Lately I’m going through this mental crisis. Like, I’m settling down as a young adult, and I’ve been realizing how little I was doing to reach my life goals. So I’ve been up to practically everything. I’ve writing literally 5 things at a time, I’m reading fanfictions and books, I’m painting, trying to get a new job, play videogames, have time for my friends, my family, my partner. Yesterday I was up for almost 24 hours and I still wanted to do things. (if you saw a previous post I went to sleep till 4 in morning) But overall everything is COOL. I do feel great. I mean, I’m sure I’m starting to go a bit crazy, like I’m sure I’m losing it deep within the corners of my mind but for now I’m super fine. I feel amazing.

So, yesterday as I went through my pending requests something hit me. There has been this constant rambling from us writers lately. Like, as content creators we have hit rock bottom and can’t deny how much the indifference of the readers affects us.

But as I saw that pending requests I realized… How amazing it is that someone read what I write, and decided to send a request like… “I want this person, who I don’t know who she is, to write this scenario in my mind that I can’t put to words. Like, I want her to be the one to make this particular daydream into something more physical” Like, it is a honor. It is amazing. I’m really happy that all those people who had sent a request to me trust me that much.

Then again that’s why feedback is amazing… I need to know if what I did for you was okay. You threw an idea to me, and I developed it, and I’m throwing it back to you. You see. It’s a game. And it’s been really fun. I mean, my writing skills have gotten better because, maybe, not all of you are aware but english is not my first language. And imagination, creativity, is just like anything. You need to practice it for it to get better, so all of you been helping me to train this head of mine.

What I’m trying to get with all this nonsense is… I’m really happy that I opened this blog. It’s been an experience.

Admin Bunny makes very good points here! We do not overlook the significance of followers even bothering to ask us for stuff. We appreciate it! We’re just asking that you, in return, understand how significant your feedback is!

Let Me Be Honest

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haiykuties:

Hey everyone, it’s Lana. I need to finally get something off my chest that has been weighing heavily on my mind for a while. I’m sure you’ve seen several posts floating around tumblr about how writers don’t seem to be getting as much notes and feedback which bothers them. If I’m being honest, mostly with myself, it does affect how I write and how frequently I fill out requests. I love writing, I truly do, but lately it’s lost all of it’s spark.

It’s a bit frustrating when I spend a lot of time and effort on a request to make sure that my readers enjoy it, but nowadays I hardly get notes for my writing. It’s not any one person’s fault specifically of course, and it could be contributed to a fandom that’s simply not as active anymore, but it’s very discouraging to me at least. There’s nearly 5,000 of you and it’s hard enough to get close to 50 notes. No, I don’t write for notes, of course, but I don’t want to keep writing if it’s no longer satisfactory. I don’t get paid for this and I don’t ask for payment per request, this simply isn’t very fulfilling at this point in my life.

I’m sorry if it seems like my thoughts are all over the place (because they are), but my point is that feedback is so very important to writers. At this rate, I won’t be updating as often anymore because I don’t enjoy it right now nor do I think others do. Hopefully you won’t be too upset with me when you read this, but unfortunately this is what it’s come down to for now.

-Admin Lana 💫

I’ll have to agree on this point everyone!

I LOVE writing, I love writing about our volleyball boys, I love writing about my OCs, I love writing angst and nsfw and much more!

But y’all are KILLING me with the small notes….

Like I’m not saying “my work is so amazing it should get a like every time” but I have almost 2,500 of y’all following me and yet I only get an average of MAYBE 20-25?

I actually have a few more requests lined up that I’m writing and should be posting within the next couple of days – so I’m not as upset as Admin Lana, but I completely understand where she’s coming from!

I bust my ass to write something y’all like, and it’s very discouraging and at times heartbreaking to barely get anything back in the form of feedback, reblogs, likes, comments….

I don’t know, this may just be a moot point and may not change anything, but I’ll continue to tough it out at least until the ask box is emptied out.

I owe you all at least that much…. 😓

-Admin Satori 💔

I echo everything here, it’s a trend that is rampant throughout almost all content creator contribution sites.

It’s so discouraging to work hard on stuff only to receive like two percent return on it in feedback.

And don’t think we don’t appreciate you as individuals, each ask (within reason) are important to us but at the same time we are left feeling like we are contributing to a black hole.

I know season 4 of Haikyuu doesn’t seem to be coming any time soon but with the amount of manga readers and those seeking content to supplement waiting for new canon material or just wanting a different flavor of content for much beloved characters I have a hard time fully believing the fandom is dying or dead.

I hope the amount of posts y’all are seeing of this nature from small, medium and large blogs (in terms of followers) will drive home the fact that hobby or not, we as content creators are sad, tired, discouraged and disappointed by the lack of feedback. And I think I’m safe in saying those feelings embed deep in our minds and hearts and we doubt ourselves first.

That begins to eat away at motivation, inspiration, energy and desire to write. It’s the cold hard truth. I’m so tired of playing down and apologizing for asking for feedback.

I’m tired of begging.

I entered the world of Tumblr not only to find more content but more interaction than I was getting elsewhere. I don’t think creators should be shamed or mocked for our need, yes our NEED, for feedback.

If writing just for the sake of writing were enough, none of us would have reason to post. We’d write for ourselves and keep it. But we want and need to hear from you, to know our work is being read, enjoyed and that you want more of it.

In the grand scheme of things, we’re putting HOURS of time, energy, effort, heart and soul into creating content (most of it FOR FREE) and we can’t get feedback appropriately proportioned to the number of followers we have. That has to stop or the likelihood of blogs continuing to go on indefinite hiatus or disappearing all together will be the new trend.

I know this turned into a rant but these things need to be said.

Please give feedback, please reblog, please like, please send us messages of appreciation (or constructive feedback so we can improve).

PLEASE DON’T BE PART OF THE BLACK HOLE.

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I think all content creators can relate to this.

In my opinion, I don’t think followers really understand how much your requests/likes/reblogs/etc. and random asks mean to me. It’s just so refreshing and nice to know that people enjoy what I’m doing and support me.

People that go the extra mile and send an ask or message letting me know they liked my stuff honestly makes my day. I love reading tags and stuff…it’s honestly so cute….

And people who ask about how I’m doing or send me random questions or cute asks….I just want you guys to know it honestly makes my day. I just love all the interaction and such. It makes running a blog so much more enjoyable.

And Fanart/Fanwork? Honestly that’s one of the greatest things to receive. To everyone that draws or writes, please don’t feel too insecure to send it end! No one is going to criticize you over quality. It’s so sweet that you even thought about making something…I will always appreciate it no matter what, and I’m sure all other content creators feel the same.

So, in conclusion, don’t be afraid to talk to your favorite blogs and show them some love, guys! We always appreciate it! ☺️

Lots of truth here!