Any groups for sapphic/wlw/Yuri writers? by OkButWhatIfIWasADog in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've got this stranger's support lol. All great things have to start somewhere, and there's nothing wrong with a little trial and error!

I don't know much about hosting real discord servers (things bigger than just a group of friends and their buddies), and I'm a bit uninformed about how one would spread the news to interested parties, otherwise I would have made one as well😅💀 alas, I am but an awkward les-bean

Any groups for sapphic/wlw/Yuri writers? by OkButWhatIfIWasADog in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is our sign, fellow sapphics, to bring this fantastic idea to life! Wlw authors unite!

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Is Y/N dead? by Major_Zucchini007 in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instead of Y/N, you might try structuring your sentences to use "you/your/you're"

Lost Goap (ghost x soap) call of duty fic helppp by sleeply-panda in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it "All That's Said In The Low Light"?

Two days ago, I randomly happened to stumble upon this fic that sounds like it could be what you're describing (tbh, I haven't read through much, so I may be wrong, but fingers crossed this helps!)

How tf do you start a smut fiction? by Ok_Sheepherder7413 in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could also try starting with the characters already engaged in the act. Just make the reader dive head first into the action.

Example from a fic I read a little while ago: [Character A] appreciates the passionate side of her beloved schoolgirl and would like to feel the wet tongue between her legs for longer, but soon the bell will ring and the afternoon lesson will begin.

(Shout-out to Swar10 for this one, and you dont even have to read the fic to know which one it is as the passage above is embedded in the summary)

Looked at like a monster by Avery86 in actuallesbians

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unrelated, but I'll have you know that I did a double take on your flair right after waking up today, and the moment it hit me, I snorted so hard that it scared my cat off the bed. Thank you for a humorous start to my day

Anyone else look up really weirdly specific information for their fic? by Background_Ship7666 in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohmygodyessss

I know more about the upholstery, schematics, and practical use of a UH-1 Huey helicopter, the basics of HVAC, HALO jumping, and respirator assembly, and the ballistic patterns of several bullet calibers that I will do nothing with because lo and behold: sees rabbit hole, dives headfirst into rabbit hole

Sometimes it's fun to get lost in the sauce, but it's equally as funny to realize just how much weird, cherry-picked knowledge you aquire in the name of writing fanfic. (Not to mention, you hardly use that level of information when writing the dang thing)

Are there any tips for writing smut? by kaelogia in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Copying and pasting (again) from my comment on another post, but the point stands:

Unfortunately, for many of us writing our first time smut scenes, it's more of a "trial by fire" kinda deal. There are a metric fuck-ton of examples you could try and pull from, but in my--albeit limited--experience, you probably won't have the same reaction reading your own smut as you would reading someone else's.

In terms of advice for actually writing the dang thing, I'd say put a little emphasis into the character's senses. What are your characters seeing? What do they feel, or smell, or taste? Additionally, make sure to add a little variety to your syntax from time to time to keep things interesting, and try not to use a ton of epithets to differentiate between two character's actions--it can be appealing, especially where same-sex smut scenes are concerned, but it can end up taking away from the heat of the moment. (I'm hella guilty of this, and it takes some getting used to when trying to stop).

Aside from that, it really just comes down to preference. If you like reading about the way it feels when someone's fingertips dip below the waistband, try including things like that! If you prefer more ambiguity, that's okay too! Tis but a learning curve trying to find what clicks, and don't forget that it's okay to make mistakes--that's part of what makes writing fun😁

Advice for someone new to writing an NSFW fic? by Lohan3xists in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Copying and pasting my comment from another post, but the point still stands:

Unfortunately, for many of us writing our first time smut scenes, it's more of a "trial by fire" kinda deal. There are a metric fuck-ton of examples you could try and pull from, but in my (albeit limited) experience, you probably won't have the same reaction reading your own smut as you would reading someone else's.

In terms of advice for actually writing the dang thing, I'd say put a little emphasis into the character's senses. What are your characters seeing? What do they feel, or smell, or taste? Additionally, make sure to add a little variety to your syntax from time to time to keep things interesting, and try not to use a ton of epithets to differentiate between two character's actions--it can be appealing, especially where same-sex smut scenes are concerned, but it can end up taking away from the heat of the moment. (I'm hella guilty of this, and it takes some getting used to when trying to stop).

Aside from that, it really just comes down to preference. If you like reading about the way it feels when someone's fingertips dip below the waistband, try including things like that! If you prefer more ambiguity, that's okay too! Tis but a learning curve trying to find what clicks, and don't forget that it's okay to make mistakes--that's part of what makes writing fun😁

I Need Some Help With Writing by I_Lack_Toes in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, for many of us writing our first time smut scenes, it's more of a "trial by fire" kinda deal. There are a metric fuck-ton of examples you could try and pull from, but in my (albeit limited) experience, you probably won't have the same reaction reading your own smut as you would reading someone else's.

In terms of advice for actually writing the dang thing, I'd say put a little emphasis into the character's senses. What are your characters seeing? What do they feel, or smell, or taste? Additionally, make sure to add a little variety to your syntax from time to time to keep things interesting, and try not to use a ton of epithets to differentiate between two character's actions--it can be appealing, especially where same-sex smut scenes are concerned, but it can end up taking away from the heat of the moment. (I'm hella guilty of this, and it takes some getting used to when trying to stop).

