So the last couple stories I've submitted were explained as Warts & All.
Why would I do this? Why admit to my goofs? Why not retool them, apply a severe edit, or even just update the material?
Because, for me at least, the process is as interesting as the final product. And sometimes what amazes me is that readers can often operate on faith alone, working through some fairly awkward paragraphing or other errors, if they think the plot worth following.
Now ... Are We Not Men? & Embers Dying, Spark The Flame ( both from the 90's ) were not the worst things I'd put out - that's reserved for a contest submission to Sapphire's (1997 ) called MesmerMaid ( a faux historic drama, which is also at Fictionmania ) and I will not be putting it up here. It was a half decent idea that went terribly wrong. But if you can't laugh at failed efforts - how can you improve your craft?
Ok, this wasn't meant to be a lecture, as sometimes I do ramble, but the question is in the subject heading and open to both writers and readers alike.
What were some of our most cringe worthy stories we've done, and how did it help us down the road? I hope this will be treated as a fun bit of self analysis and reflection upon where we're going as writers. Have fun with our flaws, fellow scribblers.
Way Zim
Mistakes ?
Mistakes and errors are ways for one to grow and learn from. Everyone makes them and learns something (you would at least think so). I've never written a story good, bad, or indifferent so I should not comment on how they are written. BUT, I try to be positive and leave kudos or comments on those that I do like and say nothing about those I don't. Take Care!
Most embarassing
I was crossing an expressway with a pedestrian light, and I could see that the light was about to change so I started running. The rubber heel on the shoes I was wearing was worn down, and as I stepped rapidly my heel slipped and I fell flat on my back in the middle of the street. My wig went flying, and since it was raining, I was soaking wet on my whole back side.
G
It's good to know
That I have good company in this practice. I am now having to be self edited so goobers , not the candy , will happen. But with each installment I will get better, every day , in every way.
Huggles
Michele
PS
thanks for the encouragement.
With those with open eyes the world reads like a book