paladin-andric:

elaynab-writing:

Never abandon your craft.

I’m going to tell you a little story.

At the age of 14, I finished my first novel length piece. For the standards of a 14 year old, I was told it was good.

So I edited.

And edited.

And wrote 5 full books in the series.

I got to college where people were older, wiser…more skilled.

And I got so used of being told that my idea was good, that it came as a shock when some people told me it was childish and poorly written…like a 14 year old wrote it.

I abandoned it for almost all of college. Got a degree in finance. Went to work as an analyst…which is still my job now, 3 years later.

I picked up the story again towards the end of college. And I decided – no, I won’t abandon it. I love these characters.

I just need to change them. And revamp this.

Use what I learned.

So I did.

I rewrote.

And here I am now. Close to being ready for betas. Hoping that my idea is at least somewhat appealing.

And since truly picking it up again this past year…I think, I’ve been more inspired, more in love…and maybe a bit happier?

I guess what I’m saying is…don’t abandon your stories. Accept they need change. And prove that you can change them.

Grow.

Write.

Accept.

Be phenomenal.