# How to Handle Negative Reviews as an Author
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Author: ChapterChase Team
Published: 2026-09-24
Updated: 2026-09-24 17:03:07
Categories: Author Guides
Tags: negative reviews, reader feedback, author mindset, online harassment, web novel writing
Word count: 2520
## Excerpt
How to handle negative reviews as an author: why criticism stings, a four-bucket triage for feedback, when to reply, and what to do about harassment.
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