I Like Writing

Hey! It’s Alix! Main account is @hiddenagender14! Other side account is @thatonesciencenerd! Fandoms: Sanders Sides, Hamilton, Good Omens, The Raven Cycle, Princess Tutu, and Percy Jackson! Working on a new novel! Working title is “Coffee Grounds and Cigarettes” Send me asks and writing prompts! They/Them please! Stay safe, kiddos!

[alix-writes-things]

Writing under the name of a long-dead author because his political and moral values SUCK and we (technically) have the same name so it's not actually impersonation. So now I'll be the new version with BETTER political and moral values

[silverstardust666]

Please Help My Friends' Dog

Donate to Support Luke's Urgent Life Threatening Medical Needs, organized by Chris Cloutier

Hi there, my name is Luke and I'm a Cane Corso/Lab/Australian Shep… Chris Cloutier needs your support for Support Luke's Urgent Life Threate

I don't normally make these posts, but my friends are really in need at the moment.

On May 29th, my friends woke to find their dog, Luke, bl33ding profusely from the mouth. A trip to the emergency vet and later their day vet found bl00d accumulated in Luke's lungs. As of now, my friends don't have the money to get even a proper diagnosis for Luke though his vet has given an informal diagnosis of pulmonary edema.

Linked above is their GoFundMe which as of June 5th has raised $220/3,000. If you are financially able, I ask your help in donating to their vet bills. Any additional money not needed will be donated to other pet families in need.

Updates will be provided as I get them.

Stay safe, y'all.

[alix-writes-things]

Someone who will Never Come Home

I needed you the other night,

But you were not there to comfort me.

So, instead, I gathered my blankets, and

Piled up my stuffed animals,

My bed warm and inviting for someone

Who will never come back home to it.

[alix-writes-things]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

(Reworked old fic “Rainy Day”)

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sanders Sides (Web Series) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Anxiety | Virgil Sanders/Logic | Logan Sanders, Anxiety | Virgil/Creativity | Roman/Logic | Logan/Morality | Patton Characters: Logic | Logan Sanders, Anxiety | Virgil Sanders, Creativity | Roman "Princey" Sanders, Morality | Patton Sanders, Deceit | Janus Sanders, Dark Creativity | Remus "The Duke" Sanders Additional Tags: Fluff, Slice of Life, Established Relationship, Established Anxiety | Virgil Sanders/Logic | Logan Sanders, implied lamp, implied dukeceit, If You Squint - Freeform, Comfort No Hurt, No Smut Summary:

Cross-posted (and reworked) from Tumblr (@alix-writes-things "Rainy Day") Tumblr prompt: "Wear my jacket/coat/sweater"

Virgil and Logan go on a well-deserved date in the Imagination. A downpour forces them to seek shelter in a conveniently placed nearby town. Domestic chaos ensues upon their return home.

[newvegascowboy]

[iprefertheterminsane]

SHOUT OUT TO MY WRITER HOMIES WITH MUSLIM OCS/CHARACTERS;

1. WEARING A SHAWL TO BATTLE IS THE EQUIVALENT OF HAVING GIRLS FIGHT IN STILLETTOS. 

Just so you know, this is what I’m talking about;

-Is it bad-ass? Abso-fucking-lutely. Is it Practical? Not a chance in hell. Especially not if it’s silk. If it’s cotton, you are skating on thin fucking ice. That bitch will NOT stay on. It barely stays on with me just walking down the street to Walmart. Wielding axes and rifles and swords and daggers? I PROMISE you it will not do the job it’s expected to-WHICH IS TO COVER THE HAIR. (Some muslim girls dont wear them-and that’s fine. But those who DO do it to completely cover the hair in public. Is it ~Aesthetic~ to see the flyaway hairs in battle? Sure, but those aren’t usually practical either. )Consider instead; 

sport shawls 

-For one thing, it’s actually DESIGNED to be worn to atheletic activities. Archers tuck hems into the collar of their shirts so they don’t get in the way, and track runners pins (ill get to this bit later) them down into the shirts to prevent flyaway bits and to stop them from getting slapped in the face. It’s breathable, stretchy, presentable without being attention seeking. 

