So, there's this story that I've been talking about for a really long time. I like to call it my Forest Epic, so you may have heard me refer to it by that name. ( Cut for Excessive Rambling )
Yet another example of how you are so incredibly awesome. *schmoops at you like wo*
I'm sure it's not a shock at all to know that I am anxious. Am worried that I shot myself in the foot posting crack for the past month and a half. And LALALALA my anxieties are really quite boring.
Post-posting anxiety is to be expected, especially when you're doling it out. Remember me last summer? And I had the psychological benefit of 9/10 done before I started posting. Three things to remember here, to help ease your anxiety:
1. Per Peter Jackson: Fear is a powerful motivator. Which is why you're posting as a WIP--to motivate you to finish it. Which you will do.
2. Don't be phased if there's low response. As we know, many people wait until a WIP is no longer IP to read. Relatedly, remember that even when they're reading a full multi-chapter story all at one go, most people only comment on the final chapter. So don't get discouraged.
You are most wise. And generally awesome, of course. I will keep your points in mind and bludgeon said anxiety back into my subconscious, where it belongs.
I think I will go get my oil changed, writing notebook in tow. Distraction is good for the soul.
I'm going to start posting what I have of my story and I will post a part a week, until it's finished. This should give me the motivation I need to stop watching crap on tv and actually write.
Heh - so I'm not the only one to shy away from finishing things? I'm working my way through the last two chapters of a huge "Harry Potter"-tale, and it's like wading through knee-deep mud. *sighs*
And though I'm absolutely not into Supernatural (even Jared Padalecki was not able to change my mind), I really like this tale, and I will follow your posts. Very well written, and thrilling. Can't wait to see what happens next!
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Will reread tomorrow as diversion from brain-freezing quizzes.
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I'm sure it's not a shock at all to know that I am anxious. Am worried that I shot myself in the foot posting crack for the past month and a half. And LALALALA my anxieties are really quite boring.
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1. Per Peter Jackson: Fear is a powerful motivator. Which is why you're posting as a WIP--to motivate you to finish it. Which you will do.
2. Don't be phased if there's low response. As we know, many people wait until a WIP is no longer IP to read. Relatedly, remember that even when they're reading a full multi-chapter story all at one go, most people only comment on the final chapter. So don't get discouraged.
3. You are awesome.
That is all :-)
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You are most wise. And generally awesome, of course. I will keep your points in mind and bludgeon said anxiety back into my subconscious, where it belongs.
I think I will go get my oil changed, writing notebook in tow. Distraction is good for the soul.
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Heh - so I'm not the only one to shy away from finishing things? I'm working my way through the last two chapters of a huge "Harry Potter"-tale, and it's like wading through knee-deep mud. *sighs*
And though I'm absolutely not into Supernatural (even Jared Padalecki was not able to change my mind), I really like this tale, and I will follow your posts. Very well written, and thrilling. Can't wait to see what happens next!
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