I think you should stop sketching anime and start sketching from real-life references.|It is invaluable experience! It might be difficult at first, and you might be embarrased by your first attempts, but keep on drawing from real life while studying helpful material, and you'll be glad you didn't spend that time drawing anime dudes.

Sweetheart, listen to this. I'm already trying to draw real life stuff, as I am an art student. But I'm not that good at digital stuff. Besides, I think that one should decide for its own what he or she likes to draw.