Dear SpitFlame #15 · 11:10pm Jan 4th, 2014
Dear SpitFlame: How did you become the author you are today?
This a very good question with a complicated answer. I joined this site August 11, 2013 and started writing August 13, 2013. The first fic I ever wrote was a "the last of us" crossover called "Last of Equestria". It was really bad so I deleted it after cancelling it for a few days. Back then I was a pretty terrible author. I never really did well to be honest. Now this raises an obvious question: If you sucked in the past, how do you write stories now and get tons of positive feedback?
Back then I was bad because I never really did well in English class, only getting 60s which is barely passing. I also didn't read much. Once I joined the site and saw how much I sucked, I realized I needed to force myself into becoming better.
I started off by reading great fanfics like Anthropology, Past Sins, My Little Dashie and other stuff I'm not gonna mention. With the help of my sister, I also started to read many books, ranging from "The catcher in the rye" to "The Hobbit" and other novels. I even rent books from my school to read at my house. So when I'm not on Fimfiction, I'm usually doing homework, playing video games or reading. I also tried really hard in English class and passed with a 91, and I'm still on that roll. I also got help from other authors to show me good literary techniques. Also, make sure to read FAQ.
So after those few months of practicing, I came back and wrote new stories ranging from "Elements of Honor" to "127 Pets". As you can see, anyone can become a good author no matter how bad they seem in the beginning. Please don't doubt yourself; just read a lot of books and find help. I improved in a matter of months. So I plan to be a legit writer when I'm older. Keep writing everyone, keep being awesome. After all, an author only improves by gaining constructive criticism from his fans.
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So I really enjoyed answering this question. I usually swear and try to be funny in my other blogs, but this was serious. Keep being authors and readers everyone!
Got anymore questions? Please PM me and I'll answer them here, on "Dear SpitFlame".
See you next time, Bye!
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