Stage Fright

[ithildin]

Is it possible after nearly twelve years of posting fic to suddenly get stage fright (for lack of a better term)? Because I think that's what I have. I just keep looking at the third story in the Iron Man serial I'm writing and feel something very similar to an anxiety attack over the thoughts of finishing it, then posting it. Yes, I'm always nervous in posting fic, but I don't recall ever feeling quite this level of stress. I have no idea what's wrong with me all of a sudden. It's really stupid, and I guess I just have to hope I get over it, huh?

Bah! /wanders off muttering 'ninnyhammer'

Comments

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Been there but then I send ot to a beta and that usually puts my fears to rest.
Would it help you to have a neutral party look at it (points to self)

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

It's not anywhere near finished yet, so it's not really in any sort of state for a beta at this point. But yeah, I definitely plan to inflict it on a few people once it's done -- whenever that happens :)Something for you to look forward to [g]

Very cute icon!!

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Ready when you are. That icon is one of my favorites - thanks

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks bunches :)

[dejla.livejournal.com]

Well, you've said that you feel you're getting more attention with the Iron Man/HL stuff, and that may be the reason. It's a bit of stage fright because it's pulling in lots of people you don't know.

But they are good stories, Ith, and you write them very well. You can be nervous, but you can't not post. Think of it as something that's good for your soul!

(runs and hides)

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

You may have a point there. Maybe all the attention is freaking me out just a bit. Makes me want to go find a potted palm to hide behind, I guess :)

Thank you. Good for my soul? LOL!

[dejla.livejournal.com]

Well, it's as good an explanation as any, right?

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Definitely. I've been having the same thing lately. It's a truly sucky feeling.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Oh, good! Not good you have the sucky feeling, but good that I'm not totally bonkers -- only a little :)

[eance.livejournal.com]

I always feel that which is why Ive never managed to actually post anything I`ve written. My best friend tells me "published and be dammed" but....

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Good advice :)

[anya2112.livejournal.com]

Your stories are wonderful and we all look forward to reading them. Hang in there and don't let self doubt creep in! You have a way of making all your characters...even Evil Methos...become so real and additive! That's not an easy thing to do, but you find their voices and let us into their hearts and souls!

Tell that sucky feeling to take a hike!!

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

[huggles] thank you :)

Did you have a good birthday?