We all get it. Social media can get addicting. And, before I go any further, I do want to say, there are a lot of good and positive things to be said about social media and what we can get out of it. We can stay connected. We can get some great advice from intelligent people. For me, as I am writing this, I can sit and enjoy someone who is walking around Walt Disney World in the sunshine while I am in the PNW where it is gloomy.
HOWEVER...
For authors, this can be one of the worst places to hang out.
You might be saying, "But Scott, this would be great for getting new readers and publicity!" Sure, it is a great place, but of course when you are out there, you also get a ton of people who just hate everything. You can say something totally positive or constructive and they will find some way to spin it in a direction that will ruin it for everyone.
I think what is more discouraging is that single comment alone will ruin the flow you are in when you are writing. It might even be a single 3 star review, you know that simple "meh" review that is neither positive or negative will become the worst thing in your life ever.
And here is what will often happen. You get sucked in. You will want to respond. You will want to interact. And they want you to.
So don't!
Just delete them. Block them. And do like I do. Turn up the volume to the parade that is coming down through Frontier Land right now and enjoy the music and keep on writing!
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