Writing insecurity and self critizing. - Comments

@ llizzie'cullen
Hey. You're right, I'm being way too hard on myself, this should be fun, (it still is,) and I've calmed down a bit since posting this. I was just having one of those days, you know. I am going to try and map out a plan before I write from now on, try not to start something I can't finish, which is something I should have been doing from the start. I'm even going back and seeing how I can improve my stories, especially the half finished ones.

I'm glad you like "My Constant Companion", it's one of my favorites, although I've hit a roadblock on that one. I'm working on it though, or at least trying to. Anyway, thanks for the advice, and words of encouragement. I truly appreciate it.

Hi! I should start by saying I've only read one of your stories ('My Constant Companion' for 30STM) and I really like it. I think the plot is good and it has a lot of suspense which always helps to keep the reader entertained...
About your insecurity, I think it's something that many writers (and other artists) go through... For example, most actors don't like to watch their works, because they always feel that there's something they could have done differently... Anyway, I think you're beating yourself up too much over something that should be mostly fun! (I am not saying that you shouldn't be concerned about the quality of your stories; off course if you're sharing them with us, you'll want them to be good)
You mentioned that the main problem is that you start them very enthusiastically and then you start 'losing the plot' and it becomes sloppy... Well, maybe it could help if you tried to make kind of a plan when you get the idea for a new story, try to decide where you want to take it and how you'll make it happen, stuff like that...
Finally, I would like to congratulate you on your courage, firstly for putting your works out there open to criticism (not always constructive! I'm not a writer, and can't imagine sharing stuff I did like that.) and, secondly, for sharing your insecurities and concerns about them!

@ xMandiblesx
Thanks, sweetie. You have always given me such great feedback, and it makes me feel better than someone actually cares about my work. You are wonderful, as always. And you're right, I might regret it if I deleted everything, so I'll try not to be too rash. I've already put the 'on hiatus' status on most of my stories, and I'm going to slowly work on the important ones when I can and try not to be too hard on myself.

Yes, it would be great if someone would point out my mistakes or things I could improve upon in my writing. I want constructive criticism, I think most writers do, it would help so much. Actually, I think you might be one of the only ones on here who have ever told me about any errors I have made in my stories, which I truly appreciate.

Anyway, I'm just having a tough time in my life right now, and it's affecting everything, my self-esteem and writing included. So thanks so much for the positive words. I really needed them.

No! Do not give up writing altogether. I've always loved your stories because they were different and unique. You didn't get caught up in all the fandom stuff and you actually wrote stories you felt like writing about characters you made up. It is tough to get feedback on THIS site when you only write Original Fiction but that doesn't mean that your stories aren't amazing. You're honestly one of my favorite Original Fiction writers on this site hands down. Your stories gave me something to look forward to and if they were in book form....I would have bought them.

I've gone through insecurity with my writing too because a lot of the time the people who read my work never point out the mistakes I make. They either don't notice them themselves or they just don't say anything because they don't want to hurt my feelings. More or less I had to find out for myself when I do things wrong in writing or ask someone who is like....professional. I don't know. Just see how you feel before you delete everything. You may regret it in the end. I'd miss some of your stories if you took them down. Maybe put on the status thing that they are on hiatus or they are under construction?