Zero Blogs: Criticism part 2 · 3:43am Nov 28th, 2015
"Your story is garbage and you have no talent."
I still remember Cryosite's words. Her harsh critique of From a Shimmer to a Shine that threw me into a creative funk for days. I started second-guessing myself. worrying that I wasn't good enough and that I never would be. It took me quite a bit of time to recover from that.
See as I've said before, I've always had issues regarding my self-esteem. I didn't allow myself to see value in what I did, and I mistook confidence for arrogance. As a result I would naturally put myself down, second-guess myself, and devalue my accomplishments. But I had an epiphany recently that changed all that.
I've studied writing and composition for more than eight years. I spend every week sharpening and honing my talents. Always improving, always striving further. And now, I'm no longer afraid to say it.
I am a great writer.
This is not a a statement made in arrogance or condescension. It is a testement to the skill I have learned while developing my craft. I've overcome weaknesses in descriptive writing, properly flowing dialogue, and lengthening scenes without trailing off into filler.
I'm not going to hold myself back anymore. Because forget what Cryosite says, I have TALENT. I have VALUE.
And I'm gonna share it with everyone.
She can't hurt me anymore. I'm free.
WOO!! YOU GO, DUDE!
Congratulations in achieving greatness! I am still starting out as a writer and look forward to the day when I, too, can call myself a great writer. I specifically remember from a Shimmer to a Shine among all of the other Sunset Shimmer fanfics I have read, and personally very much enjoyed it. Keep doing what you're doing, and don't let anyone else convince you that your writing is bad. Writing is a creative art that can be expressed in infinite ways. Have a Pinkie for your accomplishment!
Did she really say something so harsh without any other kind of feedback?...
3573685 PinkieLunaShy and Calinjc can back me up on this.
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Im sorry to hear that buddy
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She actually banned me from a group because I was getting too popular for her tastes.