Narcissus at the lily pond...

[illyria_novia]

So I'm stuck with editing/proofreading/rewriting a paper which, while discussing a fascinating topic, bores me to tears with the author's evident cluelessness as to what writing an academic paper, or just writing, or just English for that matter, is all about.

So what did I do to distract myself from ? I read my old fics. And...

Comments

[aliensouldream]

That fic made me cry. I so wish you would write more.

[annwyn55]

You do have the loveliest way with words. I hope the writer's block is temporary, because it would be a great pity otherwise.

Yeah, I can't write as I used to either, and in my case, it's mostly my fault. I got so picky about what I read, that I couldn't measure up to my own standards any longer. *g* I didn't re-read my work because it depressed me, but I do miss writing, so I'm starting to read them again. I need all the encouragement I can get.

[gentlehobbit]

I don't often read my old stories, but I have once in a while. I have to admit that I do enjoy reading them, because I was writing about what I wanted to write about, and that excitement and care that I put into them still comes through. You are making me think that perhaps I should read a few again soon.

I hope that soon you will feel freer to let those words pour out of your mind and paint pictures and stories once more. Perhaps you need to let your mind lie fallow for a little while to rejuvenate your creativity. :)

[layne67]

I haven't read that fic of yours before. Oh Novia, that was exquisite. Your writing is so wonderful that I couldn't quite decide whether Frodo's colour perception ( or lack of it ) was literal or whether that was just his deep depression.

Lovely!!

As for your question, I can't read my old fics ( what few of them ) without cringing lol.