Low self esteem

            Everytime I read people fics especially those with good writing I feel my self confidence going down and down. Sometimes I was writing fic and take a break by reading other fics but I instantly lost my will to write when I see how well other fics were written. I am not blaming them at all more like I am dissapointed with myself. I love writing but not good at it. I should read those beautifully written fics and learn from them instead I was feeling ashamed when I compared them with my works. I tried to finish my work before reading other fics and it helps a lot. But once I posted my fics I have thought that why I posted this crappy this. What if those good authors read my fics? I really wanted to delete all my fics but I love them. They are my hard works that I made out of pure love.

           I don't really care about subscribers or comments (but surely i love and really appreciate it), as long as people enjoy reading my stories. But this thought keep coming to me. The shame of having lack writing skills slowly eating me. Will there be a time when I can write so beautifully that people will remember my fics for a long time? I hate myself for feeling down instead of learning from those good fics. I was at fault here, I admit.

 

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toshiba19
#1
I think ur a good writer unnie. And I'm sure a lot of writers feel the same.
even when u look back at your old work u can feel embarrassed because u probably have improved since then. That's the way most are. Don't delete the stories. U can edit them but some might b sad if u delete them.
deliberatemistake
#2
First of all, I love your stories. I read them and enjoy them.

I know what you mean, because I used to feel the same way too. But then, this is what I told myself: I am not as good as them but I can appreciate their works, and I can try to get better. Maybe in this life, I'm not meant to be the best author ever, but at least I can write and express my thoughts and share them with other people. It doesn't matter if it's good or bad, I am doing something I like, something that makes me happy, and my happiness is important.

No matter how good of a writer you are, there will always be someone better than you, so that you can try and catch up, and become better. It's how humans improve in all sense of life.

So don't worry and cheer up. Fighting!
Shibalyo #3
Hey, don't worry. You'll improve. By reading those really good fics and other nonkpop related literature, you're gaining exposure to all sorts of different writing styles, phrases and techniques. This way, you can grow and mature to be just as good as them but in your own way.
When I look back on my fics in 2011, they were the epitome of 'crappy' but now people tell me that they love my writing style and my confidence is boosted. You'll get there. Don't delete your fics. Let them be a source of motivation to continue rising.
I'm rooting for you! You'll be writing true art in the future because you have a mindset which wants to improve for yourself rather than others and that's admirable.
Good Luck!