This brings to the question that I'm facing as an writer, is my story good
or is it as good as it used to be? You see I was used to get all sorts of
feedback ranging from; "You paint pictures with your words" to "You killed
Willow you filthy SOB". Still now a day the only feedback I read if any is;
good work and keep it up. And this does not just apply to me, a seasoned
writer, but it also applies those who are just starting out in this world of
fan fiction, this does not encourage growth. I may be secure in the quality
of my work, but who is to say that those who missed out on the Golden age
are equally secure in theirs?
This was a big problem for me. I don't know if you guys remember or not, but over the summer, I had started a story called Penance, which I just couldn't finish because I didn't feel I had the motivation. I mean, it's nothing personal, and it didn't just go to this list, but the majority of the feedback I recieved was "Good job" or "Keep it up". I would even prefre constructive critisim, something to assure me that people are appreciating my story and not just the fact that it's a B/W fic. I was NOT here for the "golden age" of fanfic, and I've always been rather insecure about my writing in the first place. It was a huge personal victory to even POST fanfic, and I really dont' think I would have if not for the anonimity given to me by the internet. I have gotten more secure in my writing, but for me it was more because of a personal growth, and from encouragement for others. It didn't bother me to the point to where I was going to say something, or even be to distraugth, but Cilia brought up a VERY good point and I thought I'd add my two cents. Please don't take this as a personal criticism, this is one of the BEST lists in the feedback aspect, Elizalover responds faithfully, lol. It's just sometimes, especially with new authors, a little more encouragment is needed.
Regina
*Hoping she didn't just TOTALLY alienate everyone*