Ok, this is just me musing on my own life but I've always found that I had a certain skill to writing, which all stems from my perception of detail (not necessarily within by punctuation and grammar) on the human condition. I mean just the other day I could tell an old friend I hadn't spoken to in about a year had a new girlfriend just from the way he said hello (not that impressive perhaps). It's great for writing three-dimensional characters and character development because you get very good at reading people, but sometimes the things you see aren't great for your own sense of self. I guess what I wanted to ask is does anyone else find this? Focussing trying to become a better writer forces you to observe more, and thus see the sides of human nature perhaps you'd rather avoid? Does that make sense, or does it just sound like nonsense?
.. but I just think reading about 'how to write' will complicate things, and I like to keep things simple if possible.
I thought I was. I don't think it's that bad, certainly not a mental illness (I have a sister whose essentially a psychiatrist so I should know). I have a very high EI so that may explain some it...