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…
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…
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…
