Writing.Com General Discussion

Hi everyone!

Lately I've been wondering how do I stay inspired to write, when there are so many writers out there that seem to be so much better at it. I feel like a lot of writers feel this way. I have been trying to be a good writer since I was fifteen. I'm in college now, and my instructors tell me I'm good--but I'm not sure if I see it. I can see the errors in others' work and help them, but have trouble editing mine. I get way too attached to my writings and it's hard to break through that sometimes to edit them appropriately.

I just wanted to ask you guys how do you deal with that feeling: oh...geesh she/he's good; am I good enough to be a writer?

What do you do when you feel like that? How do you keep going, and keep believing in yourself and the dream, if you feel that way?

--AJ