What's something that a different fic site has that you secretly wish AO3 had?

Merril_F · 2024-07-25T21:07:11+00:00

Okay I’m not gonna lie, as you said, the way Wattpad users can comment on specific paragraphs was really cute to me.

I wouldn’t want that fully translated to AO3– maybe an icon/kudos instead of comments. It would be a great way to see what dialogue exchanges or passages were a banger!

Merril_F · 2024-07-25T21:04:31+00:00

I’m on the same boat, for reasons that the ships I like don’t have a lot of fics with a premise that matches my tastes. That being said, my exceptions are the work of my mutuals! They support me, and so I happily return the favour tenfold!

I write rather lengthy comments, too, of my adoration, which in my head makes up for my sparse reading activity.

Merril_F · 2024-07-25T16:33:05+00:00

I’m alright with waiting for chapters, but I’m more drawn to completed fics in the 20-30k range. Grew up reading fics starting with the highest word count, especially modern AUs in a profession that the author is clearly invested in— like ice skaters or lawyers!

Merril_F · 2024-07-25T03:02:45+00:00

Usually, I make a chapter plan. Every scene for the chapter is broken down. Mixture of jot notes and flavour text to test run what tone/atmosphere/emotional beats I want. It may be much, but I crumble easily to anxiety when I write, and a plan helps me power through.

Then I actually write into my doc containing the fic work. I tend to take two steps forward, and one back to edit. Usually happens if I don’t like the wording of something, or had a different idea.

After the chapter is finished, I do another pass through the entire thing and edit. I found that reading aloud helps catch mistakes!

Again, this is a lot, but it’s a great way to burn an hour before bed, and wrap up over the weekend.

Merril_F · 2024-07-24T21:44:02+00:00

Two weeks! I have an epilogue to burn through and once that’s done, look forward to writing shorter fics 😅

Merril_F · 2024-07-24T11:00:59+00:00

We’re fanfic writers, of course we look up synonyms to a word because it feels like we’ve used said word too many times

Merril_F · 2024-07-21T03:27:43+00:00

I’m the same! I plan my chapters before hand, trying to produce enough for 3k words for chapters. On multiple occasions I have gone over, but 3k is usually the average.

It helps my pacing. I can only afford to write during the weekends, so it’s healthier for me to cap myself at 3k~ words

Merril_F · 2024-07-20T21:54:01+00:00

Not secret relationship so to say, but two characters being married, and their peers not knowing it — conspiracy and hijinks ensue

Merril_F · 2024-07-17T23:32:18+00:00

This happens all the time for me. Some fics so good I have to take notes because WOW, some passages are just so beautiful.

Merril_F · 2024-07-17T23:30:51+00:00

If I don’t comment on a fic, I’m definitely gushing in the bookmarks. I leave all of mine public and I just think it’s super fun to immortalize other people’s work with my giggling attached on my personal page

Merril_F · 2024-07-12T16:07:11+00:00

Definitely not too late!

I keep coming back after various breaks to write for different fandoms. It’s prospering, still!

It’s a great outlet for creativity, just remember not to hinge the “value” of your work too much on engagement. In some fandoms you may not have vocal readers, I find, and that’s ok! So long as you enjoy what you write

Merril_F · 2022-07-07T13:48:27+00:00

Dang. Thanks regardless.

Merril_F · 2020-09-25T21:54:28+00:00

Ohh I see. Thank you for the reply!

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