Poking My Head Back In · 7:08am May 19th, 2021
Been awhile since I've surfaced here, hasn't it?
It'd take way too long to talk about everything that's happened in my life since I last poked my head into this site and actually posted a story. Truth is, I still haven't written anything new in a long time. However, right now I'm reading back through many of the things I wrote years ago and never published out of self-loathing, believing none of the stories worth publishing. Now I'm starting to realize that some of them aren't too bad after all. It's taken a few years' hiatus, but I'm finally starting to treat myself kindly.
I've got a fairly large backlog of short stories I'd written and never published. Something recently possessed me to dust off that old portfolio and give them another chance. Still don't believe I'm ready to start writing again, but seeing some of these old stories I'd written, reading through them, and not being revolted by them is...good. It feels good. For the first time in years, I don't feel disgusted at something I'd written.
There's a few more of these I might end up publishing. None of these have ever been through pre-readers or editors, so I may try that beforehand. I'd also like to whip up some cover art for them, since drawing seems to be my creative niche these days.
Anyway, thanks to anyone who stopped by to read the blog of a fimfiction account that's been dead for awhile. Y'all don't get your hopes up!
-RLC
Welcome back
Getting some distance from and perspective on your own creations can definitely take a while. It’s good to hear you’re in a better mental space.
Whether you continue posting or not, good to see you. ^^
Glad to hear you've moved into a better headspace.
Good luck with your creative endeavors, whatever form they may take, and feeling alright with them!