The way I see it, you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. You also never get to live the same moment twice.
My Wattpad career wasn't necessarily short lived, but I never made as much out of it as I could have. Looking back now I would've spent more time writing on here, learning new words and fixing my own grammar mistakes. I can't turn back time, but rather than being nearly embarrassed by how cringe-worthy my old Big Time Rush fan fictions are, I'm almost grateful I got to experience and write those books for my small audience. There was a time we all enjoyed that, and I truly spent some of my days primarily writing, going to the swimming pool, and coming home to type up some more. Within every 200 word chapter, I was able to create this suspense that energized me and kept me writing nearly every single day. Not only did I love the characters, but so did my audience. I established this connection between me and my small community. It was the best feeling in the world, and I was so young. Much of it is unrealistic, much of it is still filled with errors I've promised for years I would perfect. But now...I don't think I want to edit them. I don't think I want to change something that I hand typed and created with my own mind. At the time those stories were the best part of my days. Why would I want to change that?
I've grown up now, and fan fiction is no longer my thing. I'm an "intern" writer for a big media outlet in my city, and I've shown in many ways my growth in writing. I can't unwrite what started me out on my journey.
If you are very inclined to do so, I invite you to take a peek into the work of mine at a much younger age. It's a long rollercoaster, but it's one that I crafted straight from my mind and decided to share with the world.
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Spectrum (Zedd, Part Two)
FanfictionAnton is the first person to step up and make a difference in Haley's life. He's the closest thing she has to a family. But what happens when she leaves him behind for a plan she thought would make him happier?