As a fiction writer, you know that feedback is essential. But you probably also know that even the smartest critique partners can end up giving you feedback that just doesn’t resonate. But what are you supposed to do next? Ignore the feedback completely? Grit your teeth and make the change because you respect the person giving it?

How about a more a strategic approach?

In this podcast episode, I’m going to give you a 5-step framework for strategically reviewing feedback you disagree with.

Here are the steps:

1. Take a break to process.
2. Consider the source.
3. Evaluate the feedback’s validity.
4. Separate the diagnosis from the cure.
5. Accept & implement OR reject and move on.

Listen to the full episode for all the details and examples of my own experiences with less-than ...