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sweet18_2003:
Lately, I have been in such a writers funk that its not even funny any longer. I've started another new story...a sequel to an older one, actually, and have been working on Shades of Blue and trying to finish Not So Bad. The thing is, over the past few weeks...or even months, I feel as if I should just give up on writing. My good friends tell me that I have a talent and am a great writer, which is great...except for the fact that I dont know if they are telling the truth or are just biased.

I get so excited when I start a new story, but the lack of interest from readers kills that excitement. I mean, I've asked for constructive critisism, feedback, everything...a nd its SO true that writers thrive on feedback. The seeming lack-there-of lately and seeming lack of interest all together has me feeling that I should just quit completely on everything I have been working on.

With Not So Bad, everybody wanted Michael to get a heart and get along with his dying father (Kevin)...but now that Michael actually is being nice and growing a human heart in  the final chapters, it seems nobody cares to read. Sure, his temper was drama  , but I planned all along for him to slowly grow morals.

As for the newer ones, Shades of Blue had a great start, but now it seems again...nobody cares.  As for Between Breaths...well, only one chapter is out and a few are written....and yes, I was excited for it...but when only one person on here (two...but dancinpacer is the friend who I dont know is just biased or not) is reading it, I dont know if spending 10 hours writing a chapter is even worth it. Again...the lack of shown interest just kills all motivation I have for continuing on with anything.

Affliction...a nother one I feel like just giving up on. Its an original fic, so nobody really has an interest in those, which I understand beings this site is mainly focused around BSB. But it is one that I would really like to see if I can get published, and feedback/constructive criticism would be amazing for me...especiall y with this fic.

I guess I am just frustrated and needing to vent. I'm sitting here near tears, trying to write something, but just feel it is hopeless. I don't know what to do anymore, because I love to write and want to write...but this lack of motivation and lack of interest lately is just killing all creativity I have left inside of me .

 :(

alota_cookin:
you know...I haven't really been here all that long but I have gotten the same kind of feeling a couple times. Like, I didn't think anyone was even liking the stories so why write them. *shruggs*

but hey, if it helps, I am willing to read one of your stories. name wich one you would like me to start on  :D I'm no expert but I would gladly give you my opinions!

Sinara:
I can actually relate to you right now. I am finding very little time to work on my stories, and I am getting limited feedback, so I am almost to the point of giving up. But then I remember that my stories aren't written for other people - they are written for me. I write because it makes me feel accomplished and gives me an outlet for my pent up emotions. If you wrote for the sole purpose of garnering feedback, none of us would have even started writing. It's something built into us all - and I think we all lose site of that every once in awhile. Just write for yourself and the rest will come.

MellzBellz:
I think lately A LOT of writers have been going through the same thing. I've kind of felt like readers interest has waned, but I think its an all around effect and everyone is feeling the effects. It's a CRAZY time of year so I know a lot of my regular readers are really busy with school and stuff and can't always give feedback. Even I've become a REALLY bad reader and haven't been keeping up with my fics that I usually do just because I've had other things going on.

I read Shades of Blue though and left you a review and I REALLY liked it! And if its by any chance based off of the Ashley Parker Angel song of the same name than OMG it's going to be REALLY REALLY sad and angsty.

But I've felt a definite lack of motivation to. A lot of REALLY good writers are giving up on fan fiction and I know as much as I write for myself it definitely helps to have good stories to aspire to. I feel like that's all lacking lately and I'm just blah.

sweet18_2003:
I know you've been reviewing Shades of Blue...and I appreciate it so much. I really do :) That is probably the one fic I have the most hope for...and if anything, I will just email thru the boards to you and whoever else has been reviewing. :) lol...

...and yes, it is based off of Ashley Parker Angel's song...haha. I might change the name though...later on. I thought of another title that would fit it well also.

Glad to know I'm not the only one going through this. I mean, I do write for myself....but it gets hard sometimes when I want to know what others think of the direction or whatever....an d yeah...lol.

But thanks so much for your support. :) I didn't mean everybody...th ose who do leave feedback, I appreciate all of it. :)  All I meant was that it seems to be getting less and less each update, and I just wonder if its because its a loss of interest in the direction I'm going with them...if that makes any sense.


--- Quote from: MellzBellz on April 06, 2008, 10:25:26 PM ---I think lately A LOT of writers have been going through the same thing. I've kind of felt like readers interest has waned, but I think its an all around effect and everyone is feeling the effects. It's a CRAZY time of year so I know a lot of my regular readers are really busy with school and stuff and can't always give feedback. Even I've become a REALLY bad reader and haven't been keeping up with my fics that I usually do just because I've had other things going on.

I read Shades of Blue though and left you a review and I REALLY liked it! And if its by any chance based off of the Ashley Parker Angel song of the same name than OMG it's going to be REALLY REALLY sad and angsty.

But I've felt a definite lack of motivation to. A lot of REALLY good writers are giving up on fan fiction and I know as much as I write for myself it definitely helps to have good stories to aspire to. I feel like that's all lacking lately and I'm just blah.



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