I've Been Thinking... Also: A Little Help? · 6:10pm Jul 7th, 2014
I don't know why I'm rambling about this, and I'm questioning putting this in a blog. Perhaps I just need to vent, so please, bear with me. I am only human, unfortunately (I want to be mermaid, but we can't all have nice things!).
My past two stories, to say the least, haven't been very good. To be honest, they're no where near my best work. I've received more criticisms for both of these compared to my other less recent ones. And don't get me wrong: I love criticism. That's why I write! I want to be better at it. However, I'm not as determined to fix these mistakes than I used to be, which is a first for me. The last two haven't even been close to that little bar on the right showing my "best" work, nor does it get a lot of responses as opposed to older works. It's been bugging me, but it's not the whiny, "Oh, why am I not getting enough views? Woe is me." It's more like, "What am I doing wrong? And how can I fix it so my friends (or followers, but it just makes me special or something, which I'm not. So deal with it~) can enjoy my stories like they used to?" Then it hit me.
I haven't been writing for me. The last two? A challenge by a friend and a contest where I procrastinated until the last couple of days, not even that! They were made too quick, too soon. I didn't put the effort like I usually do with my stories, and I'm sorry for that! I think, for the latter, I just wanted attention on my story. Boy, what was I thinking with that trainwreck? I should be writing for myself, not for anyone else - you guys are part of it, but if I'm working more on the story than I'm having fun with it, then fak it. You guys are the awesome treat that goes with it - like biscuits, so I shouldn't forget you guys, either! <3
No more contests or anything like that. It's back to the old days. I have so many stories piled up to write, and I'd like to get something written up before going back to school. I'm determined to do this now, guys! So if I don't, hold it against me!
So to get back into things, I do request a little help. My story, Rainfall needs another prereader/editor. I sent one to the other, but due to their busy life, I know they're going to take their time. Which I hope they do. However, I always like to have two in my arsenal. So if anyone here does prereading a lot and would like to help, please comment and let me know. I need no requirements except that you have to tolerate Rarijack because, well, that's what the story is, so if you don't like it... you're gonna have a bad time.
Hoping to get back into things without anything distracting me!
~Love and hugs
Missy 
I'll pre-read and give you my feedback, but I'm no professional.
2264932 If I don't get any responses, I'll be sure to ask you! Honestly, the reader's eye is just as important than having a "professional prereader."
Well, I primarily work on grammar, punctuation or similar things, but if you need anything else, just ask and I'll be happy to help. I've done it several times before, so I know relatively what I'm doing, just tell me what to look for and I'll do my best if you want me.
If you pizza when you should of french fried, you're gonna have a bad time!
Also, funny that you realized you should be writing for your self!
I did too after releasing one story and it didn't feel like something I would write, it felt like I was trying to be too careful, to please too many. But I shouldn't be doing that anymore, also good luck! 