A few months ago a friend of mine insulted my writing. Ever since then I haven't written a single story, or continued the book I was planning to finish a few months ago. My family members try to help, but I just don't feel it anymore... How can I get back to it???
I think you have to write first and foremost for yourself. If you keep that in mind you can keep going (although if I can't get my next book published I might be saying different hahaha)
Morning all, I can't help thinking about this and I once experienced something I'm ashamed of, someone close to me started to do well and I felt I was being left behind, not realising I became critical only because of my insecurities so it could just be that this friend is actually afraid of you moving away from them, so maybe they have seen talent and not really thought your work is useless. oh by the way that's the first time I have admitted to that fault which I have overcome and I supported the person later and moved on myself. sorry the last bit was about me just wanted all to know how truly wonderful I am!!! Regards Paul.
Was it constructive? Criticism comes with the territory i'm afraid.
I've had criticism from a family member about my book. I listened, thought about it and decided it didn't fall in line with my vision of what I wanted to create. So I thanked them dismissed it.
If your friend was being rude that's another thing all together.
It's your book and if writing gives you joy why are you letting someone else take that away?
Remember not even holy books are liked by everyone, not everyone is going to like your book either, no matter how good it is.
Get back to it young lady, do it for yourself.