How to be satisfied with your work?
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- AMagnificentAmberson
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Re: How to be satisfied with your work?
That being said, I know there are real things that need to be improved about my work and I am attempting to deal with them in several ways:
#1. I make literal note of times when I run into writing that I want to emulate, whether in books, tv, or movies. It's everything from characters I like to the way things are phrased. Seeing that I'm most afraid that people find my writing boring and/or characters unrelatable, I'm particularly focusing on what makes me like characters, laugh, and get delight from art.
#2. I'm trying to take this advice: reduce a large concept to the tiniest part of it and embellish that - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/150659550009644929/
#3. This tip also interests me. It recommends when you have issues with your writing to focus on fixing the story, not the words. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/150659550011125549/
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In the end, I'll probably never be satisfied with my work but I'm working on accepting it for what it is. I can definitely work to improve it but I also have to learn to accept that my writing isn't going to be like everyone else's.
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You recognise that you tried then improve on it.
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You should realise that you tried then improve on it.
Yours sincerely,
Bok48.
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Don't beat yourself up about it, and don't throw in the towel. The fact that you're asking for advice means that someday you'll be writing things that you can be proud of. And you will have built all the tools you needed to wow your audience.
That said, definitely seek out the opinions of other writers, and continue writing! The more you put it aside, the rustier you'll get. Another trick to keep in mind when you feel like you're just not expressing yourself properly is to first ask yourself, "What do I want out of this? What are themes that could represent the feeling I'm trying to get across? What environment suits the mood?" and etc. It might help to make a short list of the things that come to mind, so you can reference them as you write. If you don't like it, edit, edit, edit! Everyone's first draft sucks, true facts.
Good luck with your writing, I know you can do it!
- DougBLedford
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If you are dissatisfied with your writing, it can only mean one thing -- that you're a writer. I haven't spoken to a single writer who was actually satisfied with their work, and so this is a good thing. For one, it means that you care. It means that you want your writing to be the best that it can be, and one should channel this discontent and make it a positive experience. Personally, I have run into this issue just recently. A few months back, I was actually satisfied with my work. (Silly me.) After a painstaking writing experience, I came to the realization that I am nowhere near where I want to be. I haven't written a single word since, and it's been about two months now. I am planning on getting back on the horse this week, but it was a very depressing ordeal. I definitely hit rock bottom. For me, OCD was a major factor, and I'm also a recent college graduate looking for work, so this has all contributed to my absence from writing. I think confidence is one of the most underrated tools for a writer, and it's such a fleeting thing. The bottom line is this: Just keep working on your craft. I don't think you'll ever be truly satisfied with your work because that is the nature of the writer. Embrace that dissatisfaction, and let it fuel your work. Here is a relevant quote from Ambrose "bitter" Bierce that sums up this issue quite brilliantly.
In "The Devil's Dictionary," Bierce defines Achievement as "The death of endeavor and the birth of disgust." Just let that sink in for a moment.
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