Opinion On This Costume.

Opinion on this costume.

I like the style. It gives of an official and very proper vibe. Also something masculine if I think about it, especially the scarf in my humble opinion. The perfectly placed golden buttons are very pretty and they match the color of the dress wonderfully.

The hat is also very elegant, but I do think that those things on the side are a bit too much. Hmm, but on the other side, it gives the outfit something playful. Hmm. Leave them.

Btw: Love your new username. How do you always come up with such good ideas?

hello! I’m trying to work on my first fic and am wondering…how did you bring attention to your writing? i am hoping that one day another human being actually reads and enjoys this

Omg hi, anon!

First of all, congratulations on taking that first step and starting your own fic! It's always a Big moment, and I hope you find the whole process as wonderful (and sometimes painful) as all authors do. Don't forget to tag me if you ever decide to post/share your fic here on Tumblr! ❤️

Now, coming to your question: I really want to stress how important it is for you to NOT judge the quality of your writing or fic by the stats your story garners, and especially not when you're a new writer because numbers during the nascent stage are, 99% of the time, highly misleading. It's a simple fact of readers being wary of trying out a new name unless it already has some "popularity" or "fame". You could be writing the Best Fic out there and it would still take people weeks, months, sometimes even years, to actually find and appreciate it. Don't be disheartened! You wrote something. You created it. You put yourself out there. Be proud regardless of how others perceive it.

But, of course, I get it. It's a writer's curse to constantly be tracking the hits, kudos, comments, etc. It's difficult to swim past your own insecurities and keep posting even when you feel like not enough people are seeing your efforts. But I promise you, it is worth it - people ARE reading it, and they are growing in number day by day. They may not always leave comments and kudos (and most people don't, rather sadly), but your fics are reaching them and taking up space in their day, becoming a part of their lives. Think of it like this: if you keep writing, it is highly likely more people will discover your work and spread the word. If you stop writing, it is absolutely certain readers will stop finding you too. So, for the first few fics that you publish, I'd recommend just becoming blind to the numbers. They are fake and you don't need them. Very few of us become instant hits.

That being said, here are some of the things I do to try and obnoxiously smack my fic in other people's faces:

Post on all the platforms - FFN, AO3, Tumblr. There's no escaping

Reblog the Tumblr post like a gazillion times in one day, and if I still feel like it hasn't gotten the attention it deserves, reblog it after a couple of months again

Tag your posts with the right pairing! Increase their visibility! The first five tags you use on Tumblr are the ones that help people find your stuff, so get those right and always keep it relevant to the pairing you are writing for

Submit your fics to rec blogs and channels shamelessly, like, friend, we are all here writing fanfiction about random characters. No one's going to judge; everybody wants more content. You are cool, don't think twice about it

Personally, writing and posting drabbles has helped me out a lot in the past: it helps break the tediousness of long fics, gives more visibility to readers who don't have time to read your other stuff, and also lets you practice more without putting anything at stake, so to speak

Interact with other positive blogs in the fandom who will support you and help get the word out! This also helps you become a part of the whole writing community, and that's a beautiful experience in itself. Fun fact: I wrote on FFN for five years before becoming active on Tumblr and seeing a huge spike in my number of readers. So it's really all just about how well your story is reaching others rather than how good of a writer you are

Okay, I feel like I have gone on for a decade and a half. if I have missed out on anything, please feel free to add more for anon ❤️❤️ Hope this helps somewhat!

Memurin! ☁️

If I had the slightest discipline in me I’d be unstoppable

Costume designed by William Lambert for Shirley Temple in The Little Colonel, 1935.