So I'm not finished whining from yesterday's post

[meridian_rose]

So I'm not finished whining from yesterday's personal post. I should have held off until I felt really sad/pissed off and ranted all in one place I guess. Cross-posted from Tumblr where the gifs are

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Me: *writes fanfic*
*some kudos, comments*
People: Ugh, fanfic is so derivative. If you're a serious writer you must write your own work.
Me: *writes original fic*
*crickets*
People: It's not about audience!!! Do it for fun!!!
Me: ...


Can't tell if I'm an okay fanfic writer and a shitty original fic writer or if I'm a mediocre writer all around and fanfic readers are just more generous with praise.

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Comments

[zeph317toho.livejournal.com]

HUGS HUGS AND MORE HUGS even if you don't want them.

I agree with the first commenter that for better or worse, there is far more feedback and response on fanfic than there is for pretty much any other kind of writing. You ARE a terrific writer, even if you don't feel like it right now. <3

[meridian_rose]

Thanks. Sent you an email in lieu of a longer reply :)