the business, before AND after publication.
As I mentioned earlier, I’m having fun participating in Robert Lee Brewer’s April Poem-A-Day Challenge. This poem was written in response to the topic “defence.”
Happy National Poetry Month! I’m participating in Robert Lee Brewer’s April Poem-A-Day Challenge, and have been posting some of my poems on Twitter at @inkyelbows and have also been posting some on my Poetry For Young Readers page.
Wow, loved S.J. Kincaid‘s THE DIABOLIC so much. I strongly recommend this standalone action-adventure thriller, especially if you’re a fan of Erin Bow’s THE SCORPION RULES. Fantastic world-building and character relationships. What I especially enjoyed about THE DIABOLIC: – Wonderful world-building, as mentioned above. I’m a big sf nerd and come across lots of . . .
Of course, this isn’t based at all from my own experience. Ahem.