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dbskylerI recently discovered an awesome blog by Doctor Who and Torchwood author James Moran. Among his many interesting posts is the following observation that I think is useful for every author to keep in mind, including us fanfic authors:
No matter what you write, some people will hate it. Not just dislike it - *hate* it. Best thing you've ever written? Someone out there fucking despises it already, they just don't know it yet. Lots of someones. You can't please everyone, so just do your best work and make sure you're happy with it.
Go James Moran! You are right. And I need to take these words to heart, because I let myself get way too invested in how many people leave me reviews and whether people think my writing is any good. It doesn't matter! I'm not getting paid, I'm doing this just for fun, and in the end all that should really count is whether I am accomplishing my goals, which are pretty easy to accomplish -- give myself a creative outlet, indulge my love of the Whoniverse and have a good time. So there, external validation demons! It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter . . . [rinse, wash, repeat]
And I have to tell you, James Moran, I disliked your episode "Sleeper" but loved your episode "Fires of Pompeii." And the fact that you linked to this video makes me love you.
No matter what you write, some people will hate it. Not just dislike it - *hate* it. Best thing you've ever written? Someone out there fucking despises it already, they just don't know it yet. Lots of someones. You can't please everyone, so just do your best work and make sure you're happy with it.
Go James Moran! You are right. And I need to take these words to heart, because I let myself get way too invested in how many people leave me reviews and whether people think my writing is any good. It doesn't matter! I'm not getting paid, I'm doing this just for fun, and in the end all that should really count is whether I am accomplishing my goals, which are pretty easy to accomplish -- give myself a creative outlet, indulge my love of the Whoniverse and have a good time. So there, external validation demons! It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter . . . [rinse, wash, repeat]
And I have to tell you, James Moran, I disliked your episode "Sleeper" but loved your episode "Fires of Pompeii." And the fact that you linked to this video makes me love you.
