I'm Quitting My Fanfiction Career · 8:08pm Sep 17th, 2013
Yes, you're all probably in much shock at this. I given no forewarning or hints that I may possibly be doing this, but I am. I believe the time has come for me to stop.
While I am not leaving the community, nor am I am deleting this account, I believe it'd be in my best interests to stop writing fanfics on this site or any other. Now, feel free to ask any questions at all in the comments, but I will try to answer some questions by simply saying the reasons as to why I'm am stopping my career as a writer.
Now, before I do so, I would like to make something clear: I may possibly not be truly quitting. I could just be going on a long hiatus and then coming back to continue. I say that because I could very well change my mind, slap my hand and say "What an idiot you were, past-self! Why would you quit writing?" but for now, I'm stopping. I'm not leaving the site or the fandom like I've already stated, I'm just going to stop writing.
So here are the reasons as to why:
1. School
I am beginning to get a lot of homework, and that homework is bleeding into the weekends, meaning I have less time or creativity to do any form of writing whatsoever.
2. Lack of Interest
Recently, whenever I sit down to write, I'm forcing myself to do so. The fun of it seems to have gone. Why? I haven't a clue. It's just gone. It is making me dread writing the next chapter or paragraph, meaning that creativity isn't flowing just because I'm not liking the fact that I'm writing. It's become a chore for me for some odd reason.
3. Writer's Block
Not much to say on that. I have writer's block, and I can't think of what to write. Also, whatever I do in the fic seems to not go well with me, and I end up deleting hours of work because I don't like what I see, meaning I didn't feel like it was the best I could do. This is probably due to the second reason that I listed, but still.
4. Other Hobbies
There's other hobbies that I like doing that are getting in the way of me writing, and I value those other hobbies over this one. So I'm quite simply stopping.
Anywho, the whole reason I started fanfic writing was because when I began, I thought to myself "This will be fun! Something new to try, and get to see people's opinions on my stories!" I was right. This past year or so has been wonderful, receiving feedback on my fics, working with friends, editors, and artists... It's been a wonderful experience, and has certainly made me a better writer in the long run. I just can't see myself continuing this hobby anymore, as it's just become too much of a chore.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful day, despite reading this news, and I also hope that everyone keeps on writing fics that are good enough for people to enjoy. If I truly do decide to not come back from my long hiatus, then I will eventually make another blog post giving out the ideas that I had in my Idea Roster. If so, I hope that everyone write them as best as they can, and I'd love to see what you do with them.
Sincerely,
~Freeze
Soo.... You just stopped writing?
I'm cool with dat
1356206
Yes, but like I stated, I could just be taking a long hiatus just to take a break, and not feel as if I have obligations, ya know?
1 & 4 I understand.
2 & 3 I've had the same issues, I've found it easier to write or just come up with ideas outside walking around.
1356225 I guess