This is probably such a random post to make, but I fr think that fic writers need more recognition.
I've been inactive on here since I started my first year of university, because sometimes we must prioritise the more important things in life 😔 I haven't written anything since March/April of 2024, which was a year ago. I have bouts of wanting to write, others of not wanting to - I already write and read a lot since I'm doing an English Literature degree, so it does get tiring.
However, sometimes I read fics which really encourage me to improve my writing, even if it is in the form of fan fiction ... and smut. And one of the most inspiring people is @nereidprinc3ss , in specific her 'Do You Believe Me Now?' series. To explain how detached I've been from tumblr: the last time I checked, the series had SEVEN parts, not TEN - I did a little giddy dance when I realised I had new chapters to read.
I literally read it from the beginning until the end in one day, just for old times' sake; and as per usual, without fail, her writing gives me a new sense of inspiration. It would take me ages to quote all of my favourite parts (and unfortunately exams are a thing and I have to study), but this specific part from Chapter 2 always gets to me when I read it:
"Somehow the way he strokes your hip feels more nurturing than sexual. It’s like he has sex and chaste affection on tap, able to turn them on and off at will. You’re happy to drown in either. Ideally, both."
It's poetic in an effortless way, which makes me simultaneously jealous and in awe of her talent. I can't lie and say my writing hasn't seen better days, but I've been writing so many academic essays in the past few months, I've forgotten how to write creatively. Nonetheless, I am reminded that improving my writing doesn't only need to come from reading famously published books, but also talented tumblr writers. In a world where AI is making people lazy and devaluing art, it's people like Sam who give me hope that there are still individuals out there who love writing, properly.
