Opinion: Why It Helps If Indie Authors Develop a Thick Skin
Would you like to be able to cope better with negative reviews? Read what Marie McCann's advice about bolstering your resilience by developing "the skin of confidence".
Writing: Show and Listen
Drawing on her own experience of self-publishing, British indie novelist Katharine d'Souza explains how to respond positively to constructive criticism to make your writing the best it can be without denting your confidence. I’m an avid reader so I attend…
The Psychology of the Put-Down, or Why Being a Self-Published Writer is a Bit Like Being a Bouncer
As an interesting aside to the continuing debate about hostile reviewers, thriller writer James Sheridan finds similarities between his dual roles as a self-published author and a door operative, commonly known as a bouncer. Freshers week is upon us at…
How Indie Authors Can Remain Resilient: Know Which Critics To Listen To and Which To Ignore
Before you react to a disappointing review, consider who sent it - "the peanut gallery" or your peers? ALLi's Creative Advisor Mark McGuinness offers valuable advice on how self-published authors can remain resilient in the face of adverse criticism. Leonard…