Dealing with negative book reviews is an unavoidable part of publishing your stories, but any author can master the art of spinning reader angst into story gold. Even—and especially—unpublished and inexperienced writers. Protecting your creative spirit from crushing fear and disappointment is vital, so the way you handle criticism can make or break your career as an author. When you know exactly what clues to look for, you can transform crippling release-day anxiety into a pragmatic, confidence-building approach.
In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, developmental editor Sue Brown-Moore shares her 4-step strategy for filtering through the noise of harsh reader feedback to cut straight to the heart of a story’s problems. Using real-life examples, she’ll demonstrate how to analyze a review, interpret reader reactions, and strategize a solution that jives with your brand. In the hands-on part of the workshop, you’ll learn professional techniques for copy, line, and story editing, then put your new skills to the test in a side-by-side comparison with Sue’s own exercise answers.
Every attendee will receive the RAVE Reviews Playbook, a comprehensive guide with Sue’s step-by-step review analysis strategy and bonus resources, including a quick-reference list of research keywords and editing fixes for common problems. So print out your playbook in advance, and get ready to take back your confidence and level up your writing chops. (Workbooks will be emailed out several days before the meeting).
About Sue
Sue Brown-Moore is an award-winning developmental editor who specializes in character-driven fiction. In her work with both traditionally and independently published authors, Sue helps writers spot the emotional gaps in a story to craft transformational character journeys that resonate with readers. She is passionate about empowering authors to write stories that level up their skills and set them apart in their niches.
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Schedule (Pacific Time)
9:00 am Networking
9:30-10:30 am Business Meeting
10:30-12:30 am Workshop