#regarding writing

[novaursa]

Hello dear writer. I want to get your opinion as a writer. To make sure if there is a problem with me or not. In the past, when I received requests for characters I did not know at all, I was eager to research and write. However, now I do not feel like writing some requests. (Maybe because of problems in my personal life or the flu. I do not know the reason.) I even want to delete some requests. What do you think I should do? Is the problem me?

I think you should delete the requests you don't want to write (for whatever reason, as they are all valid if they make you feel unwell or interfere with your personal life) or not do them.

You don't owe anything to strangers on the internet who most likely won't even send you 'thank you' for sacrificing your free time to give them free pleasure and indulging their fantasies.

We are all human. We have real life problems. Some days we feel more motivated some we don't (and that's normal and okay). This also applies to our writing. If I can't find inspiration to write something, you bet your ass I'm not forcing myself to do it. I'll shift my focus onto something else and enjoy doing that.

Just do what makes you happy and inspired. Delete the requests that you don't want to write, it's alright to take a break in any way you want.

I hope this helps you to feel better about yourself.

Take care. 🫶

[caintooth]

“don’t edit as you go” is a completely foreign concept to me. pausing to review and refine what i’ve just written is 50% of my writing process tbh

[idridian]

a mostly invisible part of my comedy brand is "placeholders in ao3 text fields when first making a draft"

[wayfaringminstrel]

Since I need practice and a kick in the butt reason to write, please toss me a fandom, character(s), or ship! Also, if you want a particular prompt, please tell me! c:

[novaursa]

Hello. I need your advice. What do you do when this happens to you? I closed my requests. However, there are a few anons who sent requests. And I told them to wait until my requests are reopened. However, I really want to write one or two requests from them. Because I really liked them. But would I be unfair to the other anons? Or would I be hypocritical? Because I tell them to wait but I make exceptions. (For a few. Not for all.)

You are entitled to write what you want and when you want to write it. If you have inspiration to create something: do it.

It's also okay to reject anything you don't want to write. This is your hobby, not your job. You don't need to explain yourself to anyone.

I may have leftovers in the fridge from yesterday, but I'll still order pizza. I'm not cheating on those leftovers just because I crave something else at the moment. Don't feel guilty if you filter your inbox from unwanted things or if you leave them for later.

You can also write requests you want now, but save them and post them once you open your requests for everybody (if you are worried you'll be unfair to those who you refused, which you shouldn't. You don't owe strangers on the internet anything.).

I will give you a warning, however.

If you decide to answer one request outside your schedule, you'll receive five more after that. Chances are they will be from the same person which request you've accepted. And if it's not the same person, you'll give a green light to others how you are making exceptions. Others will try their luck thinking they are special. So, be prepared to reject a lot more after that.

[novaursa]

I want to bring something up and make things crystal clear:

I don't give permission to anyone to use my original ideas and blend them into their own works (or any kind of art). I also don't give permission to anyone to translate or copy my works and post them anywhere.

We, clear? Good.

If you run my story through an AI toaster to spit out random shit and want me to pay you, you're a fucking imbecile.

I got this comment on my backup AO3 account (and if you guys see any wild stories out there that resemble mine, let me know so I may feast on souls of pathetic, untalented little vermin):

[novaursa]

Hello, dear writer. How are you? As a writer, there is something I want to talk to you about. Sometimes I feel like I'm a poor writer. For example, other writers write more. They do better. I feel like my own writing is short and not good. How can I solve the problem of comparing myself and my writings with other writers? I'm sorry if I bothered you.

Hello, dear anon.

First or all, stop comparing yourself to other writers.

We all write in a different style and pace. It's okay to write little or not write for weeks.

Second, writing is a skill as much as art.

For me it's a bit of both. I've started writing poetry in my younger years before switching to stories. They were short and shitty at first, until I found my routine and best way to express myself throughout my works.

Third, take it easy.

As I've said, writing is a skill. Focus on your works and don't be bothered by the way in which manner other writers create their work. Instead be inspired by them and learn from them.