They do all of this for nothing. Nada. Zilch.

And how are they repaid for all their hard work?

In a time not so long ago (> 5 years), people would comment. People would reblog. People would make sure the author knew that for someone else out there, their ideas and stories mattered. All it takes is one person.

These days? Nothing. No interaction at all.

That DRAINS a writer’s confidence. It makes them think that they are a failure. It makes them want to quit. I’ve seen it many times on this site. For fuck’s sake, I am this person.

If you read something you like, PLEASE let the author know. Please reblog. Please interact.

Please know that on the other side of it, there is an author hoping you're enjoying each chapter. Wondering what you thought of that part in chapter 2, or if you picked up on the little nod to the original film or show that inspired it, what it made you feel when you read through that certain scene they poured over for hours, and even what you thought when Character A said x, y, or z to Character B.

We sit with bated breath, hoping you'll leave a comment when you get to the last chapter or that you'll send an ask letting us know what part you loved so much that you can't stop thinking about it.