Writer's Block: Critical mass

[gothic_elvis]

[Error: unknown template qotd]
I'm really weird with criticism - I'll ask for it but deep down it's like I don't really want it [or maybe deep down..I do want it...I don't know, I can't tell.] But I have a tendency to get all offended if someone puts down something I made [I don't EVER want crit on my graphics; I make them how I want and so no one can tell me what I want is /wrong/] like fanfic or something. If someone puts down my writing I tend to overreact and feel like I should never write again and feel so embarassed like what could have EVER possibly possessed me to write when it's clear I suck. I tend to be pretty critical of myself as well too though and most of the time I don't post half the stuff I finish. Or I'll rush to get something finished just to get reviews. I've gotten better at that though - it's not about getting the feedback, it's about you being proud of your work and loving what you did. I used to just write to get praise in 07 and I'm so glad I've seen the error of my ways now.

And in school most of the time when I get feedback on my assignments in writing or just other schoolwork I don't read it. It's like I don't want to be wrong or something. I dunno...I'm weird with criticism. :p

Comments

[heartsonwings.livejournal.com]

You and me are the same with critism, I try not to let it bother me but it always does

[gothic-elvis.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm all "oh it's not going to bother me if you give me crit, its life" but every time I get some kind of semblance to negative feedback I get all -Sam's bitch face- at life in general and think life sucks. I take it to heart too much, I suppose. I should try to not let it get to me and maybe just take it into consideration to try and make my art/writing/whatever better.