FYI

[seesmooshrun]

Part funny, part good advice -- How to talk to (and support) your friends who are writers

Comments

[gwendolynmstacy]

True and it's tongue in cheek a bit too. I'm also of the thought that if you do get criticism accept it and move on or use it to better yourself unless it turns personal -- then throw your computer out the window for a bit (joking, joking).

[ficwriter1966]

Actually posting thoughtful comments where others can see them is even better than a verbal or physical pat on the back.

And it helps make up for being wildly flamed by people who are outraged that you don't see the story the way *they* see it. :)