#but istg i chose writing bc of this blog and everyones support here

[yoon-kooks]

Just adding to the discussion about how important reader feedback (comments, reblogs, asks) is to writers:

I wanna acknowledge all the readers (and other writers) who do take the time to leave feedback on fics! I feel like sometimes you guys get overlooked, but y'all leave the sweetest comments ever and it means the world💖 I know I'm not the best when it comes to making time to read other fics, but I'm trying to do better.

I think part of what makes feedback so special is that it's optional and people are willing to take the time to write something nice. It's visible proof to writers that their work is being appreciated by their readers.

If there's a lack of feedback, it can be very discouraging at times. In a way, no response = bad response (kind of like when you hear crickets in a crowd because no one's cheering). People might not be outwardly booing you or leaving rude comments like "your writing sucks," but it still kind of feels like your hard work is not being appreciated to some extent. Especially when you put yourself out there to share your fic.

I don't want readers to feel guilt-tripped, but if you really enjoyed a story and want to read more from that author, it's very encouraging to leave a comment to let them know. It brightens a writer's day more than you think!

(personal anecdote here but) I wouldn't have felt confident enough to pursue a writing career if not for the feedback I've received on my writing over the years! Because of the feedback, I took more English classes in college (& ended up minoring in it lol), I started doing freelance writing, I've literally used my fics as writing samples on job apps, I'm currently in journalism without a degree in journalism because y'all supported my writing and gave me motivation/confidence (which equates to more than a degree imo). I wouldn't see book publication as a realistic goal if it weren't for the support and feedback from you guys!

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that feedback can make a writer's day or it can change their life. That's why writers here need it so much and appreciate it greatly💖