Scared To Ask For Critique

That's understandable. We all get super
protective over our work.

Having written how you feel, I'm sure everyone will
go easy on you. And only offer constructive
comments about your piece.

So why not go ahead and post the url...

cheers

Mark

If you want to survive in the business world your going to have to grow thicker skin. Its a jungle and if your not a tiger you will get eaten. Its not a place for people who are easily intimidate or walk around scared of other people.

Get some attitude and stop being afraid. Either get in the ring and fight or stay out.

Read the book winning through intimidation, its recommended by pretty much anyone who actually reads it. Itll open your eyes and smarten you up a bit. Now either go kick some ass or go flip burgers for $8 an hour.

There is no critique so brutal as that of the marketplace!

Remember, we all want you to succeed with your product...
But tip-toeing around fragile egos rarely results in the most
revealing or useful critiques.

Hiring a personal trainer to "take it easy on you" is not going
to get you the best physical conditioning either.

The purpose of a professional critique is not to make you feel
good, it's to make you more money!

Every copywriter undergoes the same degree of scrutiny for
their own work so don't be afraid...

The professionals here who'll offer you their VALUABLE insight
are GIVING you their stock in trade for free.

Ultimately, the goal is to help you and others reading here.

Jump in, the water's fine... : )

Best,

Brian

Hi ActiveTrader,

It really comes down to a comparison of
cost-to-benefit...

Does the cost of getting the critique
out-weigh the benefit you'll receive
from it.

In my opinion the benefits far out-weigh
the costs.

If you're in this game to make money you'll
need to put aside the ego and wake up the
entrepreneur in you.

As Brian said, we want to see you succeed.
As in any field worth learning a direct
and honest assessment of your work is
worth a thousand times more than a
pat on the back and a 'that-a-boy' (or girl
in this instance).

While I would love to offer my help and believe
that it is a benefit to myself, as well as others,
on the forum to be able to see the piece and the
public critique, I can see why you are hesitant.

While the majority of us take pride in, and
enjoy, helping others I understand your
reserve in presenting your work as their
are some who offer their criticism as well as
a quick punch to the throat.

This is unfortunate, because it prevents some
from getting help. But, if you take the time to
read other critiques on this forum you'll see
that the vast majority here do have your
best interest at heart.

If you're still unconvinced and feel that a
public critique would do more damage than
good, than I suggest you privately send
your piece to Brian, Rick or Mark all of which
are men who have proven themselves as
professionals capable of providing unbiased
feedback in a manner that critiques the
copy and not the person.

Think about it, as not doing so may be
more damaging to your situation than
staying within your comfort zone.

Mike

Just look through the other threads where people have asked for critiques. You're unlikely to get a flat-out nasty, mean-spirited response. Usually people here are optimists about the power of marketing. Usually, you'll see very specific suggestions about how to make things better. Even if the suggestion is made to give up, it's usually made with a sense of hopeful promise that the lessons learned might become profitable next time around.

Now you're worried about a bunch of well-meaning marketers disliking your message. Are you emotionally prepared for only 98% of your audience (if you're lucky enough for a 2% order rate) discarding and trashing it?

Remember that your own worth and dignity as a person has nothing to do with any particular business venture. As long as you're honest, ethical, and following the law, you have every right to make as many offers as you want, even if people criticize them. The only thing that really matters is whether you get enough orders to let yourself cry all the way to the bank!

Chris

I never ask for a critique on a public forum because most people don't know what they're talking about and it'll only make things worse.

However I have a small mastermind group of guys that are awesome at writing copy and we go over each other's stuff. That way you know you're getting valuable and targeted advice from the pro's.

So find someone you can chat over skype or otherwise, one person, and see what they have to say.

Thanks for understanding Mark.

It is appreciated.

Put it out there. You can't be overly sensitive in this business. When I got here, literally the first thing I did was put my sales page for copywriting services on the chopping block for reviews and critiques. Some of the feedback was (constructively) negative, but that's the kind that helps most.

I've always said, if there's anything good about the world, there's a critic to thank for it. Nothing improves unless problems are pointed out.

Putting it out there might seem scary at first, but in the end it will just make you better.