Freaking Out about Stupid Crap

[jetpack_monkey]

So that book on obscure horror that I contributed to is out now. Which is great, really. My essay is on the film Alucarda and, since the essays are arranged alphabetically by film title, it comes up first. Again, no problem.

Except that the book has a "Look Inside" preview. And the preview includes my essay, because of its early placement. And I'm glancing over it and I'm seeing every stupid awkward turn of phrase. I suddenly feel responsible for anybody who doesn't pick up the book based on the preview.

I am trying to take a breath and relax, but geez louise, pressure, man.

Gah.

Comments

[mresundance]

I am reading your essay RIGHT THE FUCK NOW and I see nothing wrong with it except that is clear, lucid, and easy to read and enjoy. Seriously. I wish more people could write like this. I would finish so many more books and articles!

There's nothing wrong with your writing, you're just freaking out.

PS. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH. YOU HAVE A PUBLISHED ESSAY IN A BOOK. EEEEEEEEEEEEH. SO PROUD OF YOU YOU REALLY TALL GEEK YOU. SO AWESOME. MUCH COOL. VERY IMPRESSIVE.

[luminosity]

To paraphrase, THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH YOUR ESSAY. YOU'RE JUST FREAKING OUT.

And congratulations!

[giandujakiss]

Oh my god it's fine - and congratulations, that is amazing!

[diannelamerc.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear... *hugs* At least you know how dumb it is. (Wish that made it instantly better!)