Write the Stories You Wish Existed
Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I want to share some thoughts with you all—starting with a huge thank you for the love you've shown my work.
I started posting fiction because I was inspired by others, but also because I noticed a void. I wasn't seeing the content I actually wanted to read, which leads me to my main point: Write what you want to see.
When I started, I realized I was tired of the same stuff:
"x Reader" stories that were really OCs or self-inserts.
The naive/innocent reader in her teens to early twenties. <- Often paired with an older character displaying predatory behavior.
Y/N (reader) with zero agency and barely two functioning brain cells.
Smut that reads like a bad porn (I actually enjoy a good bit of them).
A total disregard for proper tagging—especially when it came to dark content
Content without any substance.
A lack of Black representation.
Etc. <- I could list like thirty other things.
So, I started writing my own stories. By filling those gaps, I found an incredible community of readers and creators. I’ve grown as a writer, and more importantly, I’ve been able to write for a minority group that is often overlooked or mistreated on this platform. To my beautiful blessings—Black women; my work exists to center us in stories of care, romance, mystery, nuance, and freakyness 🩷
Now, back the the main objective.
Why You Should Start Writing Today:
Your Voice is Unique: I can recognize my favorite writers works without seeing a username because I love their parlance and nobody has their flair. There are thousands of writers here, but no one has your specific style. Even with the same characters or tropes, your style is what will make a reader choose your story over someone else.
Growth is a Process: You don't have to be a grammar expert or a master of prose on day one. Reach out for constructive criticism, proofread your work, and keep going. You will improve with every single line—maybe not every line, but definitely with every project. Whether it’s 300 words or 50,000, finish it. That’s how you grow.
Fill the Gap: If a character is ignored or a trope is tired, change the narrative. If there is a concept you want to see, write it! If you’re looking for it someone else is too.
Don’t let the fear of "not being good enough" stop you. Put in the effort, write with intention, and create the representation you’ve been looking for. Someone out there is waiting for exactly what you have to say.
If you’re tired of seeing it, stop consuming it and start replacing it.
Write it into existence!!
