Hope I'm doing this right. I'm new and uncertain.

[ThatsTheGuy]

This is a bold new step for me. I guess, like any aspiring writer, I'm hoping for fame and fortune. However, that's not really why I've decided to go public. I simply want to be sure if I've got what it takes.

Any suggestions for someone getting their feet wet? Should I jump in head first or be timid through trial an error? Like so many "writers", I've written or saved many stories to disc and kept them close to my heart and within reach. Lately, I have been writing feverishly. What you see in this post is nothing like my writing style.

It's been suggested recently by several who've read some of my stuff, I go public. BTW, I "accidently on purpose" let several read my material and after they asked where I got it - I told the truth. I was amazed at their encouragement. I've had many doubts.

Non-erotica is really my forte', but I've pieced together excerpts to form some hot/hawt stuff. Any suggestions? Or should I simply submit and hold my breath?

 

[ElectricBlue]

Stop beating about the bush and submit some stories. No-one cares about your procrastination, no-one can judge your writing without something to read.

Submit some stories, and then post a link in the Feedback Forum:

http://forum.literotica.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1

It's how everyone here started. Just get on with it.

 

[John988]

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[MelissaBaby]

Submit. Don't hold your breath, it might take a few days.

 

[ThatsTheGuy]

Thank you for your comments!

I thought I had posted this thread in the Editor's Forum. This seems to be the right forum for it.

 

[ElectricBlue]

Thank you for your comments!

I thought I had posted this thread in the Editor's Forum. This seems to be the right forum for it.

People can report lost and stray threads, and the forum moderators will move them to a new home - the report function is the grey exclamation mark, bottom left of each post. It can also be used for reporting spam, trolling, personal info etc., as part of Lit's community policing.

 

[ThatsTheGuy]

People can report lost and stray threads, and the forum moderators will move them to a new home - the report function is the grey exclamation mark, bottom left of each post. It can also be used for reporting spam, trolling, personal info etc., as part of Lit's community policing.

I'm learning the functions as I go. Thank you!

 

[tomlitilia]

If you're feeling uncertain, maybe you can find an editor to read it first: http://forum.literotica.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9

 

[Hypoxia]

There is no tip-toeing into the shallow end of the writer's pool. It's all deep and slimy. Close eyes, hold breath, think calm, and cannonball. See how big a splash you make.

 

[Kojak01]

There is no tip-toeing into the shallow end of the writer's pool. It's all deep and slimy. Close eyes, hold breath, think calm, and cannonball. See how big a splash you make.

There's not much to add to this.

 

[ThatsTheGuy]

If you're feeling uncertain, maybe you can find an editor to read it first: http://forum.literotica.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9

As I indicated in post #5, I did that. Looks like it was moved to the appropriate forum. Thanks.

There is no tip-toeing into the shallow end of the writer's pool. It's all deep and slimy. Close eyes, hold breath, think calm, and cannonball. See how big a splash you make.

Ha! That's where my head is at. Thanks.

You probably have already read stories on Lit? (I didn't, when I posted my first story...) That should give you some indication on the quality of stories here. I guess it's nothing to be afraid of.

Yes I have. I guess you were shocked finding out the way you did?

 

[TarnishedPenny]

As a relative newb myself, I have to agree with everything above. Don't try to wade into the pool - jump in. Ask questions, 'cause everybody has been where you are now.

Welcome and good luck.

 

[SimonDoom]

I heartily endorse the threads above that recommend you just do it. I also recommend taking the time reading some of the how to threads and articles that have been written. At the top of the Author's Forum are permanent threads that contain lots of information for new writers. It's worthwhile to figure this site out.

 

[ThatsTheGuy]

I heartily endorse the threads above that recommend you just do it. I also recommend taking the time reading some of the how to threads and articles that have been written. At the top of the Author's Forum are permanent threads that contain lots of information for new writers. It's worthwhile to figure this site out.

Thanks.

 

[MagicaPractica]

Best of luck. Think about which category your story belongs in before you submit but then take the leap.

 

[JasonClearwater]

Non-erotica is really my forte', but I've pieced together excerpts to form some hot/hawt stuff. Any suggestions? Or should I simply submit and hold my breath?

Suggestion: There is nothing to fear, but fear itself. And trolls. But don't worry about the trolls; getting your first troll comment, 'YOU'RE WRITING SUCKS, U DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO MAKE A SENTENSE' is like... breaking your erotica writing seal. Once you pop, you won't want to stop.

Takes chances, fuck it all up, and keep a sense of humour. Remember, nothing really matters. Try not to write in song lyrics. Take your medication.

You'll be fine.

 

[Hypoxia]

Another thing: the writer's pool is an acid bath. Do not jump in unless you're leather-skinned and pain-resistant. You will receive insane comments, if any: threats, shits, gibberish. You will be encouraged to suicide or self-mutilate.

Ignore all that. Or take each spew as proof that you've affected someone. That's good.

 

[Oblimo]

Welcome TTG!

Several years ago I read a New York Times article about an author’s personal journal that had finally been posthumously published. The entries of the journal the article discussed described the author’s labors to produce a book and his feelings about them. In the entries, the author was full of self-doubt: he lamented that his writing sucked, that his ideas for his story were both stupid and cryptic and readers would find it incomprehensible and laughably dull, and that he was wasting his time ever thinking he could be a writer in the first place.

You’ve probably guessed that the author is someone famous. Well, it was Steinbeck’s journal from when he was writing the Grapes of Wrath. (And he had several published novels under his belt at the time already.)

Here’s my point: if you want to be a writer, you’ve got to fucking write. Moreover, you’ll never understand the merit of your work (and unless you’re a Steinbeck, your early work is going to be rough and ragged) or how to get better at it, by keeping your writing all to yourself. It’s why we’re feedback sluts.

 

[ThatsTheGuy]

Once again, thank you all. Honestly, I was expecting some bitterness based upon what I've heard about this site. I've read for many years, but decided to join recently.

I've picked another pen name. I'm open to suggestions. I seriously want(ed) 'ThatsTheGuy'. I wasn't planning to post or comment under this name.

There you have it! Time to get off my ass and do this.

 

[ThatsTheGuy]

Welcome TTG!

Several years ago I read a New York Times article about an author’s personal journal that had finally been posthumously published. The entries of the journal the article discussed described the author’s labors to produce a book and his feelings about them. In the entries, the author was full of self-doubt: he lamented that his writing sucked, that his ideas for his story were both stupid and cryptic and readers would find it incomprehensible and laughably dull, and that he was wasting his time ever thinking he could be a writer in the first place.

You’ve probably guessed that the author is someone famous. Well, it was Steinbeck’s journal from when he was writing the Grapes of Wrath. (And he had several published novels under his belt at the time already.)

Here’s my point: if you want to be a writer, you’ve got to fucking write. Moreover, you’ll never understand the merit of your work (and unless you’re a Steinbeck, your early work is going to be rough and ragged) or how to get better at it, by keeping your writing all to yourself. It’s why we’re feedback sluts.

This.

 

[gunhilltrain]

I joined about six weeks ago. Once you start submitting the competitive juices will start flowing. I'm beginning to realize, probably for the first time in my life, that competition is a good thing. I'm already writing something for the Summer Fun contest in August.

Consider submitting some of your older material too. However, first read through it again and you'll probably see improvements you can make on it now.