Here's how you can address negative feedback on your writing professionally.

Feedback is just a perspective. Therefore, what might be perceived as negative feedback is actually just someone's point of view. They might or might not have understood what you were trying to achieve. Hence, it is important to keep your cool and look at the feedback objectively. If you find it relevant to work on the points suggested, go ahead and do it with an open mind. On the other hand, if you think the feedback is not in sync with your goals, it is best to ignore it. At all costs, do not take the feedback personally. Objectivity is of prime importance here.

Addressing negative feedback on your professional writing with honesty is crucial for growth and improvement. It's not just about defending your work but understanding where you can refine and enhance it. Honest reflection allows you to see potential blind spots or areas for development that you might have missed. It also demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to delivering the best possible work. Embracing constructive criticism can lead to stronger relationships with clients and readers, showing them that you value their input and are dedicated to continuous improvement.

Negative feedback can be tough and bring up all sorts of emotions. I recommend taking it slowly, breaking it up and working through the feedback point by point. Addressing the negative points individually also gives you time to understand them in isolation rather than trying to understand everything at once. For each negative point made consider if there's any truth in the comment (easier said than done!) If the feedback is negative but coming from a genuine place trying to help you, then it's worth taking the time to consider it even if you feel it's untrue. Setting your ego aside and opening your mind up to the possibility that this may be a blind spot for you can provide opportunities for you to grow as a writer.

It's common to receive negative feedback for your works as people might have varied perspectives and humans are supposed to make errors. But what matters is analysing your mistakes and responding calmly. It can be disgraceful to act as if there wasn't a mistake from your side and move on.