Why is everyone's critique of my writing ALWAYS that it's "unpolished"? T_____T I FAIL AND I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS BLAH I SUCK
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I haven't read your fic, but maybe they mean that it's kind of sloppy. Like, a sketch that still has most of the sketchlines... You know, kind of like all of my artwork (well, except my art has the distinction of sucking as well, so I don't know if that applies here).
Maybe you should think about using a beta reader for your fics? I'm not saying you're bad; I think everyone should use a beta reader (except me cuz uh... I'm too lazy and I never write fic anyway) because it always helps to have another set of eyes look at your work. I have someone look over my papers for school usually, to pick out things I may not have found in my own readings. But it might make it seem more polished. Or if not, then when you write it, take the time to look over it and read it aloud (that actually helps a lot more than you may think) and edit any mistakes or phrases that sound odd.
I had three beta readers. >_>;; So I don't know what the issue is. =/ I pick good betas (<3!), so I doubt it's their issue. I think they might be too kind to me, though, and one IS rather inexperienced as a writer, themselves. ...And one is just plain silly and couldn't FIND anything to crit because he's a dork. xD
Heck, I'd ask my MOM to read it if she didn't fail to see how much TWILIGHT sucks. xD
I have absolutely nothing to do with any of this - sorry that I haven't read your fic yet, although the idea sounds pretty interesting; someone-give-me-more-time-to-do-everything-I-WANT-TO-DO! - but I wanted to say something randomly... I. AM. SO. THERE. WITH. YOU. Except English is not my native language so that makes everything even worse for me, UTTER FAILURE. But well, I still try to write stuff 'cause there're so many stories I'd like to read myself but no one writes such stuff.
So if you still ENJOY writing yourself, then do it. That's what I think although I know that no one reads or comments my fics, either.
Good luck with everything! I'll do my best to comment if I happen to read your fiction! (If it's HyuRoi, I will read it!! *hint*)
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Maybe you should think about using a beta reader for your fics? I'm not saying you're bad; I think everyone should use a beta reader (except me cuz uh... I'm too lazy and I never write fic anyway) because it always helps to have another set of eyes look at your work. I have someone look over my papers for school usually, to pick out things I may not have found in my own readings. But it might make it seem more polished. Or if not, then when you write it, take the time to look over it and read it aloud (that actually helps a lot more than you may think) and edit any mistakes or phrases that sound odd.
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Heck, I'd ask my MOM to read it if she didn't fail to see how much TWILIGHT sucks. xD
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So if you still ENJOY writing yourself, then do it. That's what I think although I know that no one reads or comments my fics, either.
Good luck with everything! I'll do my best to comment if I happen to read your fiction! (If it's HyuRoi, I will read it!! *hint*)
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I suppose I've just been really frustrated lately. It's not only that, but blahhhhh. I am the lack of self-esteem monster. ROAR! XD
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