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
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.


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.