Bawals 

In a pinch, bawals work just as well-as long as you specify that they are COTTON. Unlike the shawl, which are rectangular, bawals are SQUARE, and thus easier to manipulate, fold and pin down. If you wear it right, they carry an equal aesthetic value to shawls, and come in plenty of pretty patterns as well. 

2. I’m not sure about the USA, but the girls I know wear this underneath the headscarf;

Does it kinda look like a beanie? It sort of works like a beanie too. Hair is slippery. It tucks in any extra hair you might miss just by wearing the headscarf, its harder to pull down and on the event the shawl DOES fall down, your hair is still not exposed. It protects the ears-which is important even on a daily basis, because pins, headphones and any other headgear that might pinch them. It comes in plenty of designs, including ones that has open backs to allow long hair and ponytails. 

3.SPEAKING OF PINS; I’M TALKING ABOUT THESE BAD BOYS;

BROOCHES 

though , i suppose most of y’all are most familiar with safety pins, right?

what’s the difference? Well, if your oc/character is an athlete, it’s actually LEAST likely they’ll be wearing SAFETY PINS. They’re cheap and super easy to buy in bulk, true, but they also SUPER easy to wear out even with the smallest amount of strenuous activity. Between the three of ‘em, I’d put the brooches as the best option to wear in battle because 1) it has a large surface area, thus hurts less when pressed on with heavy items, which includes bag straps and weapons, (pins are sharp and can poke you painfully);  and 2) more secure-the latch is covered by the gaudy jewellery above, and theyre usually smaller and tighter. Stays on the stubbornnest, even when headscarf is pulled. very roughly. I’m saying that even the cheapest brooches will allow the shawl to be ripped apart before even letting it go. 

3. They probably ponytail their hair. Because Come On, guys.

Anyway it’s been bothering me and I just thought if yall could bother knowing the difference between skin tones for POC you could bother with muslim practicalities too. Or something 

[frankiemorales]

real me vs fantasy me // I had way too much fun doing this so just tagging some of y’all & anybody else that sees this!💖 @michaego @seawhisperer @myolniir @eznova @pascalz @mostly-megan @max--phillips

[BAYDEWS' avatar maker!!] V2

Instead of updating the old version, here's a whole entire revamp with all brand new assets! THIS PICREW IS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PERSONAL USE

[mostly-megan]

I couldn’t decide what to be, so I became a wood nymph lol

Tagging: @mylifeliterally @keeper0fthestars @murdermewithbooks anyone else who wants to 💚

[opheliaagravee]

thought this would be fun & like @mostly-megan above me, i could not just chose one. 🥺✨

tagging; @scribbledghost @themarcusmoreno @meshlamando @corvueros 🤍

[ironmandeficiency]

there’s a whole ass color trend and wow do i wanna be a bisexual w a sword so bad rn

tagging @catsnkooks @clonewarslover55 @jadetheaverage @icedcoffeeandgays @miraclemoreno

[jadetheaverage]

Thanks for the tag @meshlamando and @anstarwar

Reality me cannot dress nice, fantasy me just wants to take off and fly away from personal problems 😅

Tagging: @notreallybeccab @threetinyshinies @leias-left-hair-bun @royalhandmaidens @roseofalderaan

And anyone else who wants to join!

[royalhandmaidens]

i’m a princess in both versions 😎✌️

tagging @roseofalderaan @biseksualnaleia @darthsofa @princelukeorgana @icanbringyouincold

[pastempomat]

ma'am i- 🥺💗

unfortunately i have pretty unusual hairstyle (both sides shaved) and hair color (✨midnight blue✨) so i only created fantasy me with my natural hair color and fun antlers bc i deserve them 🥰

no pressure tags: @clownishhedge @bi-obi @iconicnameihope @communistkylo @a-cosmicmess @kylostantrums

[deluxebobafett]

Thank you for the tag!!!

I’ll tag @bitronic @jester-mereel @transfetts @forcesensitivebantha @its-captain-sir and anyone else who wants to do it!

