Have you ever had anyone criticize your writing? Maybe they were just having a bad day. After all some people just cant seem to say anything nice.
Not everyone is comfortable with criticism, but there may be times when it provides just what you need to move forward in your writing.
There is a man thats been called the Simon Cowell of Christian Publishing. A few quotes from Chip MacGregor might allow you to see that hes far from being the touchy-feely type. The following quotes were part of a July 2006 interview with Chip MacGregor who is the Associate Publisher with Hachette Book Group USA. The quotes are part of a lengthy interview conducted by the staff at Novel Journey.
The reason most wannabe authors remain unpublished is because they just aren’t willing to put in the time, to do the hard work and become better at the craft of writing. In other words, laziness will keep you from being a great writer. Chip MacGregor
Some people (many people) seem to be fans, and send me nice notes on occasion, like when theyve gone off their meds or had too much to drink. Others clearly do NOT like me. Especially nice church ladies who cant understand why...