I usually do the same, and I wholeheartedly agree about it being a matter of taste. That's why I kept pointing out that it's my personal opinion. :) I just got totally unnerved after clicking several recs that I found unreadable in terms of plot, SPaG, and characterization. To boot, I got stuck on a trainwreck. Sad, that, I know. I shouldn't fall for that. But my excuse is that I was sick. Anyway, that led me to rant on here because I've been seeing this trend of carelessness, sloppiness, disregard for anything that is WRITING too often lately. As an admin, as a beta, and now as a reader.
As to your writings (and please call it writing rather than 'stuff' for writing is what it is), nobody is universally loved. I for one appreciate it. You have a refreshing attitude and approach to crafting stories. Yes, you have room for improvement, but so does everyone, no? And you're doing well. Again, in case some dunderheads read this, that is my personal opinion.
I'm doing this to get better as a writer, not to win friends and praise
This is where lies the difference between inflated ego and writer!
I'd like to think I see your point absolutely perfectly! Well said, too! *hugs you back*
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I usually do the same, and I wholeheartedly agree about it being a matter of taste. That's why I kept pointing out that it's my personal opinion. :) I just got totally unnerved after clicking several recs that I found unreadable in terms of plot, SPaG, and characterization. To boot, I got stuck on a trainwreck. Sad, that, I know. I shouldn't fall for that. But my excuse is that I was sick. Anyway, that led me to rant on here because I've been seeing this trend of carelessness, sloppiness, disregard for anything that is WRITING too often lately. As an admin, as a beta, and now as a reader.
As to your writings (and please call it writing rather than 'stuff' for writing is what it is), nobody is universally loved. I for one appreciate it. You have a refreshing attitude and approach to crafting stories. Yes, you have room for improvement, but so does everyone, no? And you're doing well. Again, in case some dunderheads read this, that is my personal opinion.
I'm doing this to get better as a writer, not to win friends and praise
This is where lies the difference between inflated ego and writer!
I'd like to think I see your point absolutely perfectly! Well said, too! *hugs you back*