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Case ([personal profile] case) wrote in [community profile] fandomsecrets2014-01-12 03:39 pm

[ SECRET POST #2567 ]


⌈ Secret Post #2567 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Notes:

Tumblr and/or social justice in and of themselves aren't fandoms, unfortunately.

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(Anonymous) 2014-01-13 12:39 pm (UTC)(link)
That poor little pengy! *scoops it up and puts it in her sweater to keep it warm* Ahem, anyway.. I can fully understand why you chose that pic, and I think it gives your point extra punch. It sucks feeling vulnerable, and that you're just a newbie, so you're scared to put yourself out there.

I'll echo what the others said. One of the best ways to get to know other writers is to review, review, review. If someone doesn't respond, then that's their issue. But that's always how I've made fellow writer friends before. Also, even if it's someone you go ga-ga over, remember they're just a regular person. In fact, I've noticed that the "BNF"s you actually want as friends tend to consider it a relief to talk to someone who isn't constantly gushing. Occasional gushing is fine, though. ;) The best times I've had is when things end up as a mutual admiration society.

I'll also echo that as long as your story has been spellchecked and at least has some attempt at proper grammar, you'll be head and shoulders above many writers in fandom. I was actually chased out of my first attempt at joining a fandom via fic, but I rallied, tried again with another fandom, and presto! I'd found where I was meant to be.

So, be patient, be persistent, and most of all, don't be afraid to start up a conversation. Those who are looking for friends will happily chatter back. If someone's not looking for friends? Their loss.