Ok guys, this is probably gonna be the last chapter you see of this fic from me. Because, let's face it, I'm quite conflicted.
I've tried my best and seriously can't see myself going further here. It's not like I can't write, but the motivation to do so knowing that my beginning is riddled with amateur mistakes is seriously lacking.
My First FF (I'm Energy In DC) was what i could call a partial success. (These are my personal thoughts and feelings free to tell me if I'm wrong)
Success because despite being that bad, it had a lot of good reviews. Also bad reviews but it was my first and you get the idea.
But I can't write anymore. Because I feel like I'm just wasting my time on this and that time will be better spent putting it into a new FF. I also don't want to give it a lousy rushed ending as in doing so, i will become the type of authors i hate.
So first, this will probably be the wrap of this novel. Sorry (For those who care. Because, let's face it, there will be those who don't)
Now before we get to the last chapter, there's something I need your help with.
My second FF didn't quite live up to my expectations. (Once again, this is entirely how I feel)
Although the writing quality was much better, it didn't feel like much of a hit to me. Considering the first, I know the minimum of what I expect from the second and it honestly feels like its not up to standards for me.
If you have read both, then you probably understand what I mean.
Worst of all, I don't know why. Because so far, the reviews have been good and the one or two bad ones are basically objective bias.
To be frank, I care about popularity. After reviews and comments, it is what I see as proof of my ability to create interesting literature. I love reading and writing a lot.
So the fall in what I see as progress is kinda demoralizing.
As a result, my interest in continuing to write both his waned to the point of being almost non existent. I kinda get why Authors have many unfinished works now. It's not easy. Hence I apologize to any author I may or may not have criticized for leaving unfinished works out there.
Because now it's my turn.
Dad was right, Karma comes in a circle.
But that's not why I'm writing this. This isn't to whine or complain, but to ask why? After all, audience feedback is the best way to get answers.
I'm also a person that likes do overs. If I see that something isn't working how I want it, my thought is basically to stop and start again.
That's what I'm about to do ... Again.
So yeah, I'm rewriting another fic. Now here's the problem. I don't know what's my problem.
I'm Energy In DC for me was lacking in a lot of things. Depth, emotional and character buildup and a whole lot of other stuff.
I tried my best to fix that in my new fic ATLA, In A Darker World. And I feel I did better. This is my issue.
Why exactly is one (The one I feel is better in writing quality, story buildup, and more) less popular than the one i feel is flawed.
I put a lot of thought into trying to create an interesting backstory premise for the latter. I really feel I did while the former is basically what I felt like doing on a whim.
I strive towards making my works mirror an actual story.
Is the Avatar Tag just not popular anymore or is it that I didn't do it right? Or is my story premise not interesting enough?
Due to this, I am hesitating on what to actually write about. Because if I can't see progress, what's the point?
What am I doing or not doing that others are or aren't?
Anyway, here's probably the Last Chapter of I'm Energy In DC.
Please spare a few minutes of your time and help me answer my doubts.