Did they really mean that?

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Well, now I'm feeling like a true literotica writer. I got my first bad feedback today. Of the literally hundreds of email feedbacks that I have received most were praise, some were constructive criticism, which is GREAT. I love to get the ones that let me know what I need to improve on. Especially if it's done in a nice way, LOL. But today, WOW, I got one saying I had absolutely no talent and the other said I had no hope of ever being published and that I had a lot to learn about writing. Of course one was sent by anonymous, the first one in fact.
This is the one I have the real problem with. I must have some talent, 2 of my stories are a 4.5 or higher and the rest are all above a 4. I know I have a ton of room for improvement and never claimed to be as good as some of the writers here. So while it stung at first I then thought, oh well, I write for ME anyway and if others enjoy it then it's a bonus!
I'm thankful for this board, it's a good place to vent LOL.
Hugs
Wicked

My Stories

 

[OldnotDead]

Before I could reply I had to at least read one of your stories.

What is the old saying? "You can never please all of the people all of the time." You seem to have a good attitude about getting the negative criticism. To me, that's the first step at being able to deal with putting your work in front of others.

I hope you keep writing. I enjoyed reading your story. You mention in your own biography that you need help with grammar and spelling. Work with the volunteer editors and that will improve, too. Your story made me wish that I was the lucky repairman, and isn't that what you were trying to accomplish?

 

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Your story made me wish that I was the lucky repairman, and isn't that what you were trying to accomplish?

Old that was exactly what I was trying to accomplish. Glad you liked the story. As per a suggestion on a feedback I received about this same piece I have been thinking of making it a series, seducing mailmen, grocery clerks, hair dressers, etc. Might be fun.
Thanks again
Wicked

 

[Rusher]

This story is totally unrealistic...

you can never get a cable repair guy to come out the same day you call him. Then again, maybe YOU could...

 

[Rusher]

It's a great story. Very well written.

 

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Thanks Rusher
In my area they always come the same day and if they try not to a little bitching and threatening to drop them goes a long way!
Wicked

 

[sirhugs]

"Cable Guy"

The stream of consciousness style is a challenge, but, hey it worked for James Joyce, consencus pick for top writer of the 20th Century .

I liked your imagery and dialogue. You write lightly , with a nice deft touch.

You write sex the way I imagine writing it , in my dreams.

You do switch tenses a bit much, which can break concentration, or be confusing. Which just means that as good a writer as you are, there is room to improve. which I think is cool. I look forward to even better from you!

 

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Thanks so much Sirhugs. I hope that from the first story that I submitted to the latest that I have improved some on the issue of tense switching. The more I write the more I learn!
Wicked

My Stories

 

[SlickTony]

I just got done reading the one about the cable guy, and I did notice that your tenses came unstuck occasionally. Writing in the present tense is something that should be done sparingly IMO; many times it's like what Samual Johnson said about a dog walking on its hind legs: It is not done well, but you're surprised to see it done at all.

But as to you having no talent, I wouldn't say that--the person who did say that was simply being bitchy.

 

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Thanks Tony for your time. As for the person just being bitchy, I can relate to that. We all are sometimes, this one just hit me wrong at the time, maybe I was just being bitchy LOL. Thanks again to you all.
Wicked

 

[PaulX35]

No reason...

Wicked,

Keep writing please. I enjoy your style and anyone who claims it's bad writing is beside the point, because it quite simply isn't.

Like others already brought up: you can't please everyone. But be assured that you please me, whatever that is worth

Paul

 

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Thanks Paul, you can bet I will keep writing. I enjoy it too much to stop. And it's worth a lot to know that I am pleasing you as well as others. Most importantly I'm pleasing myself , so I'll keep at it.
Wicked

 

[PaulX35]

Yes...

...Most importantly I'm pleasing myself , so I'll keep at it.

Yes, let's never forget that a principal thrill is situated within one's own pants...or did you mean this the intellectual way?

 

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Well ummm, I did mean it intellectually but hey it works both ways!
Wicked

 

[Guest]

Seriously....welcome to the "club" my love...

I am attaching a link for you Wicked...not sure if you've read, or posted for that matter here, but thought you might enjoy reading it. And rather than restate for you...what I wrote on this thread, the same holds true for what I would tell you as well.

We've all be there...done that. So yes...welcome to the "club" you writer you! <wink>

Here's the link to the thread:

http://www.literotica.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125097

To sleep.....perchance to dream - William Shakespear

I remain,

 

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Thanks Sandman. I have read and posted to that thread and again thank you for your thoughts.
Wicked