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RE: Dusty and the Seven Shudder Sisters - Part 3
I have a question, and it mean it in the most respectful way possible-
A lot of your stories involve archetypal monsters/creatures. Is this something that you’ve always been into -
I know you have other works but these themes continue to pop up in good portion of your writings..
I’m just curious what has drawn you to these ideas over the years...
Oh good question!
Yes, I've always been fascinated by mythological creatures. Ancient Greek monsters, Norse mythology - pretty-much everything interests me.
I'm only just branching out into more realistic writing - such as Ash's story a few months ago, and Zack's story right now.
I suppose, putting these monsters and legends into my stories is enjoyable for me. I'm writing stories I want to read (but no one has written them for me, so I have to do it myself).
That totally makes sense. Writing gives you the ability to create a world with living breathing people- or werewolves or witches etc. I can definitely relate to having the desire to take your favorites and create your own versions and adaptations.
I have always had a desire to write but never really known what to do with it- I have started short stories here on Steemit and never published a single one. The have all been deleted because I didn’t like the ending or thought it was too convoluted —-
Fiction is hard for me for that exact reason.
Speaking of, I would love to get your feedback on my latest post for the supernatural writing competition. I posted it a couple hours ago. This isn’t a fiction piece but a writing piece nontheless..
This is the second attempt at a submission. My first attempt ended up being rejected because I used it for that picture contest. I should have known better but anyways- I spent at least 4-8 hours on this latest post and I value your opinion a lot. Your one of my favorite people here on Steemit- for many reasons and it’s an added bonus that you are a writer.
If you have time to check it out great..if not that’s okay too. It’s rather long and will take quite a bit of time to read in its entirety.
Thanks @michelle.gent
I read your story and if anything, I feel I wanted it to be a longer, more descriptive piece. It seemed rushed, like you wanted it over and done with - I totally understand that because you did.
I think I'm going to start a writing class - it's been bubbling at the back of my mind for a while. If I do, please join in :)
Thank you for taking the time to read it.. yeah I actually felt like it was too long and WAS rushing to get it done. I just felt like no body was going to read something that would take that amount of time to finish- considering that people find it difficult to read even short posts in their entirety.
Also, I typed it out mostly on my phone. This made things difficult as I was battling autocorrect and the like.
I think maybe your advice might not only be accurate to this post but to all my posts. I find myself rushing to get them done because I have a tendency to go on and on and on- making it longer but not necessarily better. I would have liked to make it this particular story into several parts- but of course, I couldn’t considering it was a a contest.
I will also admit that I sometimes feel like at my current stage here on Steemit- my content gets overlooked because I’m so new and still haven’t found my following. This makes me feel like I should save my best ideas for later. Anyways, thanks again- I’d love to participate in your writing class.. I’d be your first student!
And I’d help promote it as well. I’ll be paying attention to your posts!
I understand that, but you need to get out of that train of thought. Write for yourself, not for others. Make it a story YOU would read and you'll please at least one reader - even if it's only yourself :)
There's nothing to stop you from making it a longer piece now you've put it into the competition :)
Don't save your best ideas for later. Use them now, one may be the very thing that gets the attention of your potential audience and they follow you because of it.
I consider you signed-up!
You’re absolutely right @michelle.gent. I didn’t join Steemit because I wanted to become rich, I joined because I wanted an outlet for my writing and a place to share my hobbies.
Now I wouldn’t go as far to say that I didn’t put my heart into that piece. I may have rushed it for the sake of the content- and wanting to publish it now rather than later.
But with that being said, I will admit but ideally I would have liked to make it into almost a short book length. 50 pages or so.
I’m thankful that I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with you a bit here on Steemit. All the upvotes and comment replies have really helped support and encourage me.
And your candor I highly respect. Cannot wait to learn more from you!
It's a talent that very rarely people have it, that's what is called a person's strength
Thank you :)