[forcesensitivebantha]

this was pretty fun lmao uhh @dexterjettsters @diasporawar @feelstown and @bagofbonesmp3 go nuts

[dexterjettsters-deactivated2021]

i do believe my face would stay the same as an elf I would just level up with sword

im taggin @pine-and-plum because it is is relevant to our joint interests and anyone who wants to go stupid crazy

[plumstreet]

Thank you Rosie this is very relevant to my interests 😭. Here's tiefling Loni who's cooler and less afraid to cut her hair. I'm tagging @enjoyskyblue @biconachilles and @floraltrousers who have all made the mistake of paying attention to me recently, really it's your own fault.

[midwestern-cryptid]

I look like a Zelda character lol

@blood-lunacy @prodigalsonoflaufey @memento-mari-1402 @lesbianlemoncakes @laurelinofthevalinor

[redshirtcarmine]

I couldn’t make the goatee blue :(

@agapemsgd @blood-lunacy @lesbianlemoncakes @ya-friend-oak @thenerd1000

[aro-oak]

Thank you for the tag!!!

(I have an undercut but I wear it down a lot)

Uhhhh @cromchychipdip @theflurtifly @stuffedwithmuffins how y’all doing??

[mpreg-official]

Ayo??

@anyone

[vamp-shade]

@greenpactbosmer @anyone

[greenpactbosmer]

Thanks for the tag!

Tavern owner and guard?

@stressedandhomicidal @introvert-mints

[stressedandhomicidal]

I only made one because I am very lazy but being a faun would be cool

@introvert-mints @anonymousmothman @livingdeadsander @purple-whispers @im-a-dragon-cawcaw go ham, guys c:

[introvert-mints]

sometimes you really just wanna be a feathered humanoid creature

anyways thanks for the tag i appreciate it <3

@slightly-evil-laughter @rattle--the--stars @poprockers @canary-squeak

[wh0w0re-deactivated20230301]

ty for the tag :)

@anyone :D

[super-perfectqueen-reyna]

Thought I would do this cause it seemed fun ✌️💜

Real me:

This makes me look more masc than I actually am and I'm really liking it. (Not me wearing dark clothing and a big ass jacket even though it's the dead of summer and summers are HORRIBLE)

Fantasy me:

And

I wanted both the wings and sword but I couldn't put both at the same time💜

Tagging:

@whatohitsonfirewelp @gluten-free-challah @hetaczechia @hiddenagender14 @adrianisnotokay @moronicdevices @killing-jarz @rat-on-fire and anyone who wants to do this

[alix-writes-things]

Prinxe of Hades because why not

@dragonbano @pretty-boy13 @prolonged-eyecontact @egberts @gayarsonist @x-all-panic-no-disco-x @vacuously-true @ anyone else who wants to

[monfufu]

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!!!! 

[feistyfandomthings-deactivated2]

To all the readers out there.

[tifonbellanariablog]

This is actually important but I don’t even know what ashtags I should put…

[cheesytrishy]

I have friends that make fan fiction SUPPORT THEM PLEASE

thank you <3

[gumi-megpoidd]

please

[lucifers-golden-bitch-apparently]

say it louder for the people in the back

[toroimage]

PLEASE oh my god I am SICK and TIRED of people just leaving likes on my fics. That. Says. Nothing. It says fuck-all about if you liked it, if you hated it, if there was something you found funny, I don’t even fucking know if you read it! I literally asked that people reblog and I still get notifications that people are just liking. I have every single one of y’all’s URLs. When I see someone likes my stuff it’s like a big giant slap in the face, like “hey author you specifically said reblogs are much much better than likes and you feed off of them but haha nope i’m feeling like a dick today so i’m just gonna fuckin like instead” and it is FRUSTRATING. So fucking frustrating. Support your authors. Reblog shit. 

And maybe you can’t, for whatever reason. Tell the author you liked it, then! Send asks! Leave a comment! We just want to know that people read our fics and enjoyed them. I cannot stress how infuriating it is to get likes. We SEE you reading our shit and not doing a damn thing to show if you liked it. We SEE you leaving kudos and blatantly ignoring the “please leave comments I am BEGGING YOU” and we’re not exaggerating when we say that. I’m sick of it. Books with 1.2k reads getting ten fucking comments. Especially when we ask for comments. We put hours into our work. Comments take two minutes at most. Do you have any idea how disheartening it is to see that? When people fucking like your work? 

