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Is it worth it to post fanfics? I prefer to write original content but will write fanfic to practice characterization etc. and am wondering if posting it is a good way to get feedback or if I’m going to be torn to shreds for being a shit writer lmao.
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Anonymous 18h

NOT saying that fanfic is “less than” other forms of writing, just that having preexisting characters to work from is my ideal writing practice/warm ups.

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Anonymous 14h

On Ao3 it’s an unspoken rule to only write positive things about people’s works unless you explicitly ask for critiques or criticisms. I highly doubt you’re as shit as you think you are. If you’d like I’d beta read for you 👀. I’m not like a professional writer or anything, but I love to read.

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Anonymous 11h

It is worth it! Especially in the long term. My posts don't have a lot of kudos/comments (its for the best) but it is really encouraging when I randomly get a nice comment on something i posted years ago :')

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