Hi there. I think to be honest that I already know the answer to this one in terms of what I myself should be doing, but I would be really interested to get people's opinions on whether they go through the same thing I do. My problem is, that I am motivated to write certain kinds of fiction - sci-fi and fantasy mostly, but also pretty standard crime and mystery fare. Now I have to concede that whilst I aim to write a decent story well, there are certain aspects of the fiction I enjoy writing that even I have to admit are somewhat "cheesy." Nonetheless I really enjoy setting all the ideas down on paper, in all their cheesiness!
My only problem is this feeling that when I write this type of thing I am being a little bit naughty and frivolous and that I should be writing (or trying to write) "realistic" fiction that means something... I'll be honest that I think a literary-type novel of weight and meaning is probably somewhat beyond me and that I believe I want to write for fun and enjoyment more than recognition or success etc. With that I mind, I believe I should just carry on enjoying myself... But does anyone else get that guilty feeling from time to time that they are writing something "fun"?
My only problem is this feeling that when I write this type of thing I am being a little bit naughty and frivolous and that I should be writing (or trying to write) "realistic" fiction that means something... I'll be honest that I think a literary-type novel of weight and meaning is probably somewhat beyond me and that I believe I want to write for fun and enjoyment more than recognition or success etc. With that I mind, I believe I should just carry on enjoying myself... But does anyone else get that guilty feeling from time to time that they are writing something "fun"?