WRITING: First, be happy you wrote them. Then I recommend one of 2 things: 1. They might've already served their purpose, so move on and write something else. Or, 2. Give them a structure, a theme, compile (...)

What do you recommend I do with all those things I wrote years ago but have never been able to bring myself to show anyone?

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Peter Arpesella [peterarp]

First, be happy you wrote them.

Then I recommend one of 2 things: 1. They might've already served their purpose, so move on and write something else. Or, 2. Give them a structure, a theme, compile them and get them out there. Submit them, individually as short stories, blog them. Go to an open mic and read them, read them in front of a camera and post them on your channel. Podcast them. Mail them to publishers and agents, as they are or just with a little polish. E-publishing is a wonderful way to reach your audience directly without waiting for permission from anyone. Make your writing available for its audience to experience.

These are just the first few ideas on the top of my head, but anything's better than sitting in your drawers - unless what you've written belongs to case 1. There's a wealth of opportunities.