HayleyTiedUp wrote:Sorry there appears to be some misunderstanding, i mean successful on this website, as in good stories and all that.
To be successful, be yourself. Talk about what you know, and what you have experienced. If you talk about things you don't know, or have not experienced, it's going to show, and you'll look foolish, or worse. (Unless it's fiction, and clearly labeled as fiction.)
Don't be afraid to ask questions, even if you think the question is stupid. My experience has been that the only stupid question, is the one that isn't asked.
If you're going to write fiction, put it in the appropriate forum. Don't write something fictional, and put it under "true stories." However, it is possible to get away with putting a true story under fiction.
Don't be put off by criticism. Most writers crave feedback, even critical feedback. It helps them to improve their skills, provided it's presented in a constructive manner.
But the biggest thing, is the first thing I mentioned. Be yourself. Make no apologies for who and what you are, and never explain anything. Your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe it.
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