Hello!

I realize I haven't written anything on this blog for quite some time. My life decided to throw a major plot point at me, making this semester chaotic as those points usually do for characters in books. But I'm back!

I have been taking a writing workshop, working on a new novel. I like the premise of the novel but people keep saying that my writing is too simple. While that was what I was aiming for, the way it's been stated would make one think that the simplicity in my work is a negative feature. If I really wanted to, I'm sure I could write this story with elevated language and more complex structures. But it doesn't fit the main character to write that way. So, I decided to keep with the style I'm writing the story in, knowing that some won't like it.

There has also been some criticism of my main character and the way I'm telling the story. However, the comments are all things that I was aiming for. I am intentionally being annoying but no one knows it, mostly because I don't know how to respond to comments quickly.

So I would say that the book I'm working on is successful! I just need to finish it.

It took me a while to get to this point. I don't take criticism well and this class seems particularly critical of every work. For a time, I thought I was wasting my time trying to be a writer. I felt like I should quit while I was ahead, like no one would ever read my work and enjoy it. But I realize that, with what my aim had been starting this story and the criticisms I received, all fell into what I was hoping for (just maybe not as nicely as I would have hoped). I want the reader to be confused, to be disoriented, just like the main character. I finally have faith in my own work.

This is a major change for me because, ever since high school, I haven't been able to believe in my ability. I always thought I was kidding myself. But I know now that no one can take away the work I have put into my craft. No one can take away the fact that I stand just as much of a chance of getting published as others do. I am going to do my best to create the stories I want to and I know that there will be people who appreciate it.

I hope you all are having a good day/night!