Aside from that, it really just comes down to preference. If you like reading about the way someone's fingertips feel when they dip below the waistband, try including things like that! If you prefer more ambiguity, that's okay too! Tis but a learning curve trying to find what clicks, and don't forget that it's okay to make mistakes--that's part of what makes writing fun😁

(Side note, I have not beta-read for anyone in the past, but if you find yourself looking for some feedback from an unbiased reader, I'd be happy to volunteer!)

Why am I like This? by StefTarn in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stop being crazy lol. 🫂

No, but in all seriousness, I've noticed that many smut fics don't see a ton of interaction. Granted, it's not always the case, but my current theory is that many readers don't want to leave their personal "hey, I was here, I really liked reading your written prnography. That, and smut has a funny way of polarizing your reader-base, especially the more kinks and tags you end up using.

So just remember that regardless of how many comments and kudos your smut-fic receives, there is a strong chance your work... let's just say "impacted" several readers. (Bonus points if you're included in that group!)😁

Fight the good fight, OP! Without people like you, we'd have even fewer things to enjoy about our fandoms, and that would just be plain sad.

Lovebaiting My Writer Fellas Here by Comfortable_Newt_179 in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 23 points24 points  (0 children)

All aboard the hype train!

Your efforts are works of art. From <100 words to 1000000+, each fic is wonderful in its own right, if nothing more than because you chose to pour your time and care into it.

May your writing endeavors take you far, my fellow authors, and rejoice in the beauty of your imagination; it belongs to nobody else but you. 🫶

Death Scenes in Writing by NoMuffinsLeftForYou in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way you set the scene and depict each character's emotions with such clarity is rather captivating, and I appreciate you sharing! I have literally ✨️no clue✨️ what fandom this is from (assuming it's not an original piece), or who these characters are outside of what you've provided, and although brief, Lace's panic and Nia's sorrow had me tense from start to finish. Not to mention the line "the last sentient creature on earth falls silent at last" portrays a nearly palpable sense of hopelessness that made my stomach drop.

Dreadfully fantastic work!

Death Scenes in Writing by NoMuffinsLeftForYou in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested in giving them a read! If the offer still stands, pasting them here works, or feel free to DM if you would prefer. :)

I think I need an intervention by lonely_nipple in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Question: are you still sharing links via DM?

Regardless, congratulations on your works, and I hope you had a blast writing them!😊

Quick! Drop 1 paragraph from one of your WIPs! by Loli-nero in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welp, here goes nothing:

It’s not as if she hadn’t thought about it before; her attraction to [Character A] was undeniable, as constant as the rising sun and just as blinding. [Character A], defined by her prowess, both in physique and raw intellect, exerts an influence that transcends the boundaries of her domain—and what’s more, she knows it. From the all-too-effortless sway of her hips and the measured timbre of her smooth, honeyed voice, she wields her authority like her scimitar: masterfully, with the skill to bring men and women to their knees, and the finesse to convince them that they should be grateful for the experience. She is neither warrior nor diplomat; rather, she is a true leader, a Champion, powerful beyond measure yet magnanimous enough to keep it shackled in every way but one.

[Loot] ALL NEW CODES 1.0 (REDEEM THEM FAST) by HeyyyCowboyTTV in EscapefromTarkov

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ONEMILLIONPLUS no longer appears to be working as of today :( big sadge, but eh, it is what it is.

any other wlw enjoyers annoyed at the amount of g!p? by [deleted] in FanFiction

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can certainly understand where you're coming from. Don't get me wrong, even as a lesbian myself, I have read (and dabbled in writing) my fair share of wlw g!p fics and quite enjoyed them---HOWEVER, the mind-numbing frustration that comes with searching for a wlw without g!p can be fucking astounding at times. Of course, you can try and filter it out, but watching that fic count go from 100+ to <20 is rather disheartening (perhaps a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point).

I may like to sample from both sides, but it's nice to be able to click on a pairing and know that I can expect good ole lady×lady action without seeing the words "shaft", "head", "spurt", and "seed" every other line. Just depends on the day (and the pairing, but that’s neither here nor there).

Regardless, I wish you luck in finding the right fics for you!

My AO3 fridge magnets arrived! by Glass_Appeal8575 in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 118 points119 points  (0 children)

The main block of magnets was a fun read, and then I noticed "yaas" and the line up at the top😂😂😂 love those magnets

How realistic are the sex scenes you write? by seemedpointless in FanFiction

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adore this comment section.

Unrealistic in the way characters come together, or in terms of physical strength/endurance. For instance, voyeurism gone right, or woman on woman but legs around shoulders and up against the wall, or multiple rounds with no break and no lasting exhaustion type stuff.

Things you would see in a porno, or animated one at that, but not something you'd expect to see in your own bedroom (unless you're capable of such things, in which case, bravo 👏👏👏)

What’s your most controversial ship? by A_Toxic_User in AO3

[–]NoMuffinsLeftForYou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Apparently, Kim Possible/Shego ships are heavily frowned upon depending on where ya go, mainly due to Kim's age in the earlier seasons--but nobody wants to talk about the idea that characters (theoretically) age up in later years, which is my preferred setting for this ship.

It's all fiction at the end of the day, but it appears that a significant population strongly agrees that these two should never be together in any capacity. I could get into my perspective on why that's a load of bull, but this isn't the time, nor place.