Ooh - I have a question for writers and readers:

[leethet]

I've gotten the impression that it's considered kind of bad manners to admit you think your story isn't good. If you agree, what is the reasoning behind that? Note: I'm not here to attack anyone's position. I don't even have one myself except that if this is a thing, as I've kind of gleaned, I'm not sure I understand why it's a thing.

As ever, any sort of response and discussion is welcome in my LJ.

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[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

Obviously, it's the only one that makes sense to me. If I didn't think a story was good, I certainly wouldn't post it and then call attention to it by telling people it isn't good. That's just a little weird.

Is it impossible... anything is possible, given the time, energy, and money. I've put up sets that I wasn't entirely pleased with, but ran out of time and then scoffed at praise because I knew I could do better.

If the story was part of some writing exercise and was timed... maybe if the writer wasn't feeling well or hadn't gotten enough sleep.

Honestly, I'm at a loss.