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Not sure about anyone else but I re-read all my favourite AO3 comments when I’ve had a rough day so if you’ve ever taken the time to write a deep, funny, or just kind comment, thank-you.
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Even after so many years of reading fanfiction, it still amazes me how if you're dissatisfied with the amount (or type) of interactions between the characters, you can always just go and search them up on ao3 to get more and for free.
#fanfiction#if there's nothing: you can always be the first to walk this path#fanfic readers#fanfic writers#ao3#ao3 readers#fandom#haikyuu#atsuhina#kagehina#teen wolf#thiam#iasip#macdennis#stranger things#ronance#bsd#sskk#ranpoe#hannibal#hannigram#supergirl#supercorp#marvel#veddie#symbrock#dc#spn#destiel#Isn't that literally mind-blowing
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People who leave comments on fanfic, people who leave kudos on fanfic, people who share fanfic to others, people who love and read fanfic
I need yall to know
I love you so much and thank you for reading 💙💙💙
#fanfic#fanfic writer#writerblr#writer#fanfiction#ao3 fanfic#ao3 writer#ao3 readers#ao3 reader#reader#readers#ao3
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Do you know what makes me super happy as a fanfic author? Regular readers! That! You know why?
Whatever you write, they are there to read it!
Isn't that the most amazing thing ever? I'll give you an example:
I write the most self indulging piece ever! It's angsty, it's hurtful, it's downright sad and I might even kill a character or two just for the whim of it. What happens?
They read it!!
The best part? They comment and still like what you write! Like: oh well, this was not my cup of tea... I prefer fics where the characters I love don't suffer more trauma then what they already have and... You know... LIVE! But I still loved it! Thank you for sharing! ❤️🤗
And I just want to cry!
Because I feel loved! I mean! I wrote that crazy, weird, indulging thing because I have a disturbed mind and just wanted to play around with some horror themes, trauma and angst but hey... You loved it? 😭 I'm crying happy tears now and I want to hug you!
All this just because I wanted to say:
I love you, regular readers! So much! Thank you for all of your unwavering support! It means the world to me! 🙏🏻👏🏻
That was it. Thanks for reading.
🎤 Drop.
#I love you guys so much you don't understand!#I get all giddy with repeat readers!#The puffy eyes are tears of joy and appreciation!#fanfiction ao3#ao3#ao3 readers#a03 writer#fanfic writing#writer#ao3 writer#ao3 writers#writerscommunity#writers on tumblr#writing#a03 fanfic#ao3 fanfic#fanfiction author#fanfic
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Love that fic, but having trouble expressing that love in a comment? Worried that you're leaving the same comments over and over?
Here are 40 comment ideas!
Keyboard Smash. Bonus points for a mix of uppercase and lowercase. End with a brief compliment: "Love it!" "So good!" "Amazing!" "This is my everything!"
Emoji string. Go as long as you feel appropriate. Throw in some 🔥 for good measure.
Quote a phrase, sentence, or passage that resonated with you, and explain why. "I love this description." "This is such beautiful language." "This metaphor is so brilliant." "This is the perfect way to describe [character/thing]."
Ask the author what inspired them to write such an incredible story. (Most authors dream of these types of comments.)
Share how the fic made you feel as you read it. Were you scared for a character? Were you cheering on your favorite? Did that smut make you all hot and bothered?
Thank the author. Bonus if you can thank them for something specific: Sharing this amazing work, introducing this awesome character, creating this cool AU, etc.
Identify your favorite character in the fic, and explain why they're your favorite.
Any indication that you're so in love with a work you literally want to eat it. My personal favorite that I've received is "I want to shove this in my mouth like an entire oreo," but "I want to print this out and stuff it in my face" and "This fic is like an amazing five-course meal, every bite is delicious!" are also winners.
For a multi-chapter fic, any version of "Wow, this keeps getting better and better!" This can really help keep an author motivated, especially if they've been focused on one longfic for a while. Longfics tend to have diminishing engagement over time, so commenting on later chapters is especially meaningful.
Tell the author that something in their fic is your "emotional support [thing]." Bob is my emotional support character, this is my emotional support fic, etc.
Tag it as if it were a social post, with all the hashtags it makes you think of. #myfavoritefic #incrediblewriting #truelove
Did you do something maybe a little dumb while reading the fic? Stay up all night reading? Nearly walk into a wall because you were reading while walking? Show up late to class because you couldn't put it down? Share your dumb thing!
Make predictions on what you think will happen next, and explain why. End your comment with something along the lines of "I can't wait to find out if I'm right or wrong!" Note: Be sure to phrase your comment as to what you predict will happen, not what you think SHOULD happen.
Did the fic make you discover a new side or facet to a character? Talk about that. "I never noticed how [trait] [character] is until I read your work!" Example: "I never noticed how creative Eric was until you brought it out in this fic, but it's absolutely true!"
Have you re-read a work (especially multiple times)? "I'm re-reading this for the third time because I love it so much."
"This is my second kudos!" Repeat as many times as you want. Third, fourth, fortieth, it's all good.
