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November 14, 2024 34 mins

In this month’s industry topic, Kait and CJ delve into the intricacies of receiving and processing feedback from beta readers and critique partners. They discuss the subjective nature of feedback, the importance of self-confidence, and the necessity of organizing comments for effective analysis. Through personal anecdotes, they illustrate the challenges of handling criticism and the emotional toll it can take on writers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care, patience, and trusting one's instincts while navigating the feedback process, ultimately aiming to help writers produce their best work.


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CJ: 

Blog - https://www.wellreadtart.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/awellreadtart/

Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/awellreadtart 


Kait:

Blog - https://darksideoftheword.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaitarmada/

Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/darksideoftheword 

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