#kily asks

[kilyra]

do you still write for dex?

Hey! I don't really write for anyone atm. I started rewatching Daredevil so the oomph might come back though, but I don't want anyone to hold their breaths right now. I was really excited to see the influx of new readers though recently (we all know why but I'll keep it spoiler free). But yeah, my muse in general is quite dormant atm.

Sending all my love though, thank you for reaching out!

[kilyra]

Awwwww thank you so much!! It's been a bit of a tough time (and has brought all my writing to a complete stand still unfortunately). So I appreciate the smile - you are such a lovely, lovely person 💗💗💗

[kilyra]

Hey Kily, I know your fics always get a certain amount of notes (bc they're actually good ofc) do you have an advice for me what to do when you get like no notes at all on a fic bc no one seems to read or like it? Thank you in advance.

First off, thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it. And second, this is going to be a bit lengthy, so be prepared!

I think I lucked out early on - right fandom right time (Marvel Netflix gang at a real high point of the shows). And having a fic ready to go when one of the shows released a new season really helped to get noticed. I also wrote for some of the characters that had smaller followings here so I ended up getting the attention of people who were really excited to see content that was kind of hard to come by. Which translated into lovely people who were happy to engage with me so we could geek the heck out together. 

The second thing I noticed is engagement was at its highest when my content output was it its highest. I don’t know what the algorithm are or how it might have added into it, but when I was putting out fics 1-3 times a week, I think I showed up on searches more? Plus, it was obvious how active I was on here, so maybe that was part of it - it’s more fun to interact with someone that’s around?

To be honest, I’m shocked that people are still along for the ride and leaving comments on my stories these days. My content output is next to nil and I can’t even get my crap together enough to finish some of my favourite arcs (Side note, I do intend, but don’t know when, to write more Eric Northman, finish my Helena B arc, and hopefully next week finish my Cobra Kai one too!). So because I haven’t been as on top of this as I was when I first started, I’m especially grateful.

So all that being said, I suspect traffic on your page is the issue - it’s hard to stand out and be noticed sometimes and I hear it’s been a problem across the board right now. But still, I suggest more engagement - post more stories and make sure they’re thoroughly tagged. If not stories, at least posts relevant to your fandoms, and reblogging other writers or content (with a fun comment so you guys can go back and forth) is great too. I have met some wonderful people here and us chatting on each others posts I think helped both of us be noticed by more people. On that same thought, participate in writer events put on by fellow writers here as it might help be seen by a new audience.

Other than those suggestions, my advice is that you write fics for yourself. When I put out the Johnny Lawrence one, I actually logged off a couple days after because I didn’t want to get caught up or disappointed in how much it was or wasn’t getting noticed. I had already started writing the second fic so I didn’t want to be discouraged if it didn’t go over well. I know, it’s not great advice though because yes, we all know we are writing these for ourselves, but being noticed gives us the oomph to do more. At it’s core though, we all have to remember this point. If we aren’t writing these for ourselves, we won’t keep going for long.

It’s hard because you can do all the “right” things and still not make much headway. I know some of my favourite stories went totally under the radar. But hopefully I rambled out something of use here. Sending all my love though, please don’t be discouraged! Have fun, write what you love, and jump into the community to have more fun. Things have a way of coming together 💗

[kilyra]

I don't know if you do that, but can you write a long one shot about the helena x reader having a one night stand, when helena is with her friends and meet casual with the reader again a couple of days later

Hey! I haven't been in a fic head space unfortunately but...

When Helena runs into you days after your little...meeting...your heart jumps to your throat. As you catch her eye, her blank look passes through confusion to a small, knowing grin that quickly dies as her eyes dart to the friends she’s with. Friends might not be the right term, since she’s with Dinah Lance and Renee Montoya...maybe eventually friends, but more like coworkers at the moment. Which is why the confident, dominating woman you met the other night was suddenly awkward...like teenager levels of awkward. Even once she steps to the side with you for a few minutes alone, the nervousness is there. She offers a shy smile as she asks how you’re doing and as you reply you notice some awkwardness slip away. This softer version of the woman from the other night is endearing and you find yourself even more drawn to her, but in an entirely different way. And, when she suddenly admits that she’s been thinking about you, you were hooked. It was a brief chat and soon you had to part ways again...but this time you exchanged numbers.  

[kilyra]

I loved your Johnny Lawrence imagine, could you tag me in anything else you write for him or Cobra Kai?

Thank you so much!! Done and done, you’re on the list - and I’m hoping to get another fic up soon :D

[kilyra]

Headcanons on being ward's girlfriend, but being younger. (Also how other people would react)

Well, age is nothing but a number baby (and I assume we’re talking fully legal) and older/younger pairing are common enough these day that I don’t see anyone reacting any differently than they would about him being in any other relationship.

However...all that being said...if we’re talking S1 (and frankly, most of S2) and being real about this, it could potentially be bad, mostly for the gal (of any age really). Ward is emotionally stunted, so there is the possibility he could prevent his young girlfriend from growing because he wants her to stay at the same emotional level as him. So where as she might want to start letting their relationship mature by being a bit more domestic, he’d still want to let loose with drinks or his pain meds etc. Or if she wants to get better at communicating and talking issues out, he might just stick with explosive blow ups as if that’s normal or okay. I mean, that’s just a couple examples, but that theme could play across lots of areas in their relationship. It wouldn’t be a good time in his life for anyone trying to be with him, regardless of the age, but I think a younger person might have an even more challenging time. 

But, if it’s post S2 and he’s in a healthy place, back to the first answer - age is secondary to how much they care about each other 💗

[kilyra]

I finished Season 2 of Umbrella Academy and since we all know how much you love Diego, I had to come over and ask how you're doing 🤗

Wow, the fact that TUA made you think of me makes me endlessly happy! 💗I just finished it myself and honestly I think I loved it even more than S1!!

I’m doing well - keeping safe and working from home. I finally started writing for the first time in months, but it’s for an anthology (Beneath the Twin Suns) so I’ve still got a terrible lack of content going on (although I’m excited to be getting a short story published!).

But, now that the anthology pushed me into doing a bit of writing, I’m hoping I’ll get inspired for some fics, especially after seeing TUA! 

How have you been? Keeping well and safe in these scary times I hope!!

[kilyra]

Heya! I love your posts a lot so well written and the characters are spot on! And i was wondering if your requests were open? 😁

Hey poor, dear Anon! I’m so sorry I left this sitting here for ages. I’ve been around and kind of not been around if that makes sense. 

You are so freaking wonderful and thank you so much for your sweet message, I really appreciate it. 💗

If you happen to see this and haven’t given up on me at this point (because it was really a long time this was in my inbox, I’m sorry again), my requests aren’t really open, but if you want to send an idea my way, I will write it if it grabs me. I know that kind of sounds the same, but requests are more concrete and to be honest, as much as I want to write these days, it’s not really happening. So making promises isn’t a great plan.

But gosh, thank you again!!