Are you a new subscriber? "Loved this so much that I subscribed!"
Are you an existing subscriber? "Every time I see an update in my inbox, I get so excited and rush to read it!"
Is there an Original Character (OC) in the fic? Ask about the OC! Ask what inspired the author to create the OC. Ask for more information about the OC's background. Ask if the OC is based on any particular character or idea. Ask how they came up with the name, and if it has any special meaning. Seriously, just ask the author about their original creation.
Tell the author how attached you're growing to their story or their characters.
"It was so [emotion] when [character] did [thing]." For example, "It was so scary when Eddie charged off on his own, I was so worried for his safety!"
Having a tough time in the real world? Let the author know if their fic or characters are a much-needed bright spot in your day.
Is the fic something you normally don't read? "Normally I'm not into [thing], but this fic is so good it's changed my mind!"
Did the author portray a complex topic well, with understanding and nuance? For example: surviving domestic abuse, coming out in a non-supportive environment, dealing with trauma, etc. Tell the author! "I can really tell you did your research. You handled [topic] so well!"
Can you personally relate to a scenario or a character in the fic? Did it touch you on a personal level? Say so!
Is it an older story? COMMENT ON THE OLDER STORY! Tell the author that it still has meaning and relevance, and that readers are still enjoying it today.
Does the fic present a pairing (or relationship) you never considered or never liked before, but now you adore? "This fic has made [pairing] my new favorite ship!" or "I was never really into [relationship] before, but this fic is so well done, I've fallen in love with them!"
A string of heart emojis (or the simple <3 ). As many as you feel appropriate. (One is appropriate. So is one hundred. You decide!) Make a rainbow if you want! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Did the fic make you look at the source material in a new way? Share. "I never noticed [thing] about [source material], but your writing really brought it out!"
Screaming about the pain and agony you're in, especially on whump, hurt/comfort, hurt/no comfort, and similar fics. Some authors are sadists. Let them know you're suffering (in that "oh hell it's so good it hurts" kind of way).
For chapters that end on a cliffhanger: Any screaming about how much the suspense is killing you and you can't wait for the next chapter. (Just remember not to demand the next chapter. "I'm so excited for the next chapter" = good / "You have to update right now or else" = bad.)
Is the fic now part of your official headcanon, right along with the source material? "From now own, this is as official canon to me as the original [book/show/movie]!"
Is the fic's title obvious, or is it a little mysterious? Ask if there's a secret meaning behind the title, or how the author decided on the title.
Ask the author if they have a favorite character, scene, chapter, etc. Depending on the fandom, this can be very specific (favorite weapon, attack, transformation, vehicle, horse, monster, etc.).
Is it smut? Did it make you hot? Trust me, smut authors want to know.
"This [chapter/fic] was so good, I feel like I need a smoke after it."
Is there a mystery that's absolutely boggling your brain? Share your theories! (YES: "Oh, what if Prince Smidgeon is actually killer?"). Just remember to never cross the line into telling the author what to do (NO: "You should make it so Prince Smidgeon is the killer.")
"I wish I could give you a kudos for each word in this [fic/chapter], it's just that good!"
Do you like making art? Ask the author if you can make fanart of their fic!
IF, and ONLY IF, the author has very clearly requested concrit (constructive criticism), then role up your sleeves and get to work putting together truly helpful, supportive criticism. Get started with this guide here.
Do you have other suggestions for this list?
Reblog with your favorite comments to give or receive!
(Tumblr insists on re-starting the list at 1 after the cut and I have no idea how to fix it??? It really is 40, I promise.)
#fanfiction comments#fanfic comments#fanfic#fanfiction#ao3 readers#ao3 writer#ao3#archive of our own#ao3 comments#fic reading#fanfic readers#commentary
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#fanfic#fanfiction#ao3 fanfic#ao3#ao3 writer#ao3 reader#fanfic writing#fanfic writer#fanfic readers#fanfic poll#archive of our own#ao3fic#ao3 poll#ao3 writers#ao3 readers#fanfiction writer#fanfiction reader
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After the DDOS attack on Ao3, my writer brain is now imagining a story where the Internet is a medieval land made up of several kingdoms, three of them notable Fanfiction, Wattpad, and Archive.
But one day the Kingdom of Archive gets attacked and the ruler gets kidnapped. The citizens of Archive (readers/writers), who were forced out of their homes, are demanding for justice for their ruler and the blood of the attacker.
As the rulers of Fanfiction and Wattpad tried to placate the citizens and allowing them to stay in their kingdoms for the time being, the Knights of Archive (the volunteers) set on a quest to save their ruler.
And of course the knights have magic powers based on writing. (In what form I'm not sure about).
Thoughts?
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You’ve heard of “he would NOT say that” but what about when a character posseses a writer to tell them exactly what they would say
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My AO3 readers, praising me for my clever choice to end my story in the same location it started in order to symbolise healing and personal development: *applause*
Me, now understanding how the ghosts of classical authors must feel when they see high school teachers hyper-analysing their choice to make the bedroom curtains green: "Yes, I did that. On purpose. I am smart."
