By
eHow Careers & Work Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Write on a schedule. Building confidence is easier when the task is something you do on a regular basis. You will become more in tune with your writing process and, as a result, you will begin to see your writing as less of a hobby and more of a business venture. This can make hearing criticism easier to handle.
Step2
Consider the source of any criticism you receive. Is the comment coming from someone whose work you value, perhaps a mentor or your editor? Or, is the guy who lives down the street ribbing you because you work at home and make your own schedule? Try to ignore any comments from folks who aren't knowledgeable about writing in general.
Step3
Evaluate whether comments you are hearing are genuine constructive criticism or not. Often, someone with a less successful writing career will make comments about your writing out of jealousy. These comments will have a distinctive personal tone. Constructive criticism, on the other hand, focused on specific flaws in the work and offers ways those flaws can be improved.
Step4
Try writing in new genres. By expanding your repertoire and building your skills in many different types of writing, you will gain confidence that you can accomplish any writing task you set your mind to, even if it's not the most familiar material.
Step5
Review your portfolio often. When you're feeling down, take a look at the body of work you have produced. This can help boost your confidence, because you will see that your efforts have resulted in some great material.
