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firey-rising-demon:

nanoochka:

virtualsilver:

fanfictionwriter101:

I’d like everyone to see this

{Credit to amalasrosa on Twitter}

#real #not to be salty but this is what ive been saying#like everyone out here really still acting like fanfic isnt really writing#like its subpar and like it cant be good and have amazing lines#even fanfic writers treat it like its LESS and like theyre PLAY writing and not actually writing#like friend buddy ican ASSURE YOU that fanfic is every bit as real and good as writing from books#the only difference between fic and actual books is that books go through several stages of processing and editing and filtering#and are worked on by professionals who studied the craft of editing#while fanfiction cuts that filtering and everyone gets a chance to be heard and to be read#and instead of editors we have peer editing and reviewing#dont be fucking tricked by the mass notion that anything that young girls and queer people are interested in is immediately bad and subpar#bc it is fucking not #i will FIGHT for it #fanfiction (tags by @crossroadswrite bacause they add so much to this post)

The real irony is there is plenty of fanfiction that goes through more rigorous editing than some published fiction. So the difference in quality between fanfiction and “professional writing” is totally arbitrary and made up. Except that some things that are more expensive are worse.

Fanfic has really raised my standards for what constitutes good writing.

Some of my favourite books of all time are actually novel length fanfics and fuckdammit if I don’t re-read them constantly and love them a little more each time. (Here’s looking at you @seperis and @deadcatwithaflamethrower)

Not to mention that some of the best compliments I’ve ever received in my entire life are from people who loved my fic and said it was better than a lot of published books they’ve read, or that they kinda wished I had written the canon. Not gonna lie, that shit made me cry a little.

We don’t think artists who have work in exhibitions or fancy galleries are better than artists who share their work online, they’re just more commercially successful. So why do we treat writers like that?
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tsunderesasuke:

The Problem

Fic writers wonder why people don’t review. They honestly can’t understand the silence. Writers assume that readers:

usually have something to add/criticize/say

know how to articulate their own thoughts/feelings

withhold feedback because they’re lazy or apathetic

don’t appreciate how much time/effort/energy goes into writing

On the flip-side, readers assume that:

the writer already knows how ‘good’ their work is

someone else will review because this fic is ‘obviously’ awesome

if a fic is already ‘popular,’ their feedback won’t matter

if they comment, they ‘must’ leave an awesome, insightful, detailed comment that 100% reflects their love for a fic

since words aren’t adequate, it’s better to stfu and just click the kudos button/favotite/bookmark

None of these assumptions are accurate.

The reality is that:

there is no reason for a writer to post their work except to get feedback that validates their vision, helps them improve and/or gives them an outsider perspective/interpretation of their work (which can be absolutely mind-blowing)

like, you can and should write for yourself, but if that’s 100% the case, every good fic would be wasting away in a private word document

‘readers’ are not always ‘writers’

‘writers’ can naturally put their ideas and emotions into words

‘readers’ usually don’t know what to say, which words to use to express themselves, and belittle the importance of their perspective

many ‘readers’ don’t write, so they can’t empathize with the struggle of writing a fic for a silent but attentive audience

Basically, readers don’t understand writers and vice-versa. Both parties are wired differently. Readers who also write are more likely to review because they empathize with both sides of the equation.

The Solution

Writers

Be patient, understanding, and persistent

Appreciate those who do review

Don’t get bitter, discontinue a beloved story, or assume the worst of your readers

Realize that everyone is really trying their best

Readers

Be patient, supportive, honest, and empathetic

Realize that there’s no minimum! Even two words (like ‘good work!’) can have a huge impact

Review Templates

Things to say when you’re tongue-tied:

Verbs

I liked the part where/when…

I wonder why…

I smiled/laughed when…

I was confused when…

I think that…

I predict…

I was sad/happy/angry/[other emotion] when…

Nouns

[character] did/said/felt/will do [this thing]

because… (if applicable)

[insert plot point/event]

Example: I think that [this guy] ran away from [his friend] because he was trying to protect him.

And that’s it. You don’t have to say anything else. One sentence is more than enough, but you’ll notice that once you get started, you’ll have a lot to say- so say it!

Author’s style

Your writing is:

Detailed/descriptive

Vivid

Concise (to the point)

Funny

Serious

Surreal

Unique

Compelling

Provocative

Leaves me wondering about a lot of things, and I’m curious about what happens next

Confused me a little at times (talk about what confused you! The author will be more than happy to clear things up!)

Do’s and Don’ts

Don’t

Worry about grammar/typos in your review

Suggest a direction for the story (most writers know what they’re doing and you just gotta trust them)

Think that clicking the kudos button is all you can do! Your opinion is important!

Tell the author to do more of [this] and less of [that]

Ask them to update without leaving any other feedback

Do

Leave short comments if you can’t think of anything else to say (“I like this” is more than acceptable, seriously)

Inform the author of typos (be specific)- many fics are un-beta’d. The writer will appreciate your attention to detail.