Honestly. Comments are our lifeblood. A lot of authors say this and we’re not joking. They make my day, quite literally. You don’t even have to say much! Just a keysmash will do! An “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA”! Anything! 

Please. For the love of god. Comment.

[the-oc-lass]

*Picking up the pieces of my heart every time I get comments from only the same three people*

I PROCRASTINATED FOR YOU. NO, NO, SERIOUSLY. I SHOULD BE WORKING RIGHT NOW, BUT IT’S TAKEN ME DAYS TO WRITE THIS ONESHOT/CHAPTER, AND I WANT TO WORK ON IT MORE SO THAT I CAN POST IT FOR YOU. 

I see comments and it feels worth it. When I see that someone had such a violent reaction - throwing their phone across the room - to my writing, that makes me feel like I did a good job. Or when I wrote that funny line, and people told me they laughed, I get excited. I see comments about my work and I feel like my writing is actually worth something. All the time I spent sitting in front of a screen, typing on my keyboard, it feels like I did it for a good reason. 

So, please. COMMENT. It makes us writers feel so good about our work. 

[alix-writes-things]

Please!! Even if it’s in the tags! I go through and read those! I love getting comments! It makes me feel as though I’ve done something right! Please! Even if it’s just a keysmash or “idk what to say but I loved this”! We appreciate all comments. And, this is just my personal opinion, I prefer getting negative comments over none at all. Because then I know that someone didn’t like it rather than stressing myself out over “they liked it but didn’t say anything. Was it just the reflex like or did they genuinely like it? Was it not good enough?” Please just give us feedback. Keysmashes are great. “How dare you” is one of my favourites. Just please for the love of all that is good, c o m m e n t

[pride--edits]

Halloween set day 4

(These edits are trans- inclusive!)

[katiewrites-deactivated20241107]

Drabble Challenge! #1 - 150

Rules: Followers send a number to your ask and you write a drabble using that sentence/prompt in your piece. Try to keep up! Expect a TON of requests!

Take the long way around

Can you shut up for five minutes, please???

He’s been gone for quite a while

I can’t see anything.

I heard a noise.

Scary movies are for chumps.

You’ve gone to the bathroom fifty times today.

The floor is lava.

Where’s my food?

I bet you feel like an artist

Did you ever clean the attic?

Can I be of assistance?

Get out of the way before I murder you.

I think you forgot who wears the pants in this relationship

You’re breaking my heart, babe.

Cry me a river.

Build a bridge.

Get over it.

Another credit card?!

It’s just rain, you aren’t gonna melt!

When’s the last time YOU cleaned the bathroom?

I don’t know why I married you.

Have you ever lied to me?

If I trip over one more of your shoes, I’m throwing them all away.

Aren’t you supposed to be the adult?

I’m stuck! Help me!

I swear, I’m not scared.

What do you think a cupholder is for?

You know when your phone buzzes, it means I’m trying to talk to you, right?

Turn that sh*t off!!!!

When’s that last time we went on a date?

I thought you didn’t like cats?

The door’s locked.

Remember when you were a kid and you ______ (insert memory)

I’ll just tell your mom on you.

I thought you were nice.

I had a dream about you.

I work pretty hard around here, but you get all the credit

What color do you like better?

Am I your husband or your taxi service?

Take notes, sweetheart.

This is where you impress me, right?

Pick up lines only work when I’m drunk.

I can’t believe you didn’t remember

If that makes me a child, so be it.

I could beat you up, you know that right?

Would it kill you to help people?

I bet you can’t go 24 hours without cussing.

But, I said I love you.

Is it just me or is cold as hell in here?

I’m not weird, you’re just basic.

Just sleep with one eye open, that’s all I’m saying

Take off your shirt.

Why’s there a pregnancy test in the trash?

Way to go, kid.

I found the candles, we’ll be alright.

We could get struck by lightning, but you want to kiss in the rain.

You’re never this quiet, what’s wrong?

…or we could make out….

I said “I HAVE AN IDEA!”

Down the hall, second door on the left.

I warned you. He warned you. Your freaking mom warned you.

Sit still, for the love of all that is Holy.

Are you even human?

We’ll talk later.

K.

I’m afraid.

I thought there was time.

