A Rant:
Sometimes I feel like starting all over again, You know? I look back at my writing and just think of the things I could've put there or things I should have written. And then I compare myself to other writers and envy how easily they're able to make their words flow. And I know I shouldn't but I still do.
And even though Hidden Gems is my first book, and its bound to have mistakes, like in the plot line or character dynamic. I'm still fairly proud of it, and how much I've dedicated my time to this. When before I would stop writing after chapter 5. Yet look at me now at 16, working through my stubbornness.
I've definitely improved and I needed to write this -mostly for myself- but for others who feel like they're not as good as this person or dont write with enough detail and blah blah blah.
Be proud of what you achieved.