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[tidal]

After countless round trips between the couch and the bed, I didn't end up falling asleep until 10AM this morning because I was worrying about whether the story I'm writing is a cliche piece of shit or not among other things. Is it too dark? Is it too fluffy? Are the characters strong enough to separate my 'voice'? Do I have a 'voice'? I'm gonna

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[offloe]

So I know I only comment to give you bullshit condescending "I'm in an MFA program" advice...

BUT

Two things.

1) When you're in this stage, don't worry for a goddamn second whether what you're writing is a cliche or too "whatever". Worry about one thing: Does this matter to you? Do you like it? Do you care about this? Fuck everybody else for a second. Okay, so this is a few things. But it's all what you might want to consider first. If it is all true, then it's a good idea to move on to others, and to start the next stage of that editing process, in my opinion. But I do feel very strongly that you need to write to satisfy yourself, and only yourself, before you worry about whether to show it to anyone.

2) If you ever want some feedback, feel free to send some stuff my way. I'm a strung-out asshole and I can't guarantee a one-day turnaround, but I will read your stuff and give you comments. E-mail should be in my profile.

Best of luck either way.

[tidal]

I've never felt like anything you've ever said is condescending, and I appreciate that you've taken the time to even give me advice in the first place.

I'll keep you in mind when I "finish" it.

[acoustics1220]

A writer should always have a second set of eyes look at it. Get yourself a beta ;)

[samgrillo42]

Did you get my last text?? Where are you living now? Also...I had the strangest dream about you last night.

[tidal]

i just went to check and right as i had my phone cradled in my palm it died. I'm sure I got it though, just haven't been paying much attention to my phone as of late. i'll tell you where i'm living over FB email. i WAS keeping it a secret from everyone but you can know, why not.

[inpulses]

add me? i don't remember where i found your journal from but i've had it up on firefox for days because i've found you adorably interesting.

[tidal]

read my most recent post :)

[inpulses]

done and done!

[today_in_my_eye]

i wants to read it. i will give as much honest feedback as you want. All I do all day anyway is read books and carve rocks until the rain goes away