Crossroads

[Kaddoc]

I am at a crossroads on what I should do with a 12 year old project that has been an off and on thing since its conception back in 2005. I'm not a very talented person unless deep thinking is a talent and barely have the skills in writing or drawing to breathe some new life into it.

As some can see I am merely a competent writer and do not know what to do with this idea/story sitting around. Surely after 12 years of work into it I would like a little more to show for it rather it being just an idea been swimming around in my mind.

So should this be something I should put as a Webcomic or test my luck with my mediocre writing skills as a Novel? Or am I just wasting my time and let this idea just wither and die?

 

[Rebel-Dynasty]

Never think that it's a waste of time; if this is something that keeps coming back to you after more than a decade, I say pursue it. If you don't think you're good enough as a writer, then improve. People only remain stagnant in their abilities when they don't bother trying to improve; some of them have large egos and think they are just it, while others lack the confidence. I assume you fall into the latter category, and if so, here's something to consider--the more you do it, the more confidence you'll gain in your abilities. It may not be constant--you'll have moments, days, even weeks--when you feel you're less than worthless.

When these feelings surface, persevere. Nothing in life worth doing is easy. :)

I think you could certainly make a novel of it; but like I said, you'll need to hone your skills. It needn't even be right when you first start writing it--first drafts are seldom gold--but something you can improve upon with each draft. :)


If you want to go the webcomic route, then the same advice applies; hone your craft to the best of your ability. Are you a better artist or writer? Whichever one you have a stronger affinity for, I suggest going with it. :)

Most importantly of all? Don't give up.

 

[Kaddoc]

Big projects and huge investments in time, labor and energy make me indecisive.

 

[Rebel-Dynasty]

Big projects and huge investments in time, labor and energy make me indecisive.

Well, if you pursue it, I'm afraid it's going to be all of those things. ^^; I guess what it really boils down to is this: Do you want it badly enough? If you do, you'll make it work, even if it's a complete drain at times.

If you don't want it enough, then it might not be the path for you.--or at least, it might not be the path for you at this particular time.

The decision falls entirely to you.

 

[Kaddoc]

I want it, but I like to keep my face.

I've had several projects in the past blow up in my face.

 

[Rebel-Dynasty]

Sadly, it seems to be part and parcel to the whole process (so I've been told).

I guess all you can do is hope it bears fruit, in the long run.