I am the ghost of literature future.

I know whose works will succeed and whose will fail.

I know the reviews passed on every book in the thirtieth century.

I know who of you will be revered for your fanfiction.

And I know whose names will never be said because you've been hated.

I know who will win

and who will lose.

If you receive a visit from me, you might have to be afraid.

If you never see me, you might have to be wary.

If you see from afar, then I offer my congratulations, but do not speak to me.

For I will have other appointments, and I cannot bother with you.

I am the ghost of literature future

and I am telling you to write for yourselves and yourselves only.

But only if you're any good.