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Guys how do I stop caring about hits and feeling disappointed when my story doesn’t get as popular as I hoped it would be? I know it’s a very toxic mentality and am trying to break it
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Anonymous 6w

Write something so unbelievably self indulgent that it doesn’t matter if anyone else likes it

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Anonymous 6w

my first fic didn't get as much attention as i would have liked, but i try to remind myself that even if one person enjoyed then ive done my part as a creator in fandom

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Anonymous 6w

I’ll be honest I just don’t look. I do. Or let myself look. If I get the kudos email?? Immediately delete it. Not looking at that, I don’t need to know. It doesn’t matter. I think it’s easier for me bc I’m writing rarepairs in dying fandoms, so I don’t expect much in the first place.

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Anonymous 6w

Commenting because I have the same problem

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 6w

but tbh it did help that i got a comment on that fic from someone who enjoyed it. i've been riding that high since and have been more motivated to create, even if im the only one enjoying what i make

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