Well, the Helm has been out for one day and I've gotten my first scathing review and a couple of really nice emails from folks who read the book and liked it.
Scathing reviews are always interesting. I know you're not supposed to read reviews, or care about what they say if you do, but it's hard not to read them when people go to all the trouble of putting them out there.
So, here are my thoughts on negative reviews.
OUCH!
Good thing I've also gotten a really good review so that I can keep some sense of perspective. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens next.
Actually, negative reviews are useful. They either give me a good idea of what I need to work harder on next time, or they solidify my resolve that I did it right despite what the reviewer complained about. Also, I guess, if bad reviews really bother you, you shouldn't be writing for other people to read.
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- Jim Hardison
- Jim Hardison has worked as a writer, screen writer, animator and film director. He has appeared on NBC's The Apprentice as an expert advisor on brand characters, developed characters and wrote the pilot episode for the PBS children's television series SeeMore's Playhouse and authored the graphic novel, The Helm, named one of 2010's top ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens by YALSA, a branch of the American Library Association. These days, Jim is the creative director and co-owner of Character LLC, a company that does story-analysis for brands and entertainment properties. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his lovely wife, two amazing kids, one smart dog and one stupid dog
3 comments:
I, for one, loved The Helm! I know that there are only four issues, but I can see this concept going places. My only concern is that Matt will become a real hero and leave his slacker traits behind. F-that! Keep that guy a loser for as long as humanly possible.
Thanks for the comment! I'm hoping to do additional story arcs--audience allowing--and all my plans call for Matt to remain a slacker.
Jim
Great! And, regardless of audience reaction, write those additional arcs. Keep this guy in your back pocket. I'm telling you--it'll be a hit in one medium or another.
I can see Jack Black getting fitted for his blond wig now ...
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