tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post5082794679726932255..comments2023-10-14T06:54:41.793-06:00Comments on Julie Coulter Bellon: Coping With the Negative VoiceJulie Coulter Bellonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07695605817809301518noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-17000845766428443742011-06-07T09:10:58.595-06:002011-06-07T09:10:58.595-06:00L.T. Thank you for that! You're so sweet to m...L.T. Thank you for that! You're so sweet to me. :)Julie Coulter Bellonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07695605817809301518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-49722286977467429182011-06-06T16:01:41.993-06:002011-06-06T16:01:41.993-06:00I never thought about envisioning a future signing...I never thought about envisioning a future signing to banish the blues. What a smart thing.<br /><br />Although it doesn't surprise me that you thank someone for a negative review because you're one of the most gracious people when it comes to tricky situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-85435345798597538902011-06-02T23:47:14.845-06:002011-06-02T23:47:14.845-06:00Great post. I needed to read this! Thanks! And I l...Great post. I needed to read this! Thanks! And I love that quote.Rebecca Talleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-29789746295130158712011-06-02T20:47:40.288-06:002011-06-02T20:47:40.288-06:00Testing to see if I can finally post on my own blo...Testing to see if I can finally post on my own blog . . .Julie Coulter Bellonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07695605817809301518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-13052813403691960402011-06-02T15:19:43.617-06:002011-06-02T15:19:43.617-06:00Debra, I would love to see them and I know they...Debra, I would love to see them and I know they'll be wonderful. Going to look for you on Facebook right now!<br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-17263394014719052802011-06-02T15:14:24.971-06:002011-06-02T15:14:24.971-06:00Julie,
Become my friend on Facebook. I have my lat...Julie,<br />Become my friend on Facebook. I have my latest pieces up in my "photo gallery." Just be a good friend, if you hate them, don't say anything, please.Debra Erferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239033133090036826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-80529223623085453182011-06-02T13:47:40.155-06:002011-06-02T13:47:40.155-06:00Debra, I was in a Seagull once and since my book w...Debra, I was in a Seagull once and since my book was on sale I bought one. I asked the cashier what he thought of that particular book and he said he was surprised he'd like it. I handed him my debit card and he realized that I was the author and he said, "Whew, I'm really glad I didn't hate your book because I would be very embarrassed right now." I was really glad he didn't hate it too, but I don't ask strangers anymore either. LOL <br /><br />At least that woman said your art was okay and not something worse. Of course, I'm sure it was amazing. I'd love to see your art sometime!<br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-57402143776148211962011-06-02T10:40:01.315-06:002011-06-02T10:40:01.315-06:00I had one of those moments yesterday where "t...I had one of those moments yesterday where "this sounds stupid" kept running through my head. After reading over those chapters this morning (out of habit, perfection, what have you) I realized they just needed some filling out, some meat-on-the bones type of thing. <br /><br />I haven't had the reviews of my writing yet, but I have had the experiences of having my artwork criticized while I was standing in front of it. I made the mistake of asking two women what they thought of the portrait painting hanging among the others. (I didn't tell them it was mine) It had won one of the top awards in the division, yet one of the women scrunch up her nose and said, "It's okay." My heart dropped right to my foot and stopped beating. I wanted to argue with her, tell her how perfect it was, but I didn't. Thinking back on it now, art is as subjective as writing. Not everyone will like it, and even if they do, it might not be on the same level. I'm not sure what this means . . . possibly not to read my future reviews? I certainly don't ask strangers what they think of my artwork anymore.Debra Erferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239033133090036826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-5575353324853628422011-06-02T09:49:19.500-06:002011-06-02T09:49:19.500-06:00Thanks, Stephanie. I always want everyone to like...Thanks, Stephanie. I always want everyone to like my book, too. If I had three wishes . . . :)<br /><br />Julie (why does blogger still hate me?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-75618788157907881822011-06-02T09:46:11.951-06:002011-06-02T09:46:11.951-06:00Hey Kiirst! Thanks!
I totally miss visiting wit...Hey Kiirst! Thanks! <br /><br />I totally miss visiting with you. It's been too long. We need to get together soon!<br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-84917553174660012782011-06-02T09:44:27.159-06:002011-06-02T09:44:27.159-06:00So, so true about how that one negative review can...So, so true about how that one negative review can sting, sting, sting, no matter how many positive reviews you've gotten. I can tell myself that not everyone will like my book and that's fine, but deep down, I can't stop wishing that everyone WILL like it. Never mind that no book in the history of mankind has ever been loved by EVERY reader. Great post, Julie. Part of being a writer is dealing with those negative moments.Stephanie Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848784501386694887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-64710378784013763092011-06-02T09:43:36.782-06:002011-06-02T09:43:36.782-06:00I love this post! I totally feel like you wrote t...I love this post! I totally feel like you wrote this just for me... you did, huh! LOL. Thanks!Kiirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473569245941006119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-80513473871922248052011-06-02T09:32:48.888-06:002011-06-02T09:32:48.888-06:00It's funny because I can get ten positive revi...It's funny because I can get ten positive reviews and one negative and I always let that negative one stick in my craw, too. There is something freeing, though, about thanking them. It's almost as if I'm giving myself permission to move on, whether I actually thank them online or just in my head. <br /><br />Julie <br /><br />P.S. I'm sorry about your negative review. Your book is in my to-read pile and I think it looks great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-10183662519651914062011-06-02T09:25:37.104-06:002011-06-02T09:25:37.104-06:00I really like your advice about handling negative ...I really like your advice about handling negative reviews. I've had one sticking in my craw but you're right. Saying thank you and moving on is the best thing I can do.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.com