because I have read a lot of amazing books and comparing mine to them is pretty pale in my eyes. Is it just me or does anyone ever feel this way?
Hi Yumpyyum! Boy, oh boy, do I recognize this feeling! I've been working on something for several years now, and it's not at all the same book it used to be. That's because I kept deciding it was terrible and revising to the point of completely re-writing. I'm certain that some of those changes (maybe all) were for the best, but I finally came to this site because I can't keep doing that forever. I'll bet that's where you are in the process, too.
Glad to meet you and the other folks here!