How do you react to negative feedback about your stories?

[JohnEngelman]

I avoid the use of obscene words. nudity, and sex. Those looking for pornography find my stories dull and clinical. If that is the nature of their criticism, I do not care. If it is something I can change and improve my story I appreciate it.

 

[Ren_eh]

Am I allowed to say that at my level I simply write my next story about a team of silent, black-clad, Ninja Assassins who "take care of" literary critics?

No?

Never mind.

 

[ChuckWolf]

For the most part, feedback has been positive, but when I get a negative comment, I'll just reply with something like, "Well, sorry you didn't like the story."

IMO, most of the negative feedback I've received came as a result of my posting a story in the wrong category (A lezdom story in the Lesbian category, when the BDSM category would've been a better choice.)

 

[Rob_Royale]

I avoid the use of obscene words. nudity, and sex. Those looking for pornography find my stories dull and clinical. If that is the nature of their criticism, I do not care. If it is something I can change and improve my story I appreciate it.

With respect, I'm wondering what drew you here then? Stranger in a strange land.

 

[JohnEngelman]

With respect, I'm wondering what drew you here then? Stranger in a strange land.

I have not found a website on the internet that specializes in non erotic literature. Literotica is a website that accepts the kinds of stories I like to write.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

Bottom line? Never fret over criticism from somebody you wouldn’t have asked for advice in the first place.