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I have problems with posting my "Fan Fiction"

~Firedra Aug 17, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

Nobody ever goes to my profile to talk to me or even say at least a nice hello; so i want to post a topic on the forums as a cry for help. Nobody checks out my artwork because they are more focused on the people who can afford the equipement to make it.
I wanted to post this Fan Fiction but i have very low self esteem and i don't feel anyone would read it. It's a Dragonball Z fan fiction with a couple crossovers in some chapters. I don't want to list the names (other than what it is about) or what's currently happening. If i have some huge support, maybe i'll show it to you. I just believe that nobody would like it because there are a lot jerks out there.

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`JZLobo Aug 18, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

Hi, I'm a popular fan fiction writer. You want to know how I became popular?

1.Because I read other peoples' stories. I interacted with them, discussed what they're doing right and what they're doing wrong. In return, they were more inclined to show interest in my works.

2.Because I wasn't afraid of negative reactions. In fact, I relish them. If someone doesn't like my work, I ask them to explain why. If they can present rational explanations for what I'm doing wrong, then I can learn to avoid that in my future stories. I posted some stinkers in the past but you know what? I'm glad I did. Because the feedback I got from them helped me to grow as a writer.

3.Because I never whined about how unpopular I was. I never put myself out there as someone with an overly large sense of entitlement. People aren't inclined to show interest in someone so hung up on themselves.

Now, I serve as the Community Volunteer for the fan fiction gallery, which means it's my job to help other fan fiction writers on this site. But I can also lock threads in the forums. If you want this locked, just let me know.

~Firedra Aug 18, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

I'm terribly sorry being this way, it's hard for me to take negativity; I don't know why. My brain just can't function that way and I am not making up an excuse. It is the honest truth. I have been very afraid of being treated badly that it causes me to never grow thicker skin, making me freeze in the coldness of the harsh wintery cloud we call society. Society in general. So thank you for the advice; I would like this thread to be locked. I don't want anymore harsh criticism. Anymore and I'll start feeling bullied.

`JZLobo Aug 18, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

Oh and for future reference:
FAQ #709: I need to request a forum thread closure, where do I go for help?

`JZLobo Aug 18, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

I know better than most that humanity is cold, hard and uncaring. But you know what? I made myself stronger, not weaker. Screw the rest of the world, etc.

That which does not kill you only makes you stronger. Now buck up, post your fanfics, and get more active in the community.

`CrimsonMagpie Aug 18, 2012 Professional Traditional Artist

~Luminers and ^namenotrequired both gave you good advice.

deviantART is essentially a social networking site; you can't expect people to flock to your gallery simply because your profile exists. People only find out about you here if you interact. The more you interact with people the more likely they'll be to visit your gallery and page. Join groups, post in them, find a target audience; there're plenty of people who lap up certain kinds of artwork, so try to interact with likeminded people here, people who're into the same kind of styles and subject matter you draw.

Do you own a Playstation 3 and a Nintendo Wii?

~Firedra Aug 18, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

Its okay, i found a way. So for the sake of this topic, its over with. Problem is, i don't know how to close it.

~mousymouse38 Aug 17, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

I've only read the first chapter of your story about Artificial Saiyans, but personally I think it looks really fun so far.
And sometimes people can be really harsh on the Internet, but sometimes they just mean to offer helpful advice and it comes off sounding mean for some reason. Also, from what I've read of your posts, it seems like having Aspergers makes it a challenge for you to determine the intent the writer had behind whatever he or she posted (as in, was the comment meant to be hurtful, meant to be good advice, or was it just a criticism from someone with ridiculously high standards, ect.) I have a lot of difficulty determining the reasons people say and do things too, but I think I've gotten a lot better at it in the last few years. And since you said you have lower self-esteem, it makes sense that you read comments as mean if their meaning isn't immediately obvious. I can kind of relate, even if I cant relate completely, because I have difficulty reading expressions and guessing the reasons people do things if they don't explicitly state them, and my self-esteem is sort of low, so I often assume people hate me. If you would like, you could Note me about any specific comments that are upsetting you, and we could try to figure out if whoever posted them was trying to be mean or helpful together- I know I won't have all the answers, but at least I understand that it is really confusing. Or you can note me if you just want to talk- you seem nice.
Also, the Internet can be a really wonderful place, so I don't think you should give up on it.

~Firedra Aug 17, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

Thank you so much for understanding. Out of all the crap i dealt with as i basically created a war i can't win, i felt bad that i misinterpreted the comments as insults. We can talk please! I don't normally talk to people. maybe we could be friends?

~mousymouse38 Aug 17, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

It would be nice if we could talk. I would like to be friends, too.

=Slave2Karma Aug 17, 2012

Maybe instead of only taking the negative from the feedback you get, you should look closer and see if any of it's helpful. Just because people are not walking on eggshells doesn't mean their advice isn't legit. Reaching out to fellow artists helps you get your own work out there, and you can create spectacular things with any tools at your disposal--for years I had to do all my fixing in ms paint because I didn't have photoshop. So write and draw and share it here, but don't stop there. Talk to people who's work you admire, join some groups, get really involved! The more you reach out, the more people will notice you.

You keep saying you're incredibly depressed and you have low self esteem, I can relate--I've gone through my share of dark times as well. But instead of letting it become and define you, try to overcome it. Getting involved with the DA community has really helped me out a lot, perhaps it will help you as well! ^_^

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