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Scenario

Why negative reviews hit harder than positive ones

I got a bad review in a major publication and even though there were good ones too I cannot stop thinking about what they said about my characters being shallow.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Criticism penetrates deeper than praise because it confirms our secret fears about our work's inadequacy.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Publishing and the literary world?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.