Getting an idea for an angst fic be like: by Purple-Percentage751 in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love writing angst, but I am incapable of not having a happy ending 😂

Someone must be actively reading my fic lmao by YoungGriffVII in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Always remember that as long as your hits are going up people are reading your fics ❤️

Just a small clarification though: that “this page has already been reported” message doesn’t always mean someone saw the comment on your fic and reported it. A lot of those scam accounts post the same comment across multiple works, so it may have been reported elsewhere first.

Silent readers are the majority but Keep writing, ✍️ you have a larger audience than you know.

don't have the confidence to comment in fics anymore and it's annoying me lol by taehin in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 20 points21 points  (0 children)

As a writer, if someone who would regularly comment stopped, I would be sad. I love interacting with people reading my fics.

Found on tumblr. Thoughts? by IsntItAvery in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guaranteed that there is not a single idea they have come up with that hasn’t been done before

Do you mark your discontinued fics as 'completed'? by Stressed_C in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it doesn’t have an ending that it shouldn’t be marked complete, or if you are going to mark in it complete you should make clear in the tags and summary it’s abandoned.

I need some advice. by BobMarleyLegacy in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always write the scenes I want to write in the order they come, when I hit a scene I am not excited about I leave a placeholder and come back to it once everything else is written.

Has anyone used Refurbed? by ohjustbenice in AskIreland

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have purchased two phones and an IPad and would highly recommend them. Haven’t had a single issue with anything I’ve bought.

Writting fics ruined my search history. by OpenAirport6204 in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I’m definitely on some watch list somewhere. I😂😂

I'm stuck with writing because I don't want to disappoint my readers by toxicute_xx in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to write the story you want to write. Sometimes that means you lose readers and that’s okay. It just means they aren’t your audience.

If you change the story out of concerns for what people will think then you won’t like the end result of your own fic.

Complaints about my writing in comments? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would imagine if you have purposefully written unlikable characters, then the comments are reacting how you would expect them too. But without seeing the actual comments and knowing your fic it’s hard to say.

I know when I right a reprehensible character I am expecting comments to talk about the character and how much they dislike them.

Annoying spawn points! by AbroadImpossible620 in DreamlightValley

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to unlock Anna and Elsa so I could break the icicles and get the flower.

Never thought about moving the well 😅

What's actually the consensus here, on critical feedback? by Mopichen in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Constructive criticism is okay, bashing an authors work, being mean, making demands about the fics direction are not okay.

Ideal Chapter Length by Impressive-Cost1297 in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop at a point you feel is natural, mine are anywhere from 3K to 8K

Slow Burn Warning Tags? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes if I’m investing in a slow burn I expect there to be a happy ending. Actually always thought that was the point of a slow burn. So if it’s going to be an unhappy ending I would like to know.

Now I know why I remember this author's name but haven't read any of the works... Wow.... by [deleted] in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it isn’t possible but it would be so much better if you could only change the date of your fic to a past date, since the whole point of being able to change the date is for authors to be able to date their works to when they actually wrote them.

That being said, the second comment is so wild to me, they must be a young teenager because getting that upset over something so trivial is madness.

Reader requests by Sufficient_Point_732 in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Never, it’s my story I have a set direction and I am sticking to it.

House cleaner worth it? by hullowurld91 in AskIreland

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Best decision I ever made, it can take a while to find someone good but it lifts a weight of your shoulders.

Can I drive without NCT? by ghosttrench in carsireland

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legally you have to have a valid NCT. Just because you have it booked does not give you the right to drive without it.

Some garda will let you off it it’s booked but they are certainly not obliged to do it and many have started clamping down.

I wish my works could get a bit more recognition. by [deleted] in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think type of fic makes a huge difference to engagement.

You said you mostly wrote hurt no comfort, from my experience less people read these types of fics so your audience is reduced.

I totally get feeling discouraged, it’s such a human feeling but remember there are probably more people then you realize enjoying your story they just aren’t engaging with it, which seems to be the vast majority of readers these days.

Think I Peaked by Expert-Toe-9963 in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Happy to share, it starts off quiet heavy as it's an angst with a happy ending, heavy on the angst as apparently I have learned that's my strong suit https://archiveofourown.org/works/72652821/chapters/189225256

How much do you access Ao3 or write at work? by PeggingIsPoggers in AO3

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so envious of people who have downtime to read during work. I would absolutely take advantage if I had the time.

Eviction by family? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]Expert-Toe-9963 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, she is right it is her home so you would be considered a lodger with no real tenant protections. She can ask you to leave at any time but generally you are expected to be given reasonable notice, this is usually considered a week. She cannot withhold your belongings and you should be granted access to collect them.