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Question of the day part 10
mare:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on July 25, 2013, 09:55:06 AM ---I question myself as a writer the most when I start comparing myself to other writers. When someone posts a really great idea or a scene/story that's written in a creative way, I think, "Why couldn't I come up with something like that? Why can't I write like that?" Or "Why can't I finish this damn story?"
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I feel like this too! When I find myself gradually going down the road to funky town, one of the symptoms is comparing myself to everyone else.
Purpura Lipstick:
I question myself as a writer a lot. I know we all have different styles so I try not to compare myself but when read a good plot I wonder why I couldn't come up with that. I know it was constructive and to help me grow but last years reader challenge really made me question myself as a writer. Doesn't help that my own mother does not think I have the writing chops and always gloats about how good my younger brother is. .. my friend Amanda helps me a lot when I feel down and reminds me that I write because I like to tell stories and will always improve the more I practice.
RokofAges75:
Aww... at least, as Steph said, it's kind of comforting to know we've all felt the same way at some point or another.
It varies a lot from day to day for me. At times like this when I'm not working and don't have a lot else going on in my life, I find my overall mood is so dependent on how my writing is going. If it's going well, it keeps me in a great mood. If it's not, I get bummed out about it! Today has been a good writing day so far, but I think it's the first one I've had all week.
RokofAges75:
We may have had a question like this before, but just to give us all a boost...
What's the best plot you've come up with, one that's so good you can't even believe you came up with it yourself? We've all got them - time to get past the insecurities and brag a little about what we do best!
FrickingKaos:
My friend Ali has supported my writing since high school and reads my stuff, even helps research. I love having that kind of support from friends.
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