honestly, in this fanfic flopping fiasco/discourse, i just think that the most important thing is to have a friend who you can share it with & scream about it together. that's why i really dont give a fuck if no one reads it, bc i know ree did & liked, & that's all i care about
The best advice I can give is to find that 1 person that's just as unhinged as you about what pairing/character you like and farm dopamine by writing with the intent to show them your genius. Then share it with the world too I guess- as a treat.
no matter how much we say to ourselves that we write for our own's sake, there is always an innate wish to be perceived and appreciated
thats just how it is ... unless you're a true idgafer that truly doesnt care, then I suppose thats a different matter ultimately