#always comment

hello! I'm no longer on hiatus-a decision that took me a long time to make.

especially because I took a +1 year break from posting because low feedback (even for a small fandom) wrecked me every time I posted.

and that's because I care about what I do. I enjoy the writing and the conversations about fandoms. even if I make mistakes or if my writing isn't flowy and perfect.

"don't post for others, post for yourself" WRONG. I write for myself, I post for others. If I don't receive feedback, I can't and don't want to give back.

I also write for others and THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT. Fandom communities motivate their creators. if I know one person likes X, be sure I'll put so many thoughts on X and maybe will write more about X.

I don't think it will be this post to change dynamics but. at least I'll post my material before shutting down.

This commenter left these two comments under old fics.

It made my day.

No articulation needed, no details or elaborate thoughts.

But I know there’s someone out there who appreciates my fics. Please understand this: comments keep authors going. Comments keep authors from deleting their work. Comments motivate authors to give something back to the community.

Comment “reread kudos”. Comment “:)))”. Comment “<3”. Comment a single syllable and you’ll make an author happy.

the fic was originally abandoned. but since ive gotten these comments, i blushed and begin rereading the work so i can work towards continuing it. simply because someone got over the barrier of language just to read my fics.

i was planning on deleting the fic.

*chef’s kiss*

I’d like to thank the academy for this amazing experiance, and special thanks to my Mom and Dad, who I hope to hell never see what I write in my spare time.