original fiction

[disarm_d]

One week left to go and then I'll be finished the introduction to short fiction continuing ed writing class that I've been taking. I mean, how does original fiction???????? So that happened, and now it's almost done, and who knows about original fiction, but I do think I learned some stuff

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[algernon_mouse]

I like my ideas when they're in my own head and it's just like rolling a marble around in your mouth - no sharp edges to be found. Talking about an idea is so embarrassing

...I know this post of yours is old, but I knew you'd written it.

THIS is EXACTLY how I felt last night. I haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate talking about my ideas, or writing even. First, because my ideas are so full-bodied in my head but they come out all wispy and you-know and shoulder shrug when I try to talk about them. And second, because I don't feel very confident as a "writer" and using that word makes me feel like a fraud, like at any second, everyone will start pointing and laughing as though I am the punch line to a joke I hadn't even realised they were telling.

UGH. Feelings are gross.

[disarm_d]

♥

Babe, your story was so good though! Sorry if I was wrong, but I felt like I could totally imagine what you were describing (kind of yellow/orange with a white film over it -- like it would be a warmer colour than wheat but it's got this opaque coating) and I would so love it read it.

You will notice I didn't even attempt to describe my idea, /o\ It's so so hard to do.

And I know you hate complements, but your writing is SERIOUSLY SO GOOD. I don't want to go on and on about it, but I'm 100% awed by everything you write. So at least you never have to worry that the joke will be coming from me.

In conclusion, bah. Feelings.