CSA prevention and help agencies: “Please don’t use up our time and resources by sending in tips about works of fiction.”
Antis, only seeing the words “works of fiction”: “See!? Fiction counts as CSA! I know because they mentioned fictional works, I don’t need to read the rest of the sentence. Take that, pro-shitters!”
🌺 Allow your being and your ideas and your heart to come through in your art and writing.
🌺 Create what moves you. Create what is truthful to you. Create what is exciting to you.
🌺 Express yourself through your fiction and art.
🌺 Don’t limit your creative expression by catering to an imagined audience.
🌺 The guesswork inherent in denying your own creative impulses and trying to write for someone else’s tastes can sabotage your work.
🌺 Create for yourself first, and your work will resonate with its best audience.
In the romance world, this is called your “Id List.” It was originated by a specific person but I’m blanking on her name. Short version, pinpoint the things that you love to include in your stories and really lean into those. Not just tropes, but realizing that your characters always go out for ice cream, so make sure to include that scene as a little Easter egg for your loyal fans.
