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At the beginning of this year, I was in a horrific writer's block and burnout. I had been for a year. I missed the conversations, the kudos emails, you name it. I considered turning to AI, I admit.

A little bit of inspiration hit me, and all I could get out was around 400 words. All of my fic's word counts had been around 2,000, with my last one being 6,000. But those had been for a fandom I was a big name in. This one wasn't.

I posted it anyway.

Next thing I know, I'm getting comments from someone, who even mentions I should write more. That they like my style. They actually ask me questions about the ship.

Next thing I know, my writer's block is gone. I feel like I can write again. I'm in a fandom that no one knows me for, but I have that one commenter, and a few familiar kudos.

So for anyone who feels like they have to use AI to get validation, or uses AI because they fear judgement, or just wants to get the thrill over with quickly:

You can start small. You can restart small. You don't have to post a 5,000 word fic. If all you can manage is 100 words, that's great.

There is an audience for your fic. You will find them, and they will find you. And then you will get the euphoria of being able to say, "That was my work. My heart and soul."

Wow. Sorry for rambling. But I wish you all an ability to take to your keyboard, and just start writing that first sentence. You all deserve it. 🫂