... And I'll Never Learn

“why would you write fics for small, unpopular fandoms? you’re not gonna reach that many hits in fandoms not many people know about” ?? because I’m not writing fics for hits or kudos, I’m writing them for me because these characters are my blorbos and I have so many ideas, so much thoughts about them that my brain might explode if I don’t write them out.

being a writer is hard

“I have an unfinished wip and I’m motivated”

*open gdocs and review the words ive made*

“Okay, I am now unmotivated” *closes gdocs*

I have now reached the point that I no longer get upset when I see the "you have already left kudos here" tag under the kudos button.

Now I just mock that little bitch and say in the snottiest voice ever "you have already left kudos here. Neh neh neh neh neh neh neh" it's much more mature and satisfying.

liking a character from a thing you don’t like

Underrated whumpy line: "On your best behaviour, now."

Murmured under somebody's breath into an ear, or mockingly before throwing doors open to go into a crowd. When they have you backed into a corner and you both know it.

It's always

"When will fanfic writers update their stories?"

And never

"Does this fanfic writer have adequate enrichment to engage in writing behaviours?"

Fanfiction writers (Scriptor fictus) are intelligent animals who need plenty of enrichment as well as encouragement! If they're stuck in poor conditions (e.g. have studies, work, have to actually write to have something written) then they require the proper enrichment to engage in more healthy behaviours, like writing. Remember, due to poor breeding and socialisation, over half of all fanfic writers suffer from low self confidence and executive dysfunction so take care of them!

Give your fanfic writers proper care. Fanfiction writers are a life long commitment.