#i changed the masterpost but idk if im gonna make an actual announcement about it

[sad-leon]

I've found theres not much more cathartic for me as a creator than being able to admit to myself that I hate an AU I've made

Like- I'm usually one to hold my AUs close to my chest, so being able to let go and say I hate one is super freeing

And also creating out of inspiration and not obligation-- that's also something that surprisingly hard to do, but when I can manage to do it, its so much fun

Idk what the point of this is other than to say its okay to hate something you wanted to like. Its okay to stop working on something that doesnt bring you joy anymore

Realizing this could fall under the "create for yourself" advice.. Dont force it though. You can like the thought of a story, but if the actual creating process isnt fun, then dont force it. "Create for yourself" doesnt just mean the finished product- if the creation process isnt fun for you, then it may be time to drop it