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This post that was linked to via daily_snitch got me thinking about how damaging the distracting influences of the internet and fandoms are on writers of original fiction. It's nothing I didn't know before, but it was well articulated
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I know where you're coming from... That's what happens to me with fanart (I write fiction too, but since I never attempted to publish an original piece on the net, I have no experience about it). I get loads of comments on the fanrt, especially the HP based, while the few original pieces I chose to expose are mostly ignored. Myself, I realize that I tend to stick to fanart because it's easier to get opinions about it; it can even be a way to promote the original art alongside with it, but I'm not 100% this actually works.
On the other hand, it's more challenging to post a totally original work, so I suppose that a certain amount of fear gets into the picture... With fan fiction/art you have your back covered; part of the "blame" goes to the original author, even though you have put a lot of effort in your fanwork as well. I have several projects - or plot bunnies - buzzing in my mind, ideas for original comics (in some cases, I think there's enough material for a whole series - I should calm down a bit, or move to Japan)... working on them is amazing, because it's all mine, but this implies even a lot of work more, and it turns these projects into endless WIPs. Maybe it would change something if you are a professional and you get paid for it, but again, I really don't have any experience in this matter...
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