Well, this has been a long time coming. Now, before you say anything, yes I know there are a lot of users that have already discussed the 'issues' of criticism, but I think this is a topic that bares repeating, since it is one of the most important steps in growing as an author. Learning to accept critcism and learn from it can easily turn an awful author into an actual decent writer. However, many people can get really defensive about their work and tend not to listen to their critics which

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Just a heads up, I’m about to nuter the hell out of this thing. Grinding out the muck in the first 3 chapters, condemning them into 1 by the end of it.

One single post on /mlp/ did a lot of “renovation” work for the story. Not directly of course, but it’s been another domino effect.

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As I continue to write my first story, 'Friendzone ain't magic', I've come to realize how much I dearly love writing. But it's always better when I get reviews! That's right fillies and gentlecolts, today I wish to talk about the joys of 'constructive criticism'.

When looking over the status of the story's standings, my thought process goes something very much like this:
"Please-not-another-dislike-please-not-another-dislike-please-not-another-dislike."

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“He tries to persuade you to accept his judgement, he must persuade you to see things his way. And the only justification for this is that his way is better than yours - even for you.”
~Robert Scholes on critics, The Fabulators, page 4

Made me fall in love with this book.

Hey every brony, this is your friendly cowmare Crimson Rose. Last night I posted a new fic A week on a cruise.So far, a lot of you liked it. And want more and more to see where this goes. So am I.

Then there are others who don't like it for obvious reasons. This is a segment of My little Deep Thoughts.

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Hey guys!

I would just like to post this blog as a quick reference to my thoughts on taking criticism. Why? Because there's a point I want to make and I like to think I have some value to this site lying around here somewhere...

*looks around immediate vicinity*

Nope! But, I'm posting it anyway.

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Hello, I started this on December 29th, 2018, it was fun reading some stories, some good and some bad. Even with all the positive things that I like, but some things are so bad. I'm 50/50 on this site, despite the good things, then came criticism towards my typing. I'm happy to try this, but I'm only learning about it which pissed me off so much.

I was beginning a story, maybe calling it total badflank or something similar. Pretty much a revenge story where the stallion or mare goes in total overbonk (look it up on youtube. Too lazy to put link...) after somepony/thing kills the heroes best friend. Small chance of a crossover. Criticize me! I need ideas and changes! I wanna know what you wanna see in this! And what you don't! Here! More of these! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friendship is Magic first impressions review: Fame and Misfortune (s07e14)
by Obake

Thankfully, season 7's return begins with an episode worth talking about!

Fame and Misfortune is the most meta episode the series has ever done, and that is saying a lot. Whether you like the episode will boil down to how easily you can ignore or laugh at the dumb moments, and sympathize with the good.

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Don't be afraid to tell me (in a polite manner, of course), if I've done something wrong in a story. I may grumble, but I won't be mad at you for giving it to me. Be honest, and offer suggestions on how to improve what I've written. I will always take it into account, and if I can use the change without it compromising the story itself, I will use it, either to correct that story or in my next story.

Thank you.

A few days ago I submitted The Princess That Equestria Always Had to Equestria Daily, and today I got a response.

This blog will be quite long, but I ask you to read it and respond with your own thoughts on the critiques mentioned. I really would like this to appear on EQD one day. It's the fic I'm most proud of, and the one I've spent the most time cultivating.

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I wonder what would happen?

Just imagine it for one second I call you (and non fans of mine for not being fans of me) every name (and use every buzzword) under the sun for not liking my stories, or whatever. Let's say I make a new story that is disliked a lot, and I decide to be an idiot by throwing a temper tantrum. You know, instead of actually listening to advice. Even if it comes across as nonconstructive criticism at times. Honestly, though, I want to be told I suck if my story sucks.

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“Big-Lipped Alligator Moment: The Movie.”

Got my first downvote today, and honestly, I was just as happy about it as I was about the upvotes. Except there's one little issue...

Whoever downvoted didn't tell me what they thought was wrong. Did they just dislike it on principle? Was the pacing bad? The dialogue? If you don't tell me what I did wrong, how can I improve?

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(Warning: I am writing this to get this off my chest. Sorry that it is so wordy. This is pretty much a rant. Feel free to comment though!)

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Here's the thing. I don't believe in the "Death of the Author". Quite honestly, it's little more than an excuse to justify forcing your interpretation into a text and ignoring everything else that influenced the author on their choices—or what they were hoping to say—and replacing them with what the "critic" wants it to mean.

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First, I have a new chapter of an old fave of mine!

Supernatural pony tales is back on air! Season 4! A tribute to my favorite author Stephen King.

If you are wondering why it's a little more silly...I'll explain in the author's notes.

Second...

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To start off, props to whoever decides to dig this far into my profile due to the story and interest in it. I've decided to make this blog just to have a space for anyone looking to discuss anything in regards to the story. This way I avoid the issue of using author's notes or comments to answer every question people may have. I'll also use this place to occasionally put out my thoughts on the direction of the story and the like. For now have some of my initial thoughts on the story and why I

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LonelyFanboy48 is a friend of mine, and he's autistic just like me. Just because he wrote bad doesn't mean that anyone can just criticize at first glance. Writers like him or me are considered not perfect, and we care about it either! People with disabilities deserve more better respect than they'd realize, because none of us claim to be perfect! People can hate on what I say, what I do, what I write, or whatever, but nothing

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