#it isn't the writer's fault and it seems kind of shitty to exclude them

[thefact0rygirl]

Unpopular opinion: it’s disheartening to see rec lists. I know those (like you) create them with good intentions, to help support other writers and share their stories… but it always seems like the same people get their stories featured, while writers like me don’t ever get included, despite following all the same people. It just makes you wonder if your writing wasn’t good enough, or not memorable enough, or if those people don’t follow you back or dont care about whatever you post. Just feels kind of defeating.

#i am so so sorry #i can relate to feeling defeated about this #it's hard not to compare yourself and once you're in that headspace it's hard to stop #as someone who creates rec lists i agreee that some fics get recommended more than others #and i will say it puts me in an awkward position where i want to include the fics but at the same time it's not fair to exclude a fic #it isn't the writer's fault and it seems kind of shitty to exclude them #but it doesn't mean it doesn't have an effect on others like yourself #that being said i do think there are a lot of different factors that contribute to this #the sw x reader community isnt as big as people think it is #and the tumblr tag system is fucked #i used to use it a lot to find new fics but since deceember it's completely broke #it excludes a lot of fics #and includes fics that aren't even tagged with the tag i'm searching for #and i know people don't like to hear it but reblogs have been down #and low reblogs happen for a number of different reasons #but if the tags are broken adnd reblogs are low it means that exposure to fics is down #and something that isn't talked about a lot is the push from other social media platforms #a lot of the fics that get recommended a lot fo times are coming from people that found it on tiktok or twitter #and it's going to piss off some people but i think people on other sm hyperfixate on certain fics #and it turns into that fic being the new cool hyperfixation to get views and interaction #and yes it's a good thing #but it also means other fics are tossed to the side #but i guess that is how social media works #but i will always recommend that if someone accepts recommendations then RECOMMEND YOUR FICS #seriously #do it #do it right now #a lot of getting your fics out there is you needing to sort of push your way in #you need to remind people they are there because things to get lost in the shuffle here on tumblr #and trust me when i say that self-recommendations are more common than people think