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Mood is a little off today.
I blame the state of the world.
One moment - I can be as creative as all get out! And just be impressed with myself.
The next - What the hell? Where did my motivation go and why did it leave without me?
Also me: Creator envy is real and I *hate* it.
I blame the state of the world.
One moment - I can be as creative as all get out! And just be impressed with myself.
The next - What the hell? Where did my motivation go and why did it leave without me?
Also me: Creator envy is real and I *hate* it.
I know, and have said - Numbers don't matter.
It's not about getting likes, faves, reblogs or retweets, but there's just sometimes where you want that validation. And when you don't see it on a consistent basis, you think you're your craft, isn't worth the time you put into it.
It's not about getting likes, faves, reblogs or retweets, but there's just sometimes where you want that validation. And when you don't see it on a consistent basis, you think you're your craft, isn't worth the time you put into it.
I know EVERY artist/writer/creator goes through these feelings, and I know I am not alone.
But that negative voice on bad brain days loves to twist every positive thing you tell yourself, every uplifting thing that you do to from YES I CAN
to
No. No you can't.
But that negative voice on bad brain days loves to twist every positive thing you tell yourself, every uplifting thing that you do to from YES I CAN
to
No. No you can't.
And yes, I am screaming into the void, and will more than likely delete this thread when I have gotten that negative bit of my brain to shut the hell up.
I know I love my craft.
I *adore* the fact that I can create colorful worlds with words of black and white.
I know I love my craft.
I *adore* the fact that I can create colorful worlds with words of black and white.
I also know that people in fandom love to consume the things we create, and that it is very easy to just read something, or admire artwork and like/fave/kudo and just...do nothing else with it.
And I know I'm guilty of it too.
But I'm trying to get better with that.
And I know I'm guilty of it too.
But I'm trying to get better with that.
Cause on bad days...when you feel like this?
Likes/Faves/Kudos are awesome, but Reblogs and Retweets are enough to keep you moving forward for *weeks*
Am I saying that everyone needs to comment? No.
Am I saying that if you don't reblog/retweet something you should feel bad? No.
Likes/Faves/Kudos are awesome, but Reblogs and Retweets are enough to keep you moving forward for *weeks*
Am I saying that everyone needs to comment? No.
Am I saying that if you don't reblog/retweet something you should feel bad? No.
What I am saying is if something struck you as THIS IS AWESOME - Let your friends know.
Word of mouth is the *best* way to show us all love.
A Reblog is not the same thing as a repost. WE LOVE THAT YOU REBLOG OUR STUFF.
You repost it though, and we'll kill you. Just saying.
Word of mouth is the *best* way to show us all love.
A Reblog is not the same thing as a repost. WE LOVE THAT YOU REBLOG OUR STUFF.
You repost it though, and we'll kill you. Just saying.
Am I screaming for likes and reblogs on my stuff?
Honest answer? Yes.
But I want that only if you enjoyed what I made or created for you. I am not asking you to do so cause my rant suddenly made you feel 'obligated.'
Will I tuck my head back under my rock after this?
Probably
Honest answer? Yes.
But I want that only if you enjoyed what I made or created for you. I am not asking you to do so cause my rant suddenly made you feel 'obligated.'
Will I tuck my head back under my rock after this?
Probably
...right, with that off my chest. I think I'm going to go hide under that rock now....
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