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Not supporting me...
I'm not the smartest kid in the world, but not I'm not dumb either. I'm pretty much useless, though, and I don't have anything that would jump out at people, except... I do write. It's about the only thing I do with myself and I'm not exaggerating in the least bit when I say that I write day and night, from the time I get home from school to the time I get home. I carry a notebook with me everywhere just in case I'm hit with inspiration.
Well, everyone knows that I like writing, but no one ever supports me. My friends always brag about my writing, but it makes me feel like crap because I know that not a single one of them has ever read my writing. My parents haven't even read my writing and they do the same thing. I have offered them to read it, but they say they don't want to, it's a waste of time, they just don't care. I used to brush it off and just post my stuff online and I loved making new friends who loved my work and talked to me, but recently, it's beginning to bother me and my writing has also begun to fall apart and it's really hurting me. I'm feeling absolutely miserable because no one will help me or encourage me... Maybe I'm asking too much or something? And people aren't used to me asking for something? I don't mean to sound like a drama queen or anything, but I would like at least one person to say good job...
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The person who said that your friends and family aren't reading your work because you may not be as good as you think has no idea what she's talking about.
I'm a professional writer, and I suffer the same thing. My husband, sons, family, and most of my friends have never been interested in reading my work. I got a seven digit contract in 2001--even then, none of my family and friends read or showed the slightest interest in my work. They seemed more interested in my sudden success.
My writer friends experience the same thing. It's a frequent complaint on writer's forums. So rest assured that you're not alone.
I think our work is just too personal to our family and friends--maybe a little too much of us. And then, maybe they simply aren't interested in the particular genre we're writing. Most people only want to read what they have a passion for.
But have faith that it has nothing to do with the quality of your work or your ability. Focus on your work and your readers instead. That's really all that matters. And never quit believing in you.
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For me, I have been writing, but i haven't taken it to the extent you do. I usually write when i get home from school, you know, and when (like you said) inspiration hits. Try going for a book, then when your done e-mail it to your friends and a publisher, and your parents...then see what happens from there.
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I know how you feel. I am an aspiring author. So, my best advice is not to let it bring you down. Don't write for others, write for yourself and for the writing itself. If it makes you happy to write, then just do it. I know it's nice to hear that it's good, and to get feedback and constructive criticism, but you just have to look for people who will supply that for you. For instance, maybe try seeing if there's some sort of writing club around you? I know where I live there was once a writing course. Just look into those kinds of thing because if you do, then you'll find others who will be just as big a fan as writing, and I'm sure will be more then happy to read your work and help you out and give you feedback. :)
~RF
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I hate to say this but the world is not always pretty. There is a possible reason that people don't want to read your work or tell you that you're doing a good job, is because maybe it's not as good as you think. Look at all those people that go on american idol or america's got talent. How many of those people thought they were really good but only to find out they weren't. If you want some real honest advice about your writing, get some of your best work together(nothing to long), go to a local newspaper and talk to an editor or some writers and see what they think. You shouldn't give up on something you obviously love, even if you can't find someone who enjoys it as much as you do. I hope this helps and good luck.
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You don't have to be perfect...You may think this is bragging about yourself but make posters in your room...Be creative and send one of your writings that you think is the best to a publishing company(Google it) This would make you feel great and SOMEBODY i know SOMEBODY is going to make you feel good by reading,sending you corrections(If Possible!),you do the corrections(If Possible!),Send them back and YOU have something published and you might even become famous
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You don't have to be perfect...You may think this is bragging about yourself but make posters in your room...Be creative and send one of your writings that you think is the best to a publishing company(Google it) This would make you feel great and SOMEBODY i know SOMEBODY is going to make you feel good by reading,sending you corrections(If Possible!),you do the corrections(If Possible!),Send them back and YOU have something published and you might even become famous
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