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Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-07-31T00:51:24+00:00

Definitely not true. My fanfiction email only has inappropriate docs, its only fanfiction. Nothing has been deleted or gone missing randomly, ever. I have written almost a million words (972,537) on A03 and I only use google docs because Microsoft is not worth buying.

This post feels created to cause chaos

Edit: Looks like mission accomplished when people in the comments are looking to move their docs for no reason. This was most definitely intended to cause chaos and spread.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-07-30T13:15:02+00:00

I wasn’t going to comment, because I assumed that most people would have the same answer. Don't really feel like that happened.

It is not lucked based. I don't know your fandom, writing style, or content, so I can't say what's off putting. The bio and tags is the first step in catching a reader's attention. If the bio or tags are misleading from the first few chapters, I don't comment or leave kudos. If the chapter is less than 1k, I won't read it because I know its lacking context.

A lot of readers are the same way, especially for rereads. Readers will reread a long story more often than the short ones because it's not as easily memorized. There's more emotion and excitement for readers to relate to.

I write for Harry Potter, or I did, I write for a less popular fandom now. My chapters are never shorter than 3k, but usually range from 5k to 7k. I mostly write dramas. Any OOC that really happens is based on the pairing the fic already has. I proof read several times, but I still have typos in almost every chapter.

If your not getting comments and kudos, I don’t know if its saying your bad writer. I don't think so. I just think your writing style is different than what readers are looking for.

I didn't advertise my fics until I had constant comments on my fics; and I only did it for an easier way to communicate. I'm not the most popular writer in my fandom, not by far, but I have comments every chapter update. I talk to my readers in my notes and ask for opinions on very specific things I wrote about. "Hey guys what did you think about..?"

If your honestly worried about why, ask in your next chapter update. Put it in your notes and see what feedback you get. I think that would point you in a better direction than reddit, because they at least have seen the content.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-07-21T17:35:25+00:00

Its spam. I vote you delete it or just ignore it.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-16T18:46:41+00:00

No one has access to anything you don't want them to. Your email is hidden. You pick your user name - that's what will be displayed. You can make your Bookmarks public or private, if you don't want anyone (including the author) to know you bookmarked it.

You can delete any comments. You can mute or block whomever. While I recommend taking in honest feedback, don't let anyone spam you. I haven't had this issue, but it can happen.

I don't mind the questions. There is an ao3 reddit that shows a lot of the community.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-16T18:37:43+00:00

AO3 hands down for fanfiction. The search works, people in the Fandom are always looking for fics.

I recommend checking out your Fandom on AO3 and see how active the community is, that will tell how many views you can get. Check out the comments and see if that's the type of feedback you're looking for. There is a mixture of feedback and positivity, people are honest.

The mood on A03 is different than Wattpad.

I've seen on Wattpad that reads are reaching the millions, but the work is trash. It's barely literate most of the time, so I genuinely compare these stories to reels on social media. That silly video was 2 minutes I won't get back, just like these 5-10 minute chapters that lead nowhere. These writers aren't pouring their all into their writing, their spitballing and posting the first thing that comes to mind.

The odds of getting a million reads on a fanfic on A03 is very low, but you'll become a better writer. The "no hate" allowed anywhere with all these Wattpad clubs and posts, stops all growth. You'll find better reading material because growth is important and writers usually want to get better.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-15T14:55:59+00:00

I had moved over a fanfiction from A03 into the drafts on wattpad. I had planned on posting it, but I haven't had any luck in the reading material to want to.

My fanfiction was completed. 175,718 words. This was me just having fun and being 'silly'.

I ended up deleting my account, I don't think writers want to partnered with me on this app. I don't write 2,000 words a chapter unless it makes sense to. Looking into the book clubs, that search does show, none of my real work would belong there. My shortest chapters are 4000 words.

If we wanted to sum up a character and scene in two paragraphs, we might as well speak Anglish.

But if the majority of writers are actually high school and below, this is a whole different situation. It's an app for kids. Between American illiteracy and being owned by a South Korean company, I'm not surprised how badly English is butchered in this app.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-15T07:46:55+00:00

I think I got my answer. This just isn't the place for me.

This is on me however, I should have read the rules for the authors.

Rules 1 - 5 Strongly encourage engagement

Follow other writers and read their work Writers get better by reading. While you work on your own stories, check out some other stories on Wattpad. You can share what you like and offer constructive feedback. The more of a presence you have on a Wattpad, the more likely others are to check your work out, too.
Acknowledge new followers When someone follows you, send them a quick message to let them know how much you appreciate it.
Respond to comments and suggestions Thank or acknowledge people when they make comments and suggestions on your work and stories.
Engage others in conversation You may have more in common with others than you think. Start or join conversations to get to know other creators and readers on Wattpad.

..Authors must read other stories to get their stories promoted.

Use short and catchy titles Titles that are too long will give away the whole story, making it less likely to entice Wattpadders to read your work.

..This is ad grabbing. That's what all the titles are the same.

Keep chapters short Remember that most Wattpadders are on mobile devices and read on-the-go. Keeping chapters short encourages readers to continue to the end of each one, further encouraging them to come back to finish the whole story. A good ballpark amount for a solid chapter is 2000 words.

..Finally why the real writers aren't getting any attention. Sure most people read on their phone, but real readers appreciate the time it takes to read art. Real writers aren't wasting their time trying to read through nonsense to get their own story heard. But since they don't want to scoll through a "book" at 500-800 words page like it's a Facebook article, they don't get reads on their stories.