Can you just leave me alone?

I’ll carry it.

We’re not ‘fine’.

Are you really taking his side right now?

I like proving you wrong.

Girls can’t drive, plain and simple.

Who are you?

I think you need stitches

Must be a coincidence

Can you be romantic for once?

This is your fault by the way.

Nothing bad is going to happen, baby, I promise.

Excuse me for falling in love with you.

I have fans. More fans than you to be exact.  

I paid for half and you ate three-quarters.

I knew you’d be mad.

If you die, I’m going to kill you.

You’ve never smoked anything in your life.

You gave me a black eye.

Stop looking at me like that, weirdo.

What if it sinks?

Birds can’t fly without wings.

Sorry I’m protective over the things I love.

That SOOO classifies as a date.

No backsies.

You’re an idiot. I married an idiot.

I never liked it, I lied.

Remember, we have to get up early tomorrow.

Are you trying to flirt? Because, you’re embarrassing yourself.

Remember when we were dating and you _____

Be brave, sweetheart.

I’m sorry, but that was adorable.

You don’t hate me, quit lying to yourself.

You hear that? That’s the sound of my awesomeness.

She’s my daughter, I can read her diary.

That’s a fact, Jack.

Actually, I couldn’t care less.

I try my best.

Doesn’t make a difference to me anyways.

I’m glad you’re mine.

You look pretty good for your age.

You passed out for like an hour.

Delete it. Now.

You’re a jerk.

Are you high?

No, you’re MY bitch.

Ew ew ew. You’re so gross.

Spare change for the poor and lonely.

She’s 6, how can she scare you?

When’s the last time we ______

He’s spoiled rotten.

I can’t stay long.

There’s nothing we can do.

Do you ever stop smiling?

Step aside and watch a pro.

Never give him stuff like that!

You’re the one who left it laying around.

I’m a lucky girl. I’ll admit that.

Teach me how to play?

It’s called a prank.

Well, you’re a prick.

Good, I hope you feel bad.

You have cold, you’re not dying.

I have reasons. You wouldn’t get it.

I hope you have a cold shower.

You don’t mean that.

Sing to me, please.

Did you enjoy yourself last night?

Why do they behave for you?

Stop making your own rules.

Don’t open an umbrella in the house.

You know what happens when you assume things.

That’s open for discussion.

Oh, what a shocker, you have an excuse.

Be serious for two minutes, please.

I cheated.

What’s the biggest lie you ever told?

Pillows are over-rated.

Zombies aren’t real, I promise.

Are we lost or do you know where we are?

We started with one and now we have seven. You have no chill.

*Make up your own*

Happy Writing! Visit @prompt-bank for more prompts!

[alix-writes-things]

Untitled Unapologetic Rage Song by @alix-writes-things / @hiddenagender14

Shit took a wrong turn at Albuquerque

I guess you could say I’m a little “quirky”

My brain’s a mess

My heart’s a wreck

Im anxious, dysphoric and depressed

I guess I just gotta get used to living my life like this

Wrong body

Wrong brain

I’m in pain

But to you it’s a fucking game

This is my fucking life and I’m over it

I’m suicidal

But you decide

If I get to live or die

I get no say in who I am anymore

And honestly at this point my life’s just a fucking chore

I’m done

I just kinda wanna curl up and die

‘Cause because of you I spend my nights awake just to cry

It’s a mess

It’s a menace

And I’m on the fence

Of just jumping off a bridge with a rope around my neck

One end tied to a pole with me in its hold

I’m sorry daddy but I ain’t making it back home

Tell my siblings that I love them

Tell my friends not to miss me

Tell mama she can go fuck herself because she caused some of this misery

And no I ain’t placing blame

None of you are the reason my brain ain’t the same

As the rest of the world

They all laugh

They all smile

I’m sure it’ll take awhile

For any of y’all to know why I did this

But, hey, Jesus gave up his life

So merry fucking Christmas

Thats another thing

I’m a fucking atheist

I don’t believe in your “god” or any of their fame

I don’t do the whole religion thing

To me they’re all just the same

One made up story after another

They kinda blend together

Another fucking thing

Who you calling she?

