User blog comment:Fairypunc/Advice?/@comment-26399604-20191014024934/@comment-26399604-20191019024504

I saw little of what you posted on Empy's wall. He did offer some advice; don't shun it, if it's something that might help you. There are many coping methods out there, close people being one of them; take advantage if possible.

From me: Don't really focus on the "popularity" or making a story "interesting" just yet. You have to start small. The internet's a big place with millions upon millions of people creating billions of adding stuff at an alarming rate. Even if your story is the greatest thing on the planet, it could still get overlooked. It depends on the right exposure.

However... I suggest just you focus on the basics: create a simple horror story based on your own personal interests. Not gonna lie, writing takes a great deal of time and effort. However, if you really put it in, the work will speak for itself when it's ready. You can worry about promoting your story later.

First, practice writing a complete, competent one. Read the stories posted here and find the ones that interests you and which ones made you fall in love with Creepypastas to begin with. Try to recapture that. Study from the "masters" per say, and use them as your template (that doesn't mean plagiarize them, of course). People often have a role model and try to imitate their work until they find their own style. It's bit the same with writing.

You're NOT gonna get it in one-go. It's not easy, but there are tools to help break it down, whether that's creating outlines, questionnaires to know your characters, etc. Utilize the internet!!!! Information is out there (Ex: YouTube). You'd be surprised on how may others are trying to get started as well.

Also, prior to posting your story to the main site, use the Writer's Workshop to have other people from the community to steer you in the right direction.

Take a breather and practice, practice, and practice some more. There's no rush to get the story out. We'll still be here. ;)

Hope this helps!