How Writers and Creatives Can Handle Social Media Criticism with Wisdom

From Edie: Discover practical and faith-centered strategies for handling social media criticism with wisdom, grace, and confidence—without losing your peace, purpose, or voice online.

How Writers and Creatives Can Handle Social Media Criticism with Wisdom

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson

If we spend any amount of time online, criticism is inevitable. It doesn’t matter whether we’re writers, speakers, ministry leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, or simply someone trying to encourage others online. Social media has made it easier than ever for people to misunderstand us, disagree with us publicly, or deliberately target us.

And in 2026, the pressure feels even heavier.

To Make a Long Story Pie

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea

Isn’t it great when someone says, “to make a long story short,” because then you know to cancel your plans for the rest of the day.

I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking I’m not one to talk about long stories or the people who tell them. I’m known for being more than a little on the wordy side. And still, even in a personal conversation, I sometimes have trouble listening to others whose presentations are longer than three minutes. Especially if they don’t have visual aids.