A Grave Betrayal · 9:15am May 4th, 2015
I often feel like if I publish a story that isn't amazing and perfect, I'm somehow betraying you guys. I am aware that I'm setting too high standards for myself, but it's hard to overcome that sense of dread of disappointing you. This is not going to prevent me from releasing new stories as I complete them, however--I can't allow that. I have a feeling not publishing anything at all would disappoint you far more than publishing something imperfect.
I do have some good news. I managed to soldier through that scene I had been having trouble with for some time, so I'm free to continue revising the Sweetie Belle story. I also may or may not have a new short story in its second draft at around 7000 words. I initially doubted this possibly-existing story--hence the fear of disappointing--but I think it's shaping up into something interesting. It may see the light of day here at Fimfiction sometime soon if I end up halfway satisfied with it, otherwise I'll hide it in a drawer where it won't embarrass me aside from the occasional underpants gnome poking about.
April was a bit slow in terms of productivity at around 11,000 words written and revised. I'll do better this month.
I'll be glad to have any story from you, no matter how imperfect or halfway-there you might think it is.
I'll be glad to have any story from you, no matter how imperfect or halfway-there you might think it is.
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Aww, thanks. You're very encouraging. I do have some hope for this short story. It's mostly a side-thing to give me a breather from the novella I've been working on for so long. I've had the story in my mind for some time, so it's about time I get it out of my system. It'll be a bit grim and melancholic with some sad sprinkled about. We'll see how it turns out.
I can't wait to see what it is your next story will be. This announcement has made me excited as I love your works. I'll echo what it is that Unbridled Dolly has stated, because I feel the exact same way. Please keep doing what you're doing. You have a friend and a fan in this corner.
I'm so happy to hear that you're making progress, and I understand how you feel, completely. I'm sure the acceptance of the reasons that you shouldn't make so much stress for yourself comes from friends like us telling you that you should take your time with whatever you do, because the wait will sure as hell be worth it~
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Thanks guys. Your support really means a lot to me. It's good to know that you won't hate me if I stumble a little. I'll keep doing my best.
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We would never hate you. =3 We're all here to give you our support.
3045760 Even if you do stumble a little--even fall-- We'll believe in you. Always~