[RosieCotton]

Families almost never give constructive criticism, it's "oh, how lovely, dear", or "You suck!" (Mostly depends on whether it's parents or sibs giving the crit)

Heh...ain't that the truth.

Except in my family it's just "you suck", period. Mom woulda said I was doing great, and that was worse in some ways, because sometimes I really wish I had someone who'd tell me what ISN'T lousy or what IS requiring change.

I'm gonna go watch "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", which I still haven't seen yet - I got it from the library. I've heard mixed reviews, but it'll at least be diversion. Hopefully it doesn't leave me more depressed...heh...

[ExGeeEye]

Good Night, sleepies!

[JenB]

Well, I like that movie, so I hope you enjoy it.

What you need is a beta-reader, someone who has no other interest in you except helping you improve your writing. Another writer, who knows what you're going through; and a decent human being who doesn't like just being annoying. We've established that your family is utterly useless. Maybe someone you know distantly through work or something?