questions about writing a short story...?

Question

Hello all...Ive been writing this short story bit by bit for a while (which i normally dont do) and am having doubts about the writing process and then putting it out. I basically started off writing it to get my own personal baggage out (thereputic purposes) but now im like noticing how the story and my characters are just a representation of what i went through and its just my past crying out to be put to rest. I wonder if people will pick up on that and think "what a bunch of garbage, he shouldnt be writing". And also...when i write bit by bit....i put my story aside for a while but i find im in a different space mentally when i come back to it and forget where i left off, not to mention lack of inspiration. If anyone could give me some advice on these thoughts id greatly appreciate it!! Thank you and have a great day!

Answer 1

Dude! Writing your feelings down has been a practice done for 1000's of years. Its a good thing to do. I did it and still do it. I like writing. Helps me relax and focus. Its ok if your not always inspired. When you go back throught your story you will find things you like and lots you dont. Don't throw out all the ideas they can be useful for other things. Inspiration comes in its own time. Anything could become inspiration. Keep a notebook handy and write down whatever comes to you. Eventually you see something that catches your attention and when you go to write it down you'll see it clicks with other things you wrote and BAM! There's a new story. Also, don't worry about what others think too much. It gets in the way of being creative. Hope this helps.

The Syko Ward

Answer 2

lets start off by sayin that its good that your expressing and portraying your emotions on paper, thats a very good way to vent. I also dont think that people will thing what you wrote about your experiences is garbage becuase its always interesting to read about someone elses life. As far as writting bit by bit, it doesnt make a good story all together becuase like you said you come back to the story with a different mind frame, so what i would do is next time you write, read from the beggining so you can caputure that mood again. hope this helps, have a good one :-)