two things 4u pplz must b aware of are orignality and individuality
the thing is, nothings original really. I can't help feeling that no matter what I hand in, the HSC markers have seen it all before....and the more original I try to be, the more it looks like I'm desperately trying to be original
im getting freaked out now, coz all your ideas sound so sophisticated and mine seems so feeble now...
Thats exactly how I feel all the time, lol. I just make a point of not telling people my idea until I've finished writing it and they can judge it for themselves. I also try to avoid reading about other people's ideas, so I don't feel discouraged.
I think you basically have to write with your own style, e.g write in a way that you're good at..(if that makes sense..) I started off with a really 'serious' sort of concept to write about, but then I completely changed it and just started pouring my crazy subconscious into my major work...and its a lot easier to write.
Good luck!!