Really weird question how do you start a writing cause I’m scared to make one and then not have anyone notice me
Not a weird question at all, love!Â
See, that’s a very valid fear. Unfortunately, as a writer (in a larger fandom), it could take a while to get noticed, but don’t worry! There will always be someone waiting to read your work! I’m constantly afraid that people either don’t enjoy my work or it just gets overlooked, but I’ve been told time and time again that there is at least one person who sits and waits to read and enjoy any piece of your work- so I hope you keep that in mind as well!
Honestly, I made my first writing blog around two years ago and I was absolutely terrified? I, luckily, had a friend start it out with me so I wasn’t really alone- but now, I run both blogs on my own, and let me share my findings with you:
Shout outs are your best friend.
Really, they are! I didn’t ask for any with this blog because I’m very shy and afraid of bothering someone for one. For my other blog, however, my friend asked for several shout outs (from very kind people!) and that honestly made the difference between my 5,700+ followers on one blog, and 800+ followers on this one. (Hi all of you, love you♥). (As a side note, I didn’t give numbers to brag in any way, but to show you the vast difference it can make to ask for some help!) So if you’re able to, ask for some shout outs! Most people are pretty willing and would be happy to! Not only that, but those people tend to check out your blog as well! (If you’re shy like me, maybe ask a friend to do it for you! It’s not like you need to send 48 of them, just as many as you’re comfortable with!)
Your irl friends, tumblr friends you’ve made previously- friends! Ask them to reblog some stuff of yours to share with their followers, ask them to look over your stuff, whatever! They’re your friends, they’re willing to help!Â
Also under “Friends!”, try making some within the fandom! Writers a d o r e supporting other writers, because we understand! We know how it feels to be up to your elbows in things you’d like to write but have no motivation for. We understand the struggles of hardly any notes- we certainly understand the struggles of hardly any reblogs! So if you’re able to, try making some writer friends and interacting with them (My inbox and messages are always open, if you’d like♥) But I know how hard it may be to make the friends, I mean, I haven’t really taken my own advice here…. but trust me, it can really help!
Tag tag and, oh look, more tags.
Tags get you out there! Lots of people follow certain tags or search them up every now and again- tagging your things (even if it ends up as a wall of tags some times), is very beneficial! Tag whatever you think people may look up! Especially with this fandom, don’t forget to tag different spellings of names as well (Ex. “Bakugo” and “Bakugou”, both can be tagged seeing as both spellings are accepted!)
-If you get a lower amount of notes than you were expecting, don’t sweat it! It’s possible there are several people who enjoy your works, but are afraid to like (or reblog) them! I’ve had people tell me before that they’re afraid of spamming people’s activity notifications so they tend to hang back when dealing the love! That doesn’t mean your work isn’t appreciated! Sure, likes and reblogs are very, very nice- but sometimes it happens! Don’t let it get you down.
-Keep in mind that longer pieces of work get looked over at first glance- but don’t let that discourage you! Most people have to make time to read longer pieces of work, so just hang in there! It’ll certainly get noticed if you give it some time! If you just want to write simple headcanons or short scenarios? Do it! People enjoy short, quick pieces they can read between classes or while cooking, or anything, really!
-Write what you want to write. Trust me, it’ll produce great work and that’s what people will notice! Take time between requests (if you plan on taking them!) and work on things you’ve been wanting to write. You’ve got 48 requests? But want to write a fic about some domestic fluff? Do it! People will appreciate it! As for requests- take your time and be creative! You’re allowed to morph it to what you want (while still keeping the request in mind)!Â
Sorry this was so long kajsdhf but my most important piece of advice is to just have fun! Sure, it’s very worrisome to work so hard on something and get no recognition… but think about why you’re writing in the first place! Isn’t it to have fun? To be creative? To get your feelings out? Whatever your reasoning is for writing, remember that it makes /you/ happy. If it makes you happy, then it’s sure to make others happy as well.
So I wish you much luck! And I hope you have so much fun writing! And if you do decide to create one, feel free to swing by, I’d love to check it out!♥