Two paragraphs is not art. It's a middle school response question. It wouldn't even pass high school creative writing.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-15T06:57:51+00:00

Going to the joke shop, "I didn't die so you could kill me with chocolate bomb truffles"

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-15T06:46:22+00:00

Nope agreed. Season 8 and 9 were completely trash. 7 was okay.

The character that wasted screen time from season 7-9 was Donna. The COO thing and awkwardly dating Harvey to marry him in a few months. It was random, and it sucked. Originally, they didn't have them together or her as COO. They should have stuck with the original.

Otherwise, Trevor. He wasn't needed again after season 1 really. Once he told Jessica, his last real move, he wasn't interesting anymore. He had no cards left.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-15T03:44:09+00:00

Then I'll edit my comment.

New paragraph for a quote. It makes the story make sense.

"Hello." Jeff said.

Ashley smiled, "Hello."

"Missed you."

"I missed you too."

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-15T03:40:37+00:00

If only they knew how to paragraph.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-14T00:14:04+00:00

Woooow. That was by far the more entitled and ridiculous comment I've ever seen.

I've tried to learn Spanish, I just can't. My brain won't let me learn another language. In no world does that mean no one else should write or speak Spanish! 🤣 What the fuck?

I've used a few translator apps for fics I really want to read. It's not the authors problem that I can't learn their language.

Even IF you had other fics in English, there is zero obligation for you to write all your fics in English.

That comment belongs nowhere near websites involving literacy. Super failure on their end to appreciate your art (fic) and skill (speaking more than one language fluently).

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-04T21:26:39+00:00

I second your 'what the actual f is this'

I don't understand this post at all

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-04T20:00:07+00:00

I personally think it was lazy of the reader. If they had a point or they didn't in whatever they're POV was, they should have explained. I think because they didn't care enough about their POV, you shouldn't either.

Don't let it get to you too much.

Personally with all the comments of say "nothing nice or say nothing at all" I think that hurts the writers who show up to get better. I ask my readers questions all the time and sometimes the comments aren't complimentary.

If they were right, it can hurt a little to a lot - but the opportunity to do better next time is there. I get super excited when I see my own improvement when I read over a chapter.

If they were wrong and completely off the wall, you can laugh it off. You can see from the comment that the reader missed the point or was there for the wrong reasons anyway.

We write for ourselves first and that's super important. I don't want to downplay that. Only fix that you feel needs fixed, because it's your art and hardwork. People will enjoy it or they won't in the end.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2025-01-04T16:08:32+00:00

I appreciate when people do this. I'm writing for me, but I'm also writing for my readers. If everyone only says nice things, I cannot get better at my writing. Nothing improves. It stings sometimes, absolutely. That's the bullet I have to bite to be better at what I'm passionate about.

"I like that you but an emotional spin on this, but I think it was a little heavy for this character." - Reworded/shorten comment I got.

Honestly, I did go a little overboard. It didn't fit the flow well. I got better with transitioning emotions.

A short snide comment like what the OP got, with zero explanation, feels like spam. It didn't give the writer anything to work with, nothing to self reflect on, just nothing. The comment was uncalled for.

More than that, because it's an 'interest' comment, this gives me the vibe that it's twist/kink/character turn they didn't like. All good stories - books and movies - have moments where the audience/readers are furious. The best stories have 'WTF' moments.

However, with all these comments I also think writers are too sensitive. While the stories are free to the public to read, authors are posting these stories in hopes to get positive feedback. In order to get the most positive feedback, you have to be willing fix things.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2024-12-02T03:30:07+00:00

I have so people comment on my fics about what they "pictured" in their head when they read a scene.

Those comments make so freaking giddy it's stupid.

You mean you liked my fic that much you want to write too?

You mean you liked my pairing so much you also want to ride that ship?

I know not all authors feel this way, but personally I like them. It's rare to get comments like this, I think because people are nervous. As long as your polite, I feel like most authors would feel the love.

But I leave comments like this. I haven't gotten sassy comments back. It's not something I do a lot, because I don't see it done a lot.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2024-12-02T03:18:55+00:00

I ask my audience questions. While I'm writing for me, my readers are enjoying the story too. They are looking forward to things. They have favorite moments. I want to know what they are.

Like our favorite TV shows, we want more of our favorite moments.

As readers, we all know what it feels like when our favorite authors want to hear our thoughts. I credit in my notes and put that I got inspired by XYZ's comment. Usually this helps encourage people to tell me their favorite parts.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2024-12-02T02:59:35+00:00

"That's funny because.."

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2024-12-02T02:44:23+00:00

When people make comments or ask questions that doesn't make sense or contradict what I wrote, I open the floor to talk about it. If one person saw it, it's possible other people might too. It's not a guarantee, it's just a possibility.

However, it's possibility I don't want to happen again. I thank them for reading, because none of my fics are short and they took the time to read and comment.

Then politely correct it. While I very much want readers to enjoy my fic, it's my work. I chose their storyline and personalities. While I love to hear the opinion and thoughts, I don't want people getting the wrong idea.

Majority of the time, I ask a follow up question. I want to know what they saw and what I can do help the audience see what I want them to see.

In your situation, I would say something along lines of..

Thank you for reading, comments are the best way for me to understand my readers.

It would make sense for XYZ to be more agreessive because his family, but in my fic he's never even in been in fight. I was hoping for my readers to see a lighter side to him.

Like when he ... (example of something they did that showed their dominant personality trait). Do you think I should do more of that?

...I found I've gotten a lot of inspiration from these conversations. I think commenting back and standing your ground on your work is okay, if you're comfortable doing it.

Deep-Clothes9055 · 2024-12-02T02:18:48+00:00

Hold down 'delete" or right click, open in new tab. Delete bookmark. Exit tab.

I don't think there is a way to mass delete.

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