A newbe asks "Am I getting better, or treading water?"

[Joesephus]

I've posted five stories here before the one that appeared today. Four of the Five have "H" ratings; the fifth falls a bit short. Today's tale, "Corruption" http://english.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=266564
is actually the first thing I wrote in any language. I wrote it in two parts. The first is what I thought erotica was supposed to be before I'd read any of it. The second part (after Chapter 8) was in response to story line critiques I received on a different, smaller, site.

What I'm really interested in knowing, is if my writing is getting better or not. Naturally, I think I'm improving, but...

I need some frank, honest feedback. This little hobby has taken more of my time than I ever thought I would devote to a sideline. I just got married... and am facing a long separation while she goes to US Marine OCS. I haven't told her about my writing, and if I don't continue I don't plan to bring it up.

So, I won't say my fate is in your hands, I have two more stories I'll probably post. Still, if I'm not growing, I may take a few years off to gain a bit of life experience. I'm still very young, under 25 for a bit longer, and I need to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

Thanks

Joesephus

 

[AchtungNight]

I've read parts of your stories. They're pretty good. My advice to you is this- do what you think best. If your writing is helping illustrate the feelings that led you to it, if it's working for you, keep on. If not, find something else if you can. And if you can't, well, you've already got a great talent. You just gotta fully come to terms with it.

Best of luck, man.

- AchtungNight.