/lit/ - Literature

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That kind of attitude is exactly why I began writing my story. I decided I'm not gonna use comedy as a deflection for my flaws anymore and take my ideas seriously for once, even if they might be a little edgy and possibly questionable. I needed to get out of my shell.
I was even a little embarrassed to show some friends and family. But when I did they seemed to like it. One of them even said she wished to draw fan art of one of the scenes.

So you just gotta throw yourself out there. And if they don't like it, then just ask how can it be salvaged? Criticism is important to improve. The path to success always starts with taking the plunge.

>happen to mention I enjoy reading
>"Oh that's interesting, what books do you enjoy Anon?"
>remember it's all psychotic shit that would put me on a watchlist
>have to pretend I just said that to seem smart when I actually do read a lot