Perfectly put. I’ve never read these authors but I have read some really great stuff on this site, so as a reader I’m content. As a budding author I have to accept that things go slowly. I too don’t want to do certain content, not rejecting those who do, but it ain’t me!  

I think most of us amateur writers second guess ourselves. I know I do.... constantly. A lot of the time I feel like I'm still trying to figure out how the hell to string enough sentences together to make sense. 

That being said, I'm currently on the stop and start method if writing. Its like learning to drive a stick shift...some days I can get it out of first smoothly and manage to cruise along in third gear, occasionally jumping on the highway and go roaring down at top speed. Other days I grind the clutch with a massive screech and abruptly stall and come to a complete halt. Not even rolling it downhill and jumping in to pop the clutch will get me going. 

So... You do you and those of us who love your style of writing will read it. ❤️

36 minutes ago, kbois said:

I think most of us amateur writers second guess ourselves. I know I do.... constantly. A lot of the time I feel like I'm still trying to figure out how the hell to string enough sentences together to make sense. 

That being said, I'm currently on the stop and start method if writing. Its like learning to drive a stick shift...some days I can get it out of first smoothly and manage to cruise along in third gear, occasionally jumping on the highway and go roaring down at top speed. Other days I grind the clutch with a massive screech and abruptly stall and come to a complete halt. Not even rolling it downhill and jumping in to pop the clutch will get me going. 

So... You do you and those of us who love your style of writing will read it. ❤️

Again, perfectly put. Now just cross your fingers as I try to work out what happens to my heroes in the next story.  Uff.  😧 

I'm glad to read this. You're a talented writer, I'm glad you're starting to see that. Your stories are unique and honest. you should be proud of your accomplishments. 

On 3/8/2026 at 6:07 PM, Gary L said:

Perfectly put. I’ve never read these authors but I have read some really great stuff on this site, so as a reader I’m content. As a budding author I have to accept that things go slowly. I too don’t want to do certain content, not rejecting those who do, but it ain’t me!  

Thanks, Gary.  I'm not interested in writing children in a sexual way. I've written some sex scenes, but i find it challenging to do and sort of weird. I hope your latest story is coming along, and you're happy with it.   

On 3/8/2026 at 6:30 PM, kbois said:

I think most of us amateur writers second guess ourselves. I know I do.... constantly. A lot of the time I feel like I'm still trying to figure out how the hell to string enough sentences together to make sense. 

That being said, I'm currently on the stop and start method if writing. Its like learning to drive a stick shift...some days I can get it out of first smoothly and manage to cruise along in third gear, occasionally jumping on the highway and go roaring down at top speed. Other days I grind the clutch with a massive screech and abruptly stall and come to a complete halt. Not even rolling it downhill and jumping in to pop the clutch will get me going. 

So... You do you and those of us who love your style of writing will read it. ❤️

Thanks. I've been having conversations with myself in writing about whatever i'm writing.  It seems to help. LOL   I'm glad you're able to make some time to write.  

23 hours ago, Gary L said:

Again, perfectly put. Now just cross your fingers as I try to work out what happens to my heroes in the next story.  Uff.  😧 

Best of luck, Gary. I know you can do it. 

Thanks. That was a morale boost.

I write for fun, and when I do not feel like it, I don't. No reason comparing. I get enough stress at work, and there I get paid.

Do what you do best!