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[novelistmenru]

I wonder if other writers, great writers, looked at their work and felt woefully insufficient? I want to write something like the way Jacob's Ladder feels. Until I do, I don't think I can really call myself a writer.

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[mouse2cat]

Do you think I am going to wait until I create museum quality work before I call myself an artist? As long as your intent is there do not hesitate to call yourself so. Actually most writers are hardest on their own work. The Nutcracker was the composer's least favorite. Don't worry about making it good. Just write.

[delcat]

Wufei, honey, everyone wants to make the next Jacob's Ladder. EVERYONE. Many have tried. All have failed. That is because there is only one Jacob's Ladder. Works of genius can't be duplicated, only imitated. So do what Team Silent does--learn from it, sure, but keep going with your own work and forge something new that only you can create. Don't stress over what it should or shouldn't be. Trust me, you're doing better than you think.

[delcat]

On a side note, your posting from the future puzzles me to no end. Also, is that a From Hell avatar? That's one heckuva sweet graphic novel.

Sickness is sad.

[novelistmenru]

Del, Del, Del. Surely you knew I had amazing time-bending powers?

As a side note, I have no clue, I loved the idea of "Jack the Ripper" as a courier of knowledge. And I know works can't be duplicated--I meant I wanted to be able to impact people the way Jacob's Ladder impacts people. If I can affect people emotionally and psychologically on a deeper level than they're used to being on, then I think I've achieved something. These days, that means that if I can affect people at ALL I've done a pretty decent job.

Re: Sickness is sad.

[delcat]

You affect me.

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I didn't get a reply e-mail and forgot to check for new comments and sorry I feel bad now.