Heh, yeah, I'm an adjective addict. Why use only one when five will do? *eyeroll* I make occasional stabs at curbing myself, but it rarely takes.
Concentrating on what we do well is the key to good writing, I think. The urge to experiment presents itself when we're ready, when the very idea of stretching our skills sounds like fun rather than like a test we have to pass in order to consider ourselves "good enough."
And you are so welcome for the rec. This fic gave me great pleasure.