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Hello there. I'm new to writing and as I type this post, I feel like the lightest Helium balloon with a big bright target painted on me. I've launched myself into the bright blue. I feel an exuberance within me, a sense of expectation. Oh no! Here comes the bullets.
I didn't do well at english in school. I'm in my fifties. I started to write a short story last year and finished it with 20.000 words. I loved writing the story and had it put together in book form by a friend. I gave the book to some people and asked for feedback (Friends never tell the truth). One person told me I have a steep learning curve if I wanted to write, I took that as a compliment as they could have said "Very steep" I have started another story, I'm feeling the buzz already. I have rambled on a bit, but I hoped a keen eye would read between the lines.
Is there any hope for me, or should I just write for pleasure.
Comments
Anything else is a bonus.
I agree with BB and Heather - write for pleasure first. The important thing is to embrace and enjoy the learning curve, and success may come your way in due course!
You were very brave to let anyone read a first attempt!
Keep going.
He said 'started' snailmail not 'far ...
Oh never mind
Welcome
*sprays air freshner and leaves*
Dip your toes into the discussions and have fun with your writing.
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Nobody writes a printable book without a huge amount of hard work: the saying is that writing is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration, but that doesn't tell you how exhilarating it is at the same time. If you're enjoying it, keep doing it!