Express your own perspective even if it isn’t ‘correct-’ I think [character] did this because she was jealous, which explains why…

Understand that your unique interpretation of motives/symbolism/foreshadowing/anything is extremely valuable

Be honest, but diplomatic 

Bookmark/rec works if you enjoy them, esp to help lesser-known writers 

You can copy/paste from this post into your reviews. It’s hard to find the right words sometimes, but for writers, anything is better than silence.
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smallyoificrecs:

eveshka:

amicitonia:

nicolareed:

jaciopara:

hi im bitter about people not commenting on fics. im sad seeing all these authors get so discouraged because no one comments. it takes like 5 seconds! just do it!!

dont know what to type? me neither! heres some handy pre-written comments for you!
“I dont know what to comment! That was great! thank you for your hard work!”
“That was lovely! I really enjoyed this chapter/fic.”
“How dare you?”
“AAAAAAAAAAAAA”
“Extra kudos because one is not enough!”

if you read a fic and dont know what to say, leave the tab open, come back later! see if theres a line you really liked! tell them if it reminded you of something dumb! tell them if your roommate saw you crying while reading it and now your roommate is reading it!!! SHARE WHATEVER. BE INCLUSIVE!
everyone wants to hear SOMETHING. silence kills passion. show authors you care!
show artists you care!!!! 

This is hilarious and so true. I love it.
Please support fic writers, especially the little guys. Some fics out there don’t get any comments at all they need some love.  

Yes please do this. If I have no idea what to say because I am so positively speechless because I enjoyed a fic so much I tag the author and I use a gif file that describes how I am feeling or maybe has the words that I wanted to say but couldn’t think of.

I actually had someone use the “ AAAAAAAAAAAAA “ once.

I grinned like an idiot for hours.

Still do, occasionally.

This is extremely important!!!

Comments mean SO MUCH to writers, it let’s them know that people are reading, it let’s them know that people are enjoying, and it shows them what it is you are enjoying!!

I have sat and stared at a comment for 2 hours. 2. Hours. before I finally responded because I couldn’t comprehend how I was getting such an amazing comment!!

PLEASE COMMENT ON WHAT YOU READ

Another great idea if you don’t know how to respond: faces!! emojis!! emoticons!!
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duskyhuedladysatan:

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imaginehanniballecter:

not to sound like jane austen or anything but if ur fic is labelled slow burn those two fucks better not even touch pinkies until like chapter 57 by the time they are even in a room alone together i want to be half dead of blueballs and i want their heated gazes to revive me im js 

#i like reverse slow burn

#let’s start fucking in chapter one

#and confess our love for each other in chapter 57

OH MY GOD ME TOOOOOOOO

BOTH PLS what is this divisive nonsense
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tomfooleryprime:

Writing is a process that often undergoes heavy edits… that includes responding to feedback. 
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quackles:

dragonageinquisitionart:

equilateralwaffle:

why did shipping turn into a contest of “most accurate” or “most likely to be canon” why do i have to get a 40-slide powerpoint, three defense lawyers, a fortune teller, and a background check of myself and my whole immediate family to say i want two ppl to have sloppy makeouts in a car

Also: when did shipping turn into a ‘which relationship is the most healthiest in real life terms.’ I mean I ship people because I think their story is interesting, not to get relationship advice.

I ship people because I think their story is interesting, not to get relationship advice.
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dimensionhoppingrose:

This is so, so important you guys.

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berlynn-wohl:

anotherjen:

zygomafantasy:

kyrstin:

hear me out: a cutthroat kitchen-type contest for fanfic writers. contestants are given a different trope to write each round. sabotages include making an opponent write in first person, requiring them to write in a particular AU, making them incorporate the opening structure of my immortal. alton brown looks over your shoulder while you write the smut.

Oh, god.

@bipolar-berry-crunch

A grab bag of horrible euphemisms are on the table, you bid for the privilege of being the only author allowed to use “cock”

You only get to use the character’s names and/or their pronouns once for every 1000 words. Beyond that, you must say “the taller one,” “the detective,” etc.

[fifteen seconds before you’re eliminated] “So this is a, sort of a, rustic, deconstructed high school bodyswap fake relationship fic…”

“I was so psyched to write my Fuck Or Die fic! I immediately picked up symbolic flowers, a prostate massager, and the dog they would adopt together…and then I realized – I totally forgot the aliens to make them do it.”

The most brutally sabotaged contestant ends up writing something so bad it becomes the most famous fic in all of fandom, forever. No one remembers who actually won the contest.

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ship-what-you-want:

Let me be clear when I say that I really don’t care what you ship or what kinks you may or may not have.  I don’t care what your justifications, or reasons are nor do I need you to explain anything to me. 

You are a person, an actual living breathing person.  As long as you don’t willingly harm someone else or send hate to someone, you’re okay in my books.  As long as you don’t attack others for having different views or threaten others for doing the same exact things (shipping or whatever), then I couldn’t care less what you do with your free time.  I may not understand why you ship thing things you do, nor why you like the things you do, but I respect you as a person and your right to create or share whatever those things may be.

Your ships are fine and you are fine.  (◕ᴗ◕✿)

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reylosanctuary:

When you read a fic for smut and it turns out to be well written with a good plot.