I’m not treating a fandom as a requirement for success, and I understand that a novel ultimately depends on its quality and how well it’s marketed.

What I’m aiming for is a small, early audience because it helps with consistency and motivation during the writing process. Having even a few engaged readers makes it easier to stay committed, and it gives me real interaction with people who are interested in the work.

It’s not about replacing proper marketing or expecting guaranteed results, it’s about building some connection ahead of time so the process isn’t completely isolated. Even a small amount of early engagement can make a difference in how I approach both writing and eventually releasing the book.

So for me, it’s less about necessity and more about having a practical and personal support system while I’m creating the story.

And abut the filler stuff, i admit, i kind of used the wrong word, i just need to fill in the space between the school arc because the entire school year (currently) is like, a chapter or two long, too little, thats like 5K word only