You're simply going to have to accept this.  All writers face that feeling
constantly.  Eventually there comes a point in which you say the story is
"good enough for now" and move on.  
Here's a quote from J.R.R. Tolkien on _The Lord of the Rings:_ 
    The most critical reader of all, myself, now 
    finds many defects, minor and major, but
    being fortunately under no obligation either
    to review the book or to write it again, he 
    will pass over these in silence.

True writing comes from the heart.  You cannot
simply BS your way through something.  You must
search deep down into your soul to find what it
is that is there, then channel that into your
works.

No.
Writing is a skill, like riding a bicycle, and the only way to improve it is
to practice it.  Soul-searching will not improve your grammar, your grasp of
character, your use of metaphor, or your ability to structure a story. 
Practice your writing, even if it seems like garbage, even if you throw it all
away. 

Actually, writing cannot be done with just either one. It has to be both.
Let's say you've already improved your grammar, your grasp of character,
your use of metaphor, and your ability to structure a story... It will be
all useless if you don't write from your heart and soul as well. ^-^

Life is the ultimate power source for writing.
Unless you've done the research and have a knack
for words, nothing can compare to your personal
translation of a lover's kiss, or the stars at
night, or getting punched out. 

Again, no. 
Experience is the ultimate power source for writing.  Those who write well are
those who write often.  No one ever wrote a brilliant novel the first time he
picked up a pen, no matter how deeply he searched his soul beforehand. 

Yup. I believe in the experience bit. ^-^ But, heehee... that's never
stopped me from writing parts that I've never experienced before. ^-^

Find what you know, what you feel, then pour it
into your keyboard...or perhaps, maybe a pen
(then type it later).  What you will find is
your soul in 12-point Courier New font...and the
makings of a classic story.

Once again, no.  Waiting for inspiration is a waste of time.  Writing will
only improve through practice.  

Hmm... to each his own. ^-^ I know the waiting for the inspiration thing
isn't true in general. But it is in my case. ^-^ It's like drawing or
painting. When you're not inspired to write a story, write/type something
unimportant first like practicing your signature, or chatting (heehee). Or
read, sing or talk ^-^. Just do something else, until a fabulous thought or
idea comes to mind. It's like drawing. When you're not in the mood or you're
not inspired to draw/paint, just doodle first with a pen or pencil. You'll
get the feel for it later on. ^-^

Chevalle ^-*
~ who's wondering what to give her mom for her birthday.