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	<title>Hearsay &#124; Jhames &#187; constructive criticism</title>
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		<title>Please check your ego at the door.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jhames</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A freelance copywriter sent me a review questionnaire asking “Is there anything you&#8217;d like to see improved?”. I replied to this question with specific details of the copy deck that was sent to me for inserting into the client’s website: how to better structure the deck, knowing the difference between writing for the web versus traditional advertising, writing in a tone that connects with the site consumer. The response? “Thanks for the input. However, many of your comments below are actually confusing to me and some I don&#8217;t agree with. But thanks anyway.” I want everyone in the blessed world to write this down and say it with me: Constructive criticism is not a personal attack. If you cannot separate your emotions from your work, you will fail and fail often. Be proud of your work, absolutely, but learn to accept constructive criticism. Especially &#8230; <a href="http://www.jhames.com/hearsay/advice/please-check-your-ego-at-the-door/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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