Here's why I still post to Tumblr
In the last two weeks, my AO3 account has gotten at least a hundred hits for Shadow and Veil--which I'm happy about because there hasn't been very much traction over there for this story (I get it, the fandom for this character is niche).
Anyways
100 hits to the story in two weeks and not one kudo or comment. Not. One. I don't write for other people, I write for myself. But, its nice to get even a little bit of feedback once in a while to make me feel like I'm not shouting into the void.
I typically do all of my fandom reading over on AO3--I like the format. If I like a story, I'll almost always leave a comment or a kudo--I fail at that, sometimes, because I'm human. But, I try. I want other writers to feel seen and heard and that their writing sparks something in other people.
Which brings me to Tumblr.
Here, I at least get the occasional reblog and regular comments, I see you @littleone65 ! I get to read the tags on the reblogs and it feels like seeing my work all over again with fresh eyes. For years, I have posted weekly to this blog and, for years, there has been a reader or two that responds to my work. As a writer, that feels good. It encourages me to keep going.
I guess what I'm saying is what a lot of other writers are saying: encourage the writers you love hearing from. Tell them that you liked what they put out into the world. I'm willing to bet that even just a few words will make the day of anyone who has put their time and energy into a piece of art.










