When I first started, no one read anything. No joke…my first ever series has 3 notes. I’m not kidding. And please don’t go read it, it’s terrible. But anyway… It takes time to grow your blog and a reader following.
Best way to start is to TAG EVERYTHING. I’ll admit, I hate tagging. I don’t tag anyone unless they ask me specifically, and I’m still nervous to tag. But, if you don’t do it…no one will see it.
Who do you tag? Well, anyone. Most blogs don’t mind being tagged out of the blue, but if you are unsure, go ask. Some only read Dean, others are open to whatever. Just ask, they won’t bite.
Also, if you are an SPN writer… Do yourself a giant favor and go join the @spnfanficpond. They are an amazing group that will help you get started with tag lists, fic reblogs, advice, finding betas, etc. I started with them and they are amazing.
Make friends. I cannot stress this enough. Friends are awesome on the friend front, but they also help you with ideas, and edits, and can boost your fics if they want. And… Hey, you made a friend! Sweet.
Also … The hashtags at the bottom do work if you use them. If your story is Dean x Reader… Use #dean x reader. I follow #Sam x reader, so when someone posts with that hashtag, I see a thing for it. Use your hashtags!
Reblog! Reblog! Reblog! My fics get posted once and then I reblog for timezones every 5 or 6 hours so each fic is reblogged at least 4x. This way… If someone missed it, they may see it the next time around. I also randomly reblog old fics for the fun of it. You have new people finding your blog everyday, why not show them something they missed?
You worked hard on that fic… Be proud of yourself and show it off!
Enjoy Karate, BJJ, and almost anything else martial arts...and anything to do with the ocean...BS in marine science..currently HS Bio teacher
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