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Do you ever feel like just packing it all in?
julilly:
Writing and not posting it is also helpful. I have a different fic I work on that no one has ever seen (maybe will never see) when I am stuck. That way you don't feel pressure to have to meet a personal deadline you can just write what you want when you want.
And don't feel depressed, the romance in your life sounds a little bit like my own... my fics are also a little on the down side. Some people have said I'm afraid of happy endings, that's why I shy away from the romance genre.
We're always happy to see you around, don't be afraid to just pop in for a hello and we'll all be here!
honey:
--- Quote from: julilly on January 13, 2008, 08:15:16 PM ---Writing and not posting it is also helpful. I have a different fic I work on that no one has ever seen (maybe will never see) when I am stuck. That way you don't feel pressure to have to meet a personal deadline you can just write what you want when you want.
And don't feel depressed, the romance in your life sounds a little bit like my own... my fics are also a little on the down side. Some people have said I'm afraid of happy endings, that's why I shy away from the romance genre.
We're always happy to see you around, don't be afraid to just pop in for a hello and we'll all be here!
--- End quote ---
ooo. that is totally a good idea. I have this story that I've always wanted to write, but it's completely crazy and I think people might think I'm psycho if they saw it. (which I am just so you all know hehe) but I let my friend read everything I write wether I post it or not and a secret indulgence where I can just go crazy and have fun might be just what I need right now. lol I think I might just do that.
RokofAges75:
Mel, I know how you feel. The same thing happened with BMS. I think I probably PUSHED some readers away because I kept saying at the beginning that it was going to be way more of a romance than Broken was, so if you don't like romance, don't feel obligated to read it. And so, a lot of people who had given me feedback every time I updated Broken didn't read it LOL. So I did lose quite a few regulars, but at the same time, a lot stuck with me too, and I've also gotten a lot of new readers. The vast majority of my regular reviewers now are not people who sent me reviews when I was writing Broken. It's interesting how the readership changes.
I don't feel at all desperate for feedback because I get a lot more than I ever used to get, and I'm grateful. I did go through a period earlier in BMS where I felt like I was making decisions and writing stuff the readers didn't like, and one in particular who had been one of my most complimentary reviewers turned into my biggest critic. I felt like I had let people down, and for awhile, I was kind of paranoid, like you said. Looking back, I think it was probably a good experience, though, because I eventually just toughened up to the criticism and stopped caring what other people thought. Not that I don't care about getting feedback, 'cause I definitely do appreciate it and like getting it, but it doesn't make or break me. I write what I want because I like writing, and if other people like it, great, and if they don't, they don't have to read it. I know that SOMEONE is bound to like what I write, even if not everyone does, and that's enough.
I know what you mean about losing writer friends too. A lot of my closest online friends have kind of moved on with their lives over the last few years, and I hardly ever talk to them anymore, which is sad, because we used to talk every day. It sucks when they lose interest in Bsb and/or fanfic because that was the common thread that led to our friendship.
I'm sorry you're feeling this way, and I hope things get better, in your personal life and online!
nicksgal:
Welcome to the last six months of my life. lol I think when you really step away from it though, it helps a lot and it really helps put things back in perspective for you.
I'd say more, but everyone else already said it so beautifully that me talking won't do anything. lol
I do miss you though, and I still like you. :-*
Purpura Lipstick:
Do I EVER feel that way. I've completely stopped writing the sequel to MTT which I was gung ho about when I first started it, now I think it's stupid and could care less if I ever finish that one. DOV: Antigone I started out by posting a chapter like every other day, now I find myself struggling to start the 7th chapter.
I really really really want to write my story Aphrodite's Laughter but I've started the first chapter like 7 times and tossed them all out.
The friends thing I totally understand too, I've been too busy with Jackson lately to get much online time and that severely hinders my writing and my friendships. I don't know you that well but I do notice when you aren't here and wonder what's going on with you :-D
Then when I get comments from people predicting my story really early, it is upsetting, especially when you are trying to keep stuff a mystery.. makes me feel like I really suck at writing and shouldn't bother anymore.
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