Hee! When I'm in the middle of writing, I avoid reading other people's fic, especially if it's about the same pairing I'm working on.

Anyhow, by this point in my fanfic career (it's been seven years!) I feel pretty confident about my writing. (Not that I don't gnash my teeth when I read Neil Gaiman! I can usually enjoy good writing without envying it, but, damn, I wish I could write like he does.) There's still lots of room for improvement, though!