That’s what started this misery

Bitch it’s fucking They/Them

And no I’m not multiple people

Grammar rules state that “they” can be singular

So miss me with that bullshit

Give me a different excuse

Don’t tell me that you won’t respect me

Just ‘cause of some dude on THC

The bible was a trip

We all fucking know it

Tell me what he smoked

So I can fucking smoke it

Yeah weed ain’t that bad

I’m sorry I had to say it

Next topic

What’s next?

Oh yeah

I’m fucking gay

I only like girls and non binary people

Boys are kinda iffy

To be honest

They’re a little bit icky

Too grabby

Too much staring

Masculinity is a prison

So is femininity

I break the fucking moulds

I’m an androgynous motherfucker

Who probably won’t get to grow old

Yeah, that’s right

My life expectancy is like fucking 30

Don’t expect me to stick around past like 20

Y’all are fucking bullshit

Spreading hate

Spreading lies

Thinking the gays will turn your kids to flies

And feed em to the frogs

That I guess we also turned gay

I wasn’t aware that sexuality was something you could persuade

You think this is a choice?

Think I chose to be hated?

I’m not a misfit that your god accidentally created

I’m a fucking human being

Not magic or witchcraft or fucking tranny spells

I’m a bitch who ain’t shit

But I sure am more than you

Kicking your son out just because he kissed a dude

Putting your daughter on the streets

Because she was born a he

Listen up, bitch

We’re in the 21st century

This shit it ain’t new

But your hate’s looking pretty old

Might wanna open up a window

It’s getting pretty hot

Oh wait, it’s because your daughter’s in the room

But before you call the cops

Just let me say...ha! Bitch you thought!

Just let me live my life

I ain’t doing any harm

The only thing I’m hurting here

Is my fucking arm

I been cutting since 11

Wanting to die since I was 6

You bet your ass I wish there were a simple fix

If you take away anything from this song

It’s that there’s a lesson you need to be learning

Because you’re fucking wrong

Sure I’m a little controversial

A little bit outspoken

But don’t try to fix what ain’t broken

Because one day you might be on the streets

That your kid was once lurking

Oh you want an apology?

For not giving you a warning?

Didn’t know we were talking about stuff that’s quite alarming?

Well get your head outta your ass

Look around at the people who pass

Remember refusing to apologise to them?

For the abuse

For the hate crimes

For all the times you made them cry

Oh, look!

Your thoughts are swarming!

Here’s your fucking trigger warning.

[alix-writes-things]

So. I wrote a song. Would any of y’all maybe be up to seeing the lyrics at least?

Stay safe, kiddos!

[alix-writes-things]

Okay. It’s been decided. After a unanimous vote (of two people because I’m impatient), I will be posting the lyrics. I’m gonna go ahead and give a little warning: they are kinda dark. I will be tagging appropriately, but if I miss a tag, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Stay safe, kiddos!

[alix-writes-things]

So. I wrote a song. Would any of y’all maybe be up to seeing the lyrics at least?

Stay safe, kiddos!

[tintinwrites]

We Need to Talk About Engagement

No, I don’t mean that step you take in the pursuit of marrying someone.

I mean interaction. Messages and reblogs.

A couple months ago, there were posts circulating about how the like to ratio reblog was unfair because likes do not give writers the opportunity to be seen where reblogs do. Once enough people reblogged this or added to it, engagement went way up and the ratios were better and people were sending messages and replying to fics about how much they loved them!

Then, it seems, everyone went “I did my part” and gave up on it.

Engagement seems to be at an all-time-low; the like to reblog ratio seems to be gapped even wider now, people are hardly sending messages in, and heck people are even reading fics without even LIKING them.

I thought it was me at first and that everyone grew bored of my writing, but then my friends said they weren’t gaining much attention either or they were no longer receiving many asks. And then posts about it started popping up about how engagement was down 50%.

Why? What is so bad about reblogging a fic or replying to it? We write for ourselves, but the sweet comments and messages make it worth putting out there for people. Seeing people simply like it or pay no mind to it is very discouraging.

Here are some things you can do to help engagement go up that are barely any effort on your part and are very appreciated:

Reblog a fic if you like it. You don’t even have to say anything if you are allowing other people the chance to see it.

