Bad time · 7:23pm Mar 18th, 2017
So, I guess I should chat a bit about whats going on with me. I say i'm going to write and I don't... Well, I do but not anything I put up here. I try... but, I just keep. *sigh* I keep feeling that i'm no good as a writer. Depressed, anxious. *shakes head* I was on some medicine for ten days which made me very, very, very depressed. I'm not on it right now but I might have to take it again next month. If you are super curious why i'd willingly take a drug like that. PM me i'll let you know.
So I wrote a one shot. A type of story i've never tried before and... Doesn't look like most people liked it much. I know I...I shouldn't feel this way but...
Am I a good writer? Am I really? Or did I get lucky. Find a niche? Am I just semi competent at writing cute fics? Should I just finish the fics I have on the site and then leave? Just vanish?
I'm just... i'm not as confidant now as I thought I was.... knew I was not long ago I guess.
depends on the person but i do love 1 story you have done its Changeling Places i would probably like your other stories if i read them so to me i think your a good writer
You are a fantastic writer. And while I haven't read your new story, I've been meaning to.
"Most people"
41 to 4, in favor of the likes, and you call that most people?
While it's not as popular as some of you're stories, I bet it's actually amazingly good.
If I catch you talking shit about yourself again I will have no choice but to hug you.
First off let me just say our one of my favoirite authors on this site. Ive been having the same problems lately myself and looking at my fics compared to yours and other big writers. I sometimes feel inferior. But I stopped for a second and thought about where I started and where I am now. Where at first when I came on this site I was terrible. But ive gotten better over the past year been writing. And I realised I can only get better and so can you. Reflect on qhsre you started and reLise how much you grown. Your already great so become greater and more confidant in your writing. Embrace your stories with the passion we see in you already. Know that your loved and respected. Just from one author to another i hope you continue and i cant see what your imagination can create.
You are a good writer. I would not be one of your followers if I thought otherwise.
You're an amazing writer. Don't get down on yourself. One of the best advice I ever received had been from my English teacher when I first got into writing. That was 12 years ago, and I still remember it to this day. He said that
So what you're feeling isn't bad. It just means you're growing as a writer and as a person. Keep going and keep doing what you love.
Not sure where you got the idea you are a bad writer, but you are one of my favorite. Your Twilight romance/family stories always bring a smile to my face when I read them. I do hope you continue writing, I am still hoping for that Celestia and Twilight wedding scene to happen.
I read all your stuff. it's just that i have such a backlog of stories to read that i haven't had time for your newest stuff yet.
It will be read and I'm sure I'll enjoy it when i do!!
I mean good lord!! Dear princess Celestia and the Tiny Twilight Tales!!!
You are WAY better than me, so YES. You are a good writer.
You got invited to a panel at a con because there were enough people who love your work. To paraphrase Trixie "Is there ever any doubt?"
Also, you're my nemesis in fluff, I don't make just anybody my nemesis in fluff. ;)
Don't worry so much about one story. Focus instead of the people who enjoy reading your works and take the time to read your blog posts. A story won't necessarily fill everyone's need. You know I write mostly changeling stories, but the ones that focus on ponies get more attention (I'm only using this as an example, it varies from writer to writer what their readers prefer).
Some stories are hit and miss. It happens.
You're a good writer. You're improving. You ask for help. That's damned good.
You are a good author. The downvotes were probably just surprised. I liked the story
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Thank you. I do hope you check out my other stories if you like Changelings I recommend Starving.
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Hugs are always welcome. Always
4461766 i think its "wasn't there ever any doubt" but not completely sure
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Thank you for your kind words. I promise to continue writing. I have many many ideas I have not even begun work on yet.
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Thank you, i'll do my best not to disappoint.
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That quote is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with me.
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Oh don't worry it's coming. I hope it measures up to your expectations!
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Thank you. Thank you for your kind words and i'm glad you are still enjoying Tiny Twilight Tales maybe i'll work on one of them today.
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Thank you? I don't want to be good just because you feel i'm better then you. But, i'm glad you enjoy my work.
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How could I ever question the second cutest filly's opinion!?
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Thank you, I needed to hear that. I know it's true but with the meds i'm taking affecting my brain it's harder to make sense of.
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Thank you RK, I promise to continue asking for help!
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Thanks, I like the story alot to. I may write a far longer story about Solestia and Noctis at some point.
4461807 You are more than welcome
You ARE and an amazing writer.
Look at your watchers; they didn't subscribe for one or two 'lucky' fics.
We subscribed for AMAZING, fics. And that is what they are, that is what you are.
Amazing. That is what you are.
It doesn't matter what the haters think because they would still complain if they were given perfection on a plate.
"All these words, words like 'evil' and 'vicious', they meant nothing to nature. Yes, evil was a human invention."
--Wolf Lord Eric Longtooth
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For what it's worth, it seems like most authors go through this at some point. At least everyone I follow has.
My general statement about this is what it always is: I don't follow people for writing a mediocre story or two, I do it because I find myself liking multiple pieces of their work. If y'all were trash, we wouldn't be hear!
That would be pretty good
4462181 Sorry someone downvoted your comment, I think they misunderstood what you meant. Yeah I think a small epic about them would be fantastic to write!
That, I think, is the key point in this line of thought. You shouldn't feel particularly bad that your first attempt at something doesn't turn out, because that's almost certainly going to be the result the first time you try anything new. And that's perfectly okay!
It isn't a failure; it's an experiment in trying to discover how a type of story works. It's WORD SCIENCE!
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I challenge thee!
To the battle to end all battles!
Zodiac! I Foals Errand challenge thee to a Cute Off!
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Thank you ^^
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You are a great writer, Foals! Just look at how many folks follow you and read your stories. I really agree with what Calming Moon had to say here and add this as well: Your writing reflects a person whom worries and cares about what they do. Also, many times what we feel is a failure is often just an opportunity; something new to learn or a different perspective to view.
Just remember you are a good author. That is why I read your work.
4462255 You know not of what you start, little filly. The Great and Powerful Trixie shall meet your challenge head on and win!
In other words...
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4462225 thanks. I can see it now. Struggling to survive in a world of manticores and dragons
4461825 I didn't mean it like that but I meant that you're are a good writer.
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*smiles* Thank you very much!
4462479 You're welcome.