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Goodreads asked M.A. Melby:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

M.A. Melby If you haven't already, learn to take criticism.

You may become very attached to what you write and take criticism too personally - avoid that.

Critics are doing you a favor.

Not all criticism will be constructive, but you can take all criticism constructively. Take what you can - use what is useful - discard the rest.

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