This is probably ignorant to ask, but if writers have time to plays games and reblog, why don't they have time to you know - write?
Nonnie, I hate to say this. This isn't probably ignorant. It is ignorant. And I'm going to assume you aren't a writer because you wouldn't ask this if you were.
Your question. Why don't they write?
Time and energy. You need both to create. Some days, people don't have enough to devote to it. There are people behind the blogs that have families, jobs and other things to worry about.
Lack of engagement. Some writers are pulling back because they have worked their asses off to produce and get nothing to show for it, typically after so many have demanded more behind the anon button.
Similarities. Writers have tossed fics completely because they're too similar to what someone else has recently posted. That can drive creativity down. Especially if the original writer noted or told others what they planned to write.
And some days...people just don't want to write.
Playing games, reblogging and simply engaging with others is a nice break from the mold. Not sure how many times it needs to be said that blogs are not fic machines.
If this was directed specifically at me and you're only following me for my writing, I suggest following my sideblog instead. If this is a general ask for other writers, please be kind to them. You don't know what's going on in RL. If anything, be more supportive and celebrate when they DO post.
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