It happened again. More rejections. Even more than last time. And this is the second time around. I've written something new, fresh and what I thought was altogether better quality. So why is the interest so slim? This was supposed to be it. My big break. My chance to start a fresh. Sure, there were some who showed interest in my previous project but, that fell through. And now, I'm starting to wonder...
Do I have enough experience to write something worth reading? Hear me out...
I'm 17 years old and I would venture to say that while my life thus far has been full of love, laughter and mini adventures along the way...I have yet to gain enough life-experience under my belt to provide me with any material that would rock the literary world. I'm currently re-reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett, a novel I'm sure most of you are familiar with. Although Ms. Stockett wrote about an era she didn't live in, she wrote about what she knew. She grew up in Jackson Mississippi and most likely gained the material which is in her book by hearing these stories and observing the history of her town. She wrote a book that is now dear to the American people by writing about something that is dear to her. And that is just my concern.
At this time in my life, what do I have to write about that is so dear to me? Writing, writing is dear to me. Great, I can't exactly write about how much I love writing. Though there are full-fleshed characters in my head and countless plot lines I am beginning to wonder...am I old enough or wise enough to really have anything helpful to say?
I'm not saying I'm giving up but I might be saying that...the timing could be bad.
What do you think? Is it better to attempt publishing now, simply write down my ideas and save them for later, or live my life and re-visit the whole, "writing career" thing in ten years?
Don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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Do I Have Enough Experience?
It happened again. More rejections. Even more than last time. And this is the second time around. I've written something new, fresh and what I thought was altogether better quality. So why is the interest so slim? This was supposed to be it. My big break. My chance to start a fresh. Sure, there were some who showed interest in my previous project but, that fell through. And now, I'm starting to wonder...
Do I have enough experience to write something worth reading? Hear me out...
I'm 17 years old and I would venture to say that while my life thus far has been full of love, laughter and mini adventures along the way...I have yet to gain enough life-experience under my belt to provide me with any material that would rock the literary world. I'm currently re-reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett, a novel I'm sure most of you are familiar with. Although Ms. Stockett wrote about an era she didn't live in, she wrote about what she knew. She grew up in Jackson Mississippi and most likely gained the material which is in her book by hearing these stories and observing the history of her town. She wrote a book that is now dear to the American people by writing about something that is dear to her. And that is just my concern.
At this time in my life, what do I have to write about that is so dear to me? Writing, writing is dear to me. Great, I can't exactly write about how much I love writing. Though there are full-fleshed characters in my head and countless plot lines I am beginning to wonder...am I old enough or wise enough to really have anything helpful to say?
I'm not saying I'm giving up but I might be saying that...the timing could be bad.
What do you think? Is it better to attempt publishing now, simply write down my ideas and save them for later, or live my life and re-visit the whole, "writing career" thing in ten years?
Don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments below!
Do I have enough experience to write something worth reading? Hear me out...
I'm 17 years old and I would venture to say that while my life thus far has been full of love, laughter and mini adventures along the way...I have yet to gain enough life-experience under my belt to provide me with any material that would rock the literary world. I'm currently re-reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett, a novel I'm sure most of you are familiar with. Although Ms. Stockett wrote about an era she didn't live in, she wrote about what she knew. She grew up in Jackson Mississippi and most likely gained the material which is in her book by hearing these stories and observing the history of her town. She wrote a book that is now dear to the American people by writing about something that is dear to her. And that is just my concern.
At this time in my life, what do I have to write about that is so dear to me? Writing, writing is dear to me. Great, I can't exactly write about how much I love writing. Though there are full-fleshed characters in my head and countless plot lines I am beginning to wonder...am I old enough or wise enough to really have anything helpful to say?
I'm not saying I'm giving up but I might be saying that...the timing could be bad.
What do you think? Is it better to attempt publishing now, simply write down my ideas and save them for later, or live my life and re-visit the whole, "writing career" thing in ten years?
Don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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I would say....keep writing, keep trying, but be okay with the idea that it might not work out right now.
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About the question- what is dear to you?
Are there other things you're passionate about that aren't writing? Do you firmly believe that each person should have a second chance no matter what they've done? Do you hate gender inequality? Do you believe in the right of people to have the opportunity to learn and to exercise self-will?
I don't think the thing that's important to you has to be astronomical in scope or size...It just has to be something that you feel really strongly about. Maybe things you don't really think are that important. I promise you there is always something everyone holds dear. :D Keep going, girl! You got this :)) <3
Thank you so much, Skylar! I can't tell you how much I needed that :) It's always good to be reminded of those things
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There will always be more for you to learn, so it's impossible to wait until you know and have experience everything. If you love something and are passionate about it, keep doing it. If it makes you happy, you're doing something right. I'd hate to see a talented writer like you give up on your dreams because of these doubts you have. All writers have doubts, but rarely are they valid. Or, I guess I should say, all writers have doubts, but never should they keep you from writing.
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If you love writing, then i wouldn't quit.
ReplyDeleteI would say....keep writing, keep trying, but be okay with the idea that it might not work out right now.
ReplyDeleteAbout the question- what is dear to you?
Are there other things you're passionate about that aren't writing? Do you firmly believe that each person should have a second chance no matter what they've done? Do you hate gender inequality? Do you believe in the right of people to have the opportunity to learn and to exercise self-will?
I don't think the thing that's important to you has to be astronomical in scope or size...It just has to be something that you feel really strongly about. Maybe things you don't really think are that important. I promise you there is always something everyone holds dear. :D Keep going, girl! You got this :)) <3
Thank you so much, Skylar! I can't tell you how much I needed that :) It's always good to be reminded of those things
DeleteThere will always be more for you to learn, so it's impossible to wait until you know and have experience everything. If you love something and are passionate about it, keep doing it. If it makes you happy, you're doing something right. I'd hate to see a talented writer like you give up on your dreams because of these doubts you have. All writers have doubts, but rarely are they valid. Or, I guess I should say, all writers have doubts, but never should they keep you from writing.
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