Ah, I've been thinking about this a lot lately (not that I saw this quotation, but it's a common theme). Do I write because I'm trying to get attention, or to write a story that I really love? I keep telling myself to focus on the second, because worrying about what others think just leads to anxiety, procrastinating, and a lack of pure enjoyment of what I'm doing. But post if that is if I get nice comments I really shouldn't put too much stock in them, because that leads to the route of pleasing others and all the pitfalls therein.
(Sorry for rambling... I've been doing that a lot lately!)
I have been struggling this w/ myself, comparing my "success" because of all my "hard work." But now I am at peace with myself. I write to make myself happy more than anything else. If something speaks to me, if words flow out, it's a joyous occassion. I've to stop focusing on how others see it, how many comments I get, because that can get depressing real fast. So when I'm sad, I stop being sad, and be awesome instead.
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(Sorry for rambling... I've been doing that a lot lately!)
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I have been struggling this w/ myself, comparing my "success" because of all my "hard work." But now I am at peace with myself. I write to make myself happy more than anything else. If something speaks to me, if words flow out, it's a joyous occassion. I've to stop focusing on how others see it, how many comments I get, because that can get depressing real fast. So when I'm sad, I stop being sad, and be awesome instead.
True Story.
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