Pretty much what it says. Are you happy with your current project(s)? Are you content with your skill as a writer?
Yes and no. Like, I try to be happy with my work... but there are times when anxiety kicks in and says bad stuff. "oh you'll never finish that" or "that's going to be too much for you" stuff like that. I've always tried to be confident in my ideas. I am, but it's just that when I plan and try to write them... I feel like they just aren't good enough or something. It's gotten to the point where I've actually posted them very little online because people read them and walk away. It's a little discouraging to me because I want to at least be told to keep going. I'm driven by what people say because it makes me confident in myself. I don't know why. Like, I can have my friends read my work... and they praise me. Yet, it's not the same kind of praise as some random person commenting. Does that make sense? I feel like I'm rambling pure nonsense here...
Absolutely this. Randos have no obligation to comment on your stuff, whereas friends who offer to read your stuff do. And obviously your friends wouldn't want to hurt your feelings, so they're more likely to sugarcoat. A stranger doesn't give two about you and your feelings, so if they comment something pleasant, it feels more impactful. Same with if they comment something unpleasant. If they're not a troll, they're probably just being truthful without regard to how it'll make you feel.I think I get it. Like, you expect your friends to always be supportive while a comment from someone else will be their genuine feelings.
I think I get it. Like, you expect your friends to always be supportive while a comment from someone else will be their genuine feelings.