I think I know what you're saying. The desire to just have your story turn out nicely, the fear that it won't... I've gone through that so much.
I'm nearing the end of chapter 1 for Headset (two more scenes left to write), but I'm dreading it. I plan to proof read once before sending it to Akiko, and I worry that as I read through it, I'll be so tempted to trash it and start over again. I'm never satisfied with my work. I always want to re-write yet I never feel like I actually do better.
But I truly think having someone who can serve as something along the lines of an editor helps. In 8th grade, my language arts teacher turned into my editor, and that was when I'd be producing three chapters a week. Granted they were short back then, but I think the best time for Headset in terms of my chapter production was back when I had my teacher giving me feedback on my work.
I think that most humans serve as their own biggest critics. Usually it's hard for someone to feel satisfied with their work because it's
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I did have my one friend acting as my editor, but she was really slow I don't think I ever got chapter two back so that partner ship kind of died. I also had my other friend Travis read the first chapter, but he didn't really tell me anything other than 'it's good!' -_-. I've been thinking of asking my Language Arts teacher take a look at the first few chaps for awhile now, and this monday I might just have to work up the guts to actually go and ask her.
Most humans also try to strive for perfection, which is obviously not acheivable, but it's still a nice goal. Also there's the thought of: If I don't like it, who will?
I don't have much confidence in my writing skill and style, but if you want, I could take a look at it and tell you what I think of the plot and characters? The only thing is that I'm not sure how quickly I'd be able to get back to you because I've got quite a bit on my plate at the moment.
I am on a three day weekend, and I've finished the majority of my written homework, so I actually might be able to do it by Monday, maybe.
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I think I know what you're saying. The desire to just have your story turn out nicely, the fear that it won't... I've gone through that so much.
I'm nearing the end of chapter 1 for Headset (two more scenes left to write), but I'm dreading it. I plan to proof read once before sending it to Akiko, and I worry that as I read through it, I'll be so tempted to trash it and start over again. I'm never satisfied with my work. I always want to re-write yet I never feel like I actually do better.
But I truly think having someone who can serve as something along the lines of an editor helps. In 8th grade, my language arts teacher turned into my editor, and that was when I'd be producing three chapters a week. Granted they were short back then, but I think the best time for Headset in terms of my chapter production was back when I had my teacher giving me feedback on my work.
I think that most humans serve as their own biggest critics. Usually it's hard for someone to feel satisfied with their work because it's ( ... )
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I did have my one friend acting as my editor, but she was really slow I don't think I ever got chapter two back so that partner ship kind of died. I also had my other friend Travis read the first chapter, but he didn't really tell me anything other than 'it's good!' -_-. I've been thinking of asking my Language Arts teacher take a look at the first few chaps for awhile now, and this monday I might just have to work up the guts to actually go and ask her.
Most humans also try to strive for perfection, which is obviously not acheivable, but it's still a nice goal. Also there's the thought of: If I don't like it, who will?
so yeah, I'll try getting someone else's opinion
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I am on a three day weekend, and I've finished the majority of my written homework, so I actually might be able to do it by Monday, maybe.
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