Well Then... · 1:01am Jun 26th, 2014
Hello, world in general!
Despite the fact that I am fully aware that no one will see this post for a few weeks at least, (because no one looks at my page. Why would they? I haven't written anything.) I wanted to get this out there anyway. I exist. I've actually had this account for more than a year now. In this year, I've managed to do exactly nothing with it.
That will change.
I am completely awful at editing, and my writing style is dry and exact, with little descriptive language. I have severe motivational issues, leading to periods of intense productivity followed by large stretches of inactivity. I add things in places where they should likely be left out, and neglect to add things in places they likely should go. Worse still, I have a great fear of publishing my work. Will it be hated, and make me lose my precious, slowly formed confidence, or, perhaps worse, will it become popular, putting me under pressure that I can not hope meet?
Well, to be honest, I probably don't have to worry about the latter.
Look, what I'm trying to say is this: I'm not that great, but I'm going to try my damndest to get out a story that someone, anyone, will be able to enjoy. So, if you see me start to try this existing thing out in, say, a week or two, give me a look. I can't say it will be good, but, who knows, perhaps you'll like it.
I have 67,000 words on my computer, ready for you to see. Just give me a little while longer to work up the courage to show you.
Good for you! My first story, Apocalypse, was met with a lot of criticism. A lot of people didn't like it, it even has more dislikes than likes. However, know this: Persevere in the face of defeat. Even if not many people like your first works, (Which doesn't look like it's happening. Seriously, no dislikes yet? How do you do that?) you get better just by reading and writing. Don't be afraid to post anything you write.
2359735 I took a few minutes to read Apocalypse. Honestly, I'm surprised it's anywhere as disliked as it is. It's not going on my top ten, okay, sure. But it was solid, well written, had a fine premise and good potential. The concept was handled well and the characters were presented logically. All in all, a very solid first story. Some people are just mean. That's the only explanation I have.
2360384 I say it was me making the humans kill themselves. I saw another story where humans all died, it wasn't well liked either.