April arrived with the kind of spring that only exists in memory and poetry—the trees along the quad bursting into green overnight, the air losing its knife-edge cold, students shedding their winter coats like snakes shedding skin. Marcus felt the seasonal change like a physical presence, as if his body recognized the symbolism of winter becoming spring, dormancy becoming growth.
The graduate exhibition was scheduled for the last Friday of April, and Marcus had spent weeks curating his portfolio selection. Unlike his thesis presentation, which had been an academic exercise for faculty and peers, the spring exhibition was a public event. Alumni would attend, potential employers, gallery owners, anyone with an interest in emerging artists. It was both showcase and audition, a chance to launch a professional career.
My goal behind receiving fan support is not just financial — though of course that helps me continue writing without as much worry about practical limitations — but also emotional and creative. Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely pursuit, and fan support, whether it comes in the form of kind words, sharing my work, or even monetary contributions, tells me that what I create resonates with people. That support allows me to grow, to take risks in my writing, and to give more back to the community that believes in me. In simple terms: fan support keeps the cycle alive. I give my stories and my heart through words, and the encouragement I receive in return becomes the fuel that helps me keep going. Ultimately, my goal is not just to ‘receive,’ but to build a relationship. I want readers to feel that they are part of the journey — that when they support me, they aren’t just helping me write another chapter, they’re shaping the existence of the story itself.
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