As I have said before… “Write the stories you want to read, and nothing more…”
Be true to yourself!
SD
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I once had a fellow tell me that my story was not good, and that I should scrap it fully and start again… Funny how there was a few folk who deemed it a good story, and concept, as far as I had written it (The Endurlon in it’s early days that is).
I just replied in kind with “I guess this is just not the type of story for you, and you should look further afield for your fix.”
This seemed to piss this fellow off deeply, and he began a campaign to smudge my good nature… But those who liked my work at that time defended me and called him out… This was quite some time ago on a site I forget as of now… But what does that matter? I am here and still crafting my tale… And some do indeed like it, so I’m happy with that.
SD
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At least you showed others your stories, I never got to that point at all. The last time I showed my work was over a decade ago and it was never constant. After that, I stopped showing my stories online and kept it to myself because of not getting instant readers and replies, severity of my mental health (which hasn’t changed much), and the fact I was scared overall.
Showing my stories on free websites, means I have to edit a little. I don’t edit much, I just write and move on.
I am trying to please people before these people see anything.
Very true. I haven’t been true to myself for what feels like ever, actually never.