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When you are writing your first draft:

  • “that part isn’t good enough” is the voice of your enemy.
  • “I should go back and edit that” is the voice of your enemy.
  • “this part is too cliche” is the voice of your enemy.
  • “this part is unclear” is the voice of your enemy.
  • “this dialogue sounds bad” is the voice of your enemy.
  • “there isn’t enough detail” is the voice of your enemy.
  • “I’m bogged down in the details” is the voice of your enemy.
  • “I don’t know what happens next” is the voice of your enemy.
  • “no one will want to read this” is the voice of your enemy.

These are second draft problems.

Write it down! Finish the draft!

“Is it any good” is future-you’s problem!

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Dear police.

I am writing to you to confess to the heinous crime of having written fiction in which imaginary characters commit and befall many actions of a perverse, obscene and illegal nature.

I remit myself to your custody and your justice for these many gruesome acts of illegal pretend committed against innocent characters.

Not!

Catch me if you can, coppers!

Signed,

A writer

There’s this fic I’ve had bookmarked since it first got published, and it’s one of my favorites! Recently, I’ve been thinking about leaving a comment just to express to the author how much I enjoy their work, but I’m not very good with words, so I don’t really know what exactly I should say.I know this is a bit of a silly question, but do you have any advice on what might qualify as a “good comment”? 😅

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What counts as a “good comment” varies from author to author, but here are some types of comments that almost never go wrong.

  • “I love this so much.”
  • “thank you for writing this.”
  • “this fic makes me feel (your emotion here)”.
  • “I’m re-reading this again.”
  • “I loved this part! (Paste line or section here.)
  • A string of heart emojis.
  • "I wish I could kudos a second time.”
  • “I love your writing ”
  • “I don’t know what to comment but I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your work.”

I hope this helped you out, anon! I know your author will be really happy to receive any comment you give!

I’ve been meaning to write this fic between a s/i OC of mine and a yandere version of a character from MHA. But I’m scared to post it. I keep pysching myself out of doing it. Like is it too self-indulgent? Is there some things I need to work out here since it’s gonna involve a lot(and I mean A LOT)of dark and triggering topics that I have experienced IRL? Am I being racially insensitive with my s/i being a mixed race person in a country that doesn’t like racial diversity despite being in a similar position? Idk, I’m self-conscious about it because I don’t wanna be insensitive about that last part nor do I want antis to come and harass me for also trying to work out my problems.

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There is no such thing as fiction that is too self indulgent, anon. I hope you do post and share it.

It is always okay to use your dark experiences to share your perspective in fiction.

The world is richer for your fiction and your perspective being shared.

Not all art is about ‘goof representation’.

Meaningful art can be transgressive and challenging, both to the observer, and to the creator.

I really hope you share your work with the world, anon.

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To anyone who has been harassed for the content of their artwork or writing:

🛡️ You did not and do not deserve to be harassed, bullied, or shunned. You are worthy of respect and love no matter what fiction and art you create.

🛡️ Fiction does not cause anyone harm!

🛡️ Subversive and problematic fiction and artwork has existed through the ages. You are in good company.

🛡️ Fiction does not cause harm, but harassment does.

🛡️ This post is too send joy and love to anyone who has been harassed for their art or fiction.