Writer's Group

[partly]

Went to my writer's group last night. It was my night to be critiqued. Yay, me.

I find that it bothers me when people like my writing. I just... don't believe them. Don't get me wrong, I think I can write, I just don't believe that anyone else would like it.

The biggest problem is that I should just "shut up and write" and having people like my work then I've really no reason not to.

They were amazed that what they had was basically a first draft. I didn't have the heart to tell them that most of it was written the day before I mailed it off to them to be critiqued. Figured that would be pushing my luck.

Still, it's probably better they like what I'm writing. It would be worse if they hated it. Maybe I just need a good writing buddy to kick my butt and keep me writing, but that's a hell of a lot to ask from someone when I don't have much to offer in return. Besides, finding a writer/critique-er in this area is almost impossible. I'm lucky to have this one writer's group.

I'll shut up now and go to bed. My brain rambles on three hours sleep.

Comments

[donnickcottage.livejournal.com]

I don't believe anyone either. But I want to. You're good lass, you just need to do as you say... apply posterior to chair.