TFW you try to read some legit published fiction but can't get through the first chapter because you've been ruined by quality fanfiction.
Which also leads to the whole 'hmm, maybe I should write some original shit if people are getting paid to write stuff I would be embarrassed to post on AO3' thoughts which never go anywhere anyway because I'm lazy.
@bloodwrites Ao3 has absolutely raised my bar over the years.
In my opinion,
AO3, fanfiction in general, is inherently a function where people build skills. It might not be intentional, perhaps, but submitting works to AO3 over time results in the development of one's writing strength, even without any critique (everyone, please do not give unprompted criticism in freely given fandom spaces unless asked for).
@DyingAloePlant I've always felt sorry for non-fic authors tbh - we're closer to our readers - we're part of the same community, you know? We talk to each other, squee together.
Published authors can seem like this distant, almost non-person person. You just have to read some of the reviews on amazon to see it.
The fanfiction community offers support that I for sure would never have never kept writing without.
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