Honestly, tho, if I write complete shit I hope my friends, betas, mods, friends, countrymen... *cough* will tell me so. Loudly.
EXACTLY!!! Unfortunately, a lot of people expect to be told how good their drivel is. I've betaed for a good number of people, and the only ones I keep for longer than the first work are those who actually want to know how they can improve. If they go off sulking because I dare tell they have parts in a fic that are positively cheesy and need to be re-written, then I don't have time for them. I don't expect them to do everything I say. But I want them to listen, thinking about it, and then decide whether my words had merit or not. I'd say the majority of writers don't care to improve their writing. Or don't care to actually spend time to improve.
We're sooooo lucky to have good writers amongst our friends! :D
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EXACTLY!!! Unfortunately, a lot of people expect to be told how good their drivel is. I've betaed for a good number of people, and the only ones I keep for longer than the first work are those who actually want to know how they can improve. If they go off sulking because I dare tell they have parts in a fic that are positively cheesy and need to be re-written, then I don't have time for them. I don't expect them to do everything I say. But I want them to listen, thinking about it, and then decide whether my words had merit or not. I'd say the majority of writers don't care to improve their writing. Or don't care to actually spend time to improve.
We're sooooo lucky to have good writers amongst our friends! :D