no matter what, you will be okay

Look, your writing doesn’t say anything about you.

I mean, it comes from you. But whether you write something good or something bad, it doesn’t mean anything. A story isn’t a sign. It doesn’t prove your talent or lack thereof.

A story is something you make, not something you are.

To return to a metaphor I used once: think about making pancakes. Sometimes you turn out an A+ pancake, and sometimes you burn the shit out of one. You make another one, they all go in the pile, and there’s always someone who enjoys the burnt ones. You would never take a single pancake and say it alone represents your pancake-making talent forever, or that it reveals how smart, interesting, or lovable you are. We can’t judge your soul by a pancake. It’s made of batter.

This is dedicated to the writers who can’t relate to all those “I have too many WIPs!” posts.

This is dedicated to the writers who can only work on one project at a time, no matter how long it takes them.

This is dedicated to the writers who wrestle with imposter syndrome because they wonder if they’re “real writers” when they’re not bouncing between a dozen projects all at the same time.

Yes, you are still a writer. 

Yes, you are still just as valid in the writing community as everyone else who puts words to the page. 

The trains whistle their goodbyes, chugging along despite my death. The clouds fall and drift, maybe bringing rain. All these things, I imagine beyond my death.

The world lives on.

stopped clocks

people accidentally speaking in unison

cold wind at night (when it’s not snowing)

seeing a light go off in a window

static in the air - everyone’s hair is standing up

slow piano music in a place that’s otherwise silent

This is for all the writeblrs who don’t have an active WIP to share.

This is for all the writeblrs who lurk in the community without engaging a whole lot.

This is for all the writeblrs who aren’t sure if they can call themselves a writeblr.

This is for all the writeblrs who don’t feel like they belong in the community.

You are such an important and valuable member of our community. I know that sometimes it can feel really isolating, but I see you and I am so glad that you are here. Whether you do the ‘typical’ writeblr things or not, you are absolutely a valid writeblr and an irreplaceable part of the community. Writeblr wouldn’t be the same without your presence and it is made so much better by you being a part of it. 

A/N: please don’t sue me, o anime overlords, I’m not making any money off of this! I’m just a broke student! I don’t have any money!

A/N: I totally wrote this while high off 10 Red Bulls wheeeeeee!!!!!

remember when there’d be interactions with the author and the characters?

InuYasha: I don’t get why I have to be here for this