Send asks. Comment on your reblogs if there’s something for you to say. Reply to the post. Put things in the tags bc we go and read them!

Popular writers; if you see a fic and you enjoy it, you should reblog it. If you have a nice following, they should be seen just as much as your fics should be, especially if written by a smaller writer.

Even if all you want to do is DM someone to tell them how great their fic is, that’s wonderful!

I understand there’s some inferiority/superiority thing on here where bc someone’s writing is popular they seem intimidating, but we LOVE COMMENTS. WE LOVE ASKS. IF SOMEONE DOES NOT LIKE THESE THINGS THEN THEY ARE A JERK WHO YOU SHOULD NOT SUPPORT THE WRITING OF.

Please just tell us what you’re thinking even if it’s “sdfoisjdfaslk” bc we really appreciate it and it makes us WANT to keep writing and showing our work.

The lack of interaction from people and the amount of silent readers who do no more than like is so discouraging to us and I think that’s kind of obvious across the platform, so PLEASE, do not be afraid to tell us what you think of the fic and to reblog it.

[oakskull]

If want to skip the long post here’s a shortened version:

If you want your favorite content creators to not feel like shit, reblog their writing (with a comment preferably) or otherwise tell them that you see and like their work.

[botwstoriesandsuch]

Pssst

Hey, are you an artist or writer with WIPs?

Come here... I got a secret for you pssst come ‘ere

[kittmoon]

waiting in deep suspense

[botwstoriesandsuch]

Psst you ready here comes the secret

Here it comes

[moinsbienquekaworu]

I am also very curious about this secret

[botwstoriesandsuch]

Your time spent enjoying the creative process is infinitely more valuable that any final project you create. So stop putting yourself down for never finishing or posting those WIPs because every moment you spent creating something you loved is a moment not wasted. Your progress and talent is measured by your passion not your number of posts.

[worse0mens-deactivated20240701]

I genuinely really need to hear this, quite often

[gay-irl]

trans_irl

[xanderwithanx]

The DREAM

[nikniknikin]

I distinctly remember the first time my dad called me my right name. I was sixteen, I’d gotten my driver’s license not too long ago, and now that I was driving, my dad gave me a credit card so I could get gas, or food if I was staying late at school due to marching band. He was very clear, this card was for food and gas only. Only gas and food. Just those two categories of product. He would be checking the bill. I had no desire to buy anything else with this card.

However. Often when getting food after marching practice, or on our scant breaks, I’d drive my friends to burger king or little ceasers or starbucks or whatever, and sometimes not all of my friends could afford the food they wanted. And well…food is food. I have a big appetite, and as long as I didn’t go crazy overboard and order catering for the whole band, a few extra burgers and shakes wouldn’t stand out on a monthly bill. So I bought my friends food. 

I did this for several months, and sometime during that came out to my parents. They both thought it was a phase, and that I would grow out of it. Since they’re not terrible people their approach to me having ‘a boy phase’ was to let me do my thing and wait for me to change my mind. I didn’t change my mind, and eventually they understood that, but that’s a whole other post. The point is my dad didn’t discourage me from transitioning, but avoided talking about it with me. He stopped calling me his daughter, but replaced it with child rather than son, that kind of thing.  

But back to the credit card. Eventually I started feeling guilty. TECHNICALLY I was obeying the rule ‘food and gas only’, but I knew I was bending it. I nervously admitted to him one day that sometimes…on occasion…once in a while… I’d buy a friend food. I waited solemnly for his judgement. He walked over to me, put his hands on my shoulders, looked into my eyes sternly and said,

“Zackary, we are Italian. If you let your friends go hungry….” (and here he decided to shake me just for a little emphasis) “I will disown you.” 

And that’s when I knew he’d come around. Trans? Fine okay sure, give it a shot. Stingy? Get the fuck out. 

[ace-of-spaids2]

I’m-

[lyresandlasers]

list of favorite things as a fanfic author:

When someone is really freaking mad at me for inducing an emotional response from them

when readers give me a background of how/when they read my writing

when readers give me a background of why they shouldn’t have been reading my writing (usually while at work)

when readers quote my work back to me in comments

the frickin’ real heroes here, the ones who comment on every chapter of an ongoing multi-chapter fic