While blogging on Craigslist I came across a person who asked the question "Do you ever feel that your writing is not good enough?" I wanted to scream, "Yes of course!". I can't imagine that even the most established writer doesn't sometimes go through those feelings. But when we come across this problem, we have to break through it because if we don't, we may end up with years of half written stories with no endings.
Below are a few suggestions that I hope will get you over that writing hump:
1. Read your manuscript out loud. Recording yourself, or reading to some of your trusted friends (friends that will give you valuable feedback) is very helpful.
2. Get together a group of writers and readers, invite guests to a tea or brunch and have your reader/writer friends act out or read their favorite chapters.
3. Let someone edit your work (story editor). However, hiring a professional to edit your work can be expensive. If you have a writing mentor like a English teacher, ask if he/she will be willing to work with you or if you have the money, then by all means hire one.
4. Surround yourself with other writers or join a writer's group.
5. Find out what other writers are saying about their writing experiences.
Hope these help!
Below is a list of writer's group in the Southern California area.
Los Angeles Writer's Group
Los Angeles Playwriters
Alameda Writer's Group
The Writer's Life
Happy Writing,
SMB
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Thank you for listing LAwritersgroup.com!
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