Writer's Fallout Shelter

I have been on writing for just over a month now and the thing that I noticed most is the number of quality writers out there. I already knew that there were endless numbers of undiscovered poets, authors, etc. But my question is how do you know that your work is good enough?

I am currently working on my very 1st attempt at a manuscript. I started last fall and am about 1/2 way through. I think? I have not really done an edit or worried about grammer. I am just trying to get the story out of my head. I like what I have done so far and a couple of friends and my wife say it's great.

Now they could just be saying that to be polite or they could actually like it. But how do you know if everyone else will like it? What will make Suzzie homemaker or anyone else pick up your book and pay good money for it?

I don't expect to be the next King. Heck I don't even know it it will get published but I do plan to finish. If for nothing else to say I did it. This post is a bit of a rant and a little of my paranoia but I would appreciate some feedback so that my mind stops blocking my fingers and allows me to finish.

Thanks to all who read this and thanks to Liam for creating a place for wayward writers.

All things are possible through the All Mighty Lord!