August in Chicago was a wall of humidity that hit Marcus the moment he stepped out of the air-conditioned train station. He'd spent the summer in California with his parents, working part-time at a community art center and preparing for his acceptance into Northwestern's art therapy graduate program. Now he was back, carrying two suitcases and a portfolio case, ready to start the next chapter of his life.
His new apartment was in a different neighborhood—cheaper rent, farther from campus, but his own space without the memories of his breakdown saturating every corner. Elena had helped him find it, sending him listings during the summer, FaceTiming to show him virtual tours.
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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