Okay, first. Shh! I’ve told you before that I wouldn’t be reading your stories if I didn’t like them 🙂 And secondly, ah. Dude, I still cringe at my own writing; it’s the curse of all writers and their crippling perfectionism.
But, as for advice? Practice. I understand that I’m not like most writers; that is, on any day I can write 10k words even if I’m not in the mood. But, if you get yourself into a routine of writing something multiple days a week, your writing will inevitably get better, that’s a guarantee. Another thing that helps is to keep a journal beside you when you’re reading. Picking up on different vocabulary is a sure way for improvement. Um… I like to chew gum when I write too. It helps you concentrate.
Balancing school, blogs, and fics is hard. It takes a lot of dedication and organization. I wake up at 5:00 AM every day, and go to bed at around 1:00 AM. Of course, I’m psycho with my routine, but it’s good to pace yourself and not feel bad if you don’t get around to posting your content.
If it makes you feel any better go read snippets of my first story “The Princess and the Brit” and compare it to my more recent works. Again. Practice. That story though. It’s so fucking bad I just can’t. It’s not even romance; it’s pure humor at this point. AND PEOPLE ARE STILL READING IT.
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