Yes I Read My Own Fanfiction. Im Literally The Target Audience. I Wrote This For Me, Not You

yes i read my own fanfiction. im Literally the target audience. i wrote this for me, not you

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Confession: I don't know who plinko is

Me either lol. I just know it involves a horse and some incinerator…if that’s even what it is. Other then that though it’s a whole damn mystery.

Being a writer can be a big burden. While it is a fun and healthy way to cope, it can also open up a lot of emotions and thoughts that you may not feel ready to face quite yet.

When you're feeling sad and overwhelmed, while it is very important to face it, sometimes you're just not ready to and that's okay. In those times, it is perfectly healthy and sane to put the writing aside for a while until you are ready to face it. You shouldn't have to force a change in your writing just to avoid things you don't want to think about. Instead, set it to the side until you can. Your writing and you deserve that much.

because i’m a little salty

i sometimes worry about certain types of writing advice i see on the twitter sphere in terms of neglecting your physical health. maybe this was just a few one-offs or whatever but i’m usually going, “hmm, are you five or are you thirty?”

so that said:

Please use the restroom when you need to. Don’t wait until you’ve reached whatever wordcount you’ve set for yourself. This is how you get UTIs and other bladder infections, and if you’re in the US, that can be expensive to treat. (Also, UTIs suck. Speaking from experience).

While coffee is a quick energy giver, you will crash. And it will suck. Too much can cause the shakes. It’s okay to consume coffee if you like it! But try to go for an alternative healthy route if at all possible. If you like tea, drink tea. But be sure to drink water!

That said, take breaks when necessary and EAT!! Make a small snack or make lunch or dinner or start meal prepping. It’s okay to step away and do something else. Writing isn’t a be all, end all sort of situation. You will get stuck if your brain isn’t being given sustenance.

Experiencing wrist/hand pain is a very good sign to stop. Either for the day, or for awhile. Do some stretches, go outside if you can.

“I write for days on end, barely any sleep” isn’t healthy. Your brain needs to rest. Your eyes need to rest. This is a surefire way to get yourself very sick, very easily. (I speak from experience, but I don’t have the best immune system. If someone is sick, I tend to pick up whatever they have after a day or two so. I mean, this is dependant on the person).

TAKE BREAKS. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU GET TIRED!

Anything that promotes neglecting your needs is advice to be ignored.  Idfc if they have “New York Times #1 Seller” in their profile, if they’re suggesting you neglect your physical needs for hours, ignore them. 

This is supposed to be fun.

This is supposed to be fun.

It’s okay if you don’t write for a few days, it’s okay if you don’t finish a novel in a month. Seriously, take your time. This is not a race. Yes, you might want to finish the rest of your story within a couple of days, but don’t push yourself until you burn out. You’ll likely just hate yourself in the end.

tl;dr: i’m a grumpy old person who hates seeing advice that promotes unhealthy activities, whether in jest or in seriousness. there is someone out there who will take it seriously. when you’re writing, just take care of yourself.

(even take this with a grain of salt lmao)

Thanks for tagging me! 🥰

1. Encanto album (I’ve been OBSESSED lol, and I’m just gonna put it as one whole or else it takes up most the list lol.)

2. Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls

3. Water Under The Bridge - Adele

4. The Man Who Can’t Be Moved -The Script

5. Torn - Natalie Imbruglia

6. Big Girls Don’t Cry - Fergie

7. Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson

8. As You Are - Daughtry

9. If Today Was Your Last Day - Nickleback

10. Let It Be Me - Ray LaMontagne

I’m gonna tag @veryprecisehans @madneyfiles @gins-potter @singinprincess and of course anyone who sees it and wants to do it! ❤️

Top 10 Songs Tag

Thanks for the tag @emelkae. I've mostly been listening to Bradi's playlist so this will be a lot of that haha.

Build a Bitch by Bella Poarch

Gingerbread Man by Melanie Martinez

Primadonna by MARINA

Casanova by Allie X

Toxic by Maddison Krebs

Hypochondriac by Sash Alex Sloan

Cupid by Jack Stauber's Micropop

Altar by That Poppy

I'm Just Your Problem covered by Kade McCuen

Autumn by Reinaeiry

Tagging: @jezifster, @latenight-stories, @purgatorydotexe, @athenixrose, @pen-of-roses, and anyone else that wants to join in!