How do you handle critics?

Originally Posted by eriol33

Whew, actually guys, I'm one of these people who are not used to receive critics, whenever I got critics from my friend or strangers (just recently my published novel got some reviews) and found it pointed the negative aspects, I tend to be down, nervous, and somehow feel sad to myself.

It's probably because I had low-self esteem back then, and I can't help but to associate critics with mockery, perhaps unconsciously.

Do you have some advices to handle this immaturity?

There's a shoutbox on every corner. I'd look out for felons and ex-cons, though. They make pretty good points.

Jam it back in, in the dark.