Just a few tips for my fellow writers;

ourneverendingpossibilities:

Since I seem to find lots of posts directed at artists, I feel I should make some for the writers out there.. (You’re not forgotten!) Though I will also say, these CAN be applied for artists too, since it’s mostly for everyone ^^

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• ALWAYS PUT YOUR HEALTH FIRST; – I cannot stress how important this is. Never neglect your health to make other people happy. In the end, you’re the one living your life, and you shouldn’t feel stressed doing what you love for other people (especially if it’s for free.)
• Don’t force yourself to do it when you have no motivation: – You’ll feel really shitty after it’s finished. Trust me. Nothing’s worse than working on something, even if you love it, with no motivation. It feels more like a chore than enjoyment.
• Never take more than you can handle; – I feel this more applies for commissions, because there’s more… pressure?? per say when someone pays you for your service.. Whereas when people request for free, it’s more freedom and you can basically let your mind run wild.. But seriously.. Never take more than you can handle.
• IGNORE THE AMOUNT OF NOTES YOU GET!! – Okay.. I mean.. Don’t ENTIRELY ignore it.. But don’t FOCUS on how many it receives.. Never let the amount of attention it gets deter you from writing. It’ll decrease your motivation, and that affects your pieces.. Instead, just keep on working on each piece as if you’re doing it for yourself!
• TAKE. BREAKS. – Honestly, the work will be there when you get back.. It doesn’t have legs and run off.. Never forget to do other things, (going to school/work, reading other fics, play video games, go outside etc.) Still keep in touch with the real world, because in the end, you have relationships outside of tumblr or whatever platform you use. (Besides, sometimes going out sparks inspiration.)
• THE LAST IMPORTANT ONE FOR ME? DO THINGS FOR YOURSELF; – Sometimes we get so caught up in writing for others that we forget the reason we do it to begin with. This causes us to lose motivation and we tend to slack off.. So instead, the important thing is to be self-indulgent and write what YOU want to do.. What makes YOU happy. Because doing things for yourself is just as important as doing things for others.. And if you’re not happy, what’s the point?

Great advice babe and a reminder I needed. Thanks for putting yourself out there and saying things that need to be said!