#writing#writing mood#writeblr#ao3#ao3 readers#ao3 writer#ao3 writers#fanfiction writing#fanfic writers#writing stuff#writing community#erraticprocrastinator#writers of tumblr
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This universal experience of not being able to find a weirdly specific scenario you have in your head after scrolling through ao3 for days, but for some reason stubbornly refusing to write it yourself.
#I'm an extremely slow writer with an unmatchingly wide imagination#the amount of stuff I write and don't post because I think it's too basic despite me being hyped up about the concept is concerning#ao3#fanfiction#ao3 writers#ao3 readers#fic writing#writing#reading#teen wolf#stranger things#thiam#ronance#scira#scallisaac#steddie#jargyle#byler#byclair#elumax
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Hallo to anyone waiting for a Letters to Tin update as well as my new "one shot" (with multiple chapters 😑), Stealing from the Mafia...
I've been sick all weekend and am hoping I can get back to posting a Jefferson and Tin letter tomorrow... but we'll see.
Shout out to this lovely reader comment, who I did not have the spoons to respond to yet but it gave me such warm and fuzzy feelings so, bless you for using translate to send your kind words.
And if you haven't read my super self indulgent ramblings, using snippets from the real life Rainer Maria Rilke and his Letters to a Young Poet... what are you waiting for? There's definitely quite a few chapters for you to binge while I gather the strength to post a new chap...
#ao3 writer#kinnporsche ao3#kimchay fic#historical fiction#Philosophy#They were roommates#AO3 readers#Are the best readers
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Hello everyone! I present you my first LawBin ever! 😱 I'm so scared! I understand SaNami and LawBin are fundamentaly different so I hope I did a good job with them!
Guess what? It's another songfic! Here are the tags and summary:
And here's the link to ao3 for you to check it out!
If you like, please consider leaving me a comment saying so, I apreciate it very much!
#Spotify#one piece#law and robin#lawbin#vinsmoke sanji#robin#nico robin#songfic#one shot#ao3 readers#ao3 writers#ao3 fanfic#a03 fanfic#fanfic#one piece fanfiction#op
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I hate the idea that authors who wait until they've reached a certain threshold of kudos or comments to publish the next chapter are somehow holding their work "hostage."
Like, if a painter refuses to hand over a painting until they've been paid for it, no one claims that the painter is holding their painting "hostage." We instead recognize it as a reasonable exchange.
And if I make an offer to my roommate, "hey, I'll share my lunch with you, if you make dessert," and then they never make dessert, no one claims I'm holding the lunch "hostage" if I don't share it with them. And no one says I'm holding lunch "hostage" if I continue to make it for myself, but refuse to share it with my roommate in the future. Again, it's viewed as a reasonable exchange.
At concerts, bands will often perform encores if the crowd cheers loudly enough -- and skip them if the crowd is silent or quiet. But never once in my life have I heard someone complain that a band is holding their music "hostage" when an encore isn't performed for a lackluster crowd. That, too, is seen as reasonable behavior.
Even on social media, I've seen plenty of "I'll give away one free [item] if I reach X number of followers!" posts, and I've never seen anyone say "they're holding [item] hostage" in this scenario.
But somehow, if an author says, "hey, I'll post the next chapter if you kudos / comment on this chapter," suddenly it's a hostage situation?
Authors can choose to write for engagement, and they can equally choose to stop writing if they don't get the engagement they seek. What's wrong with being upfront about that?
Personally, I would rather know if a fic is likely to be discontinued due to a lack of engagement, rather than seeing the work suddenly stop updating after a dozen chapters with no explanation whatsoever.
If you're a reader and you dislike this author behavior, then just move onto the next fic. Seriously. No one is making you read this particular fic or engage with this particular author.
But I have seen so much hate and vitriol spewed at authors who do this, as if the readers are entitled to the next chapter no matter what. As if authors who do this are literal villains. As if asking a reader to spend even a minute engaging with the free entertainment they're benefiting from is a high crime worthy of capital punishment.
(And, yes, some authors are rude about it. But then the problem is the rude delivery of the message, not the message itself.)
Anyway, if you're an author that doesn't update your chapters until you've hit certain engagement metrics, I support you. I will always defend you. I believe your work has value, and I believe in your right to be compensated for that work -- even if it's via engagement.
#ao3#ao3 writing#fanfic#fanfiction#fanfic comments#fanfiction comments#fanfic discussion#fanfic discourse#fanfiction discourse#ao3 writer#ao3 readers
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How I work nowadays:
*opens tab*
*squints*
*closes tab*
*opens Ao3*
#no i didn't like the psychological effect that had on me#I had reasons your honor#ao3#ao3 readers#archive of our own#archive of my own
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So today I found out that the majority of ao3 readers do it over the 'next chapter' button.... And here I'm reading the whole goddam thing? By choice mind, and I'm not stoping but... how? Is that trauma from slow internet??
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