Today is Fanfic Writer's Appreciation Day! · 4:31pm Aug 21st, 2018
Exactly one year ago today, one of my favorite King Sombra writers, Yoru-the-Rogue, posted a blog about August 21st being Fanfic Writer's Appreciation Day. I have kept a reminder of that on my calendar so that I could remind myself and my beloved followers today of what this means to all of us.
I have new friends from across the world I met because I am a fanfiction writer.
I helped one of the most incredibly talented artists I know come out of her shell by being her friend and encouraging her love of drawing King Sombra until she blossomed, pushing her artwork to new heights of beauty. She even came over to the States from the United Kingdom to attend the last Equestria LA MLP convention with us.
I got the balls to publish not only my My Little Pony fanfiction, but also one week ago today, I published a tribute to the passing of my beloved 12-year old cat Rhubarb.
Writing fanfiction got me used to the idea that all the other fiction I have written since I was in the 5th grade is worthy of publishing and sharing with the world. Our love for the characters brings us out of our shells and helps all of us become better than we were before we took those first hesitant, tentative steps to reach out and make the world a better place through our contributions.
In celebration of today, read a FIM story, give a like, an upvote, even a kind comment to someone who's story deserves it. It won't cost you anything but time and the writer will absolutely appreciate it - guaranteed.
Nyx
I actually forgot this day existed! Thanks for reminding me.
i love all fanfiction writer! you all are amazing!