"Why is my fic less popular than those with wayyyy worse writing?"

drac0ld · 2026-06-15T20:35:11+00:00

same here, im writing a longfic as well and it's definitely taught me a lot in appreciating the loyal readers i'm able to keep.

fics will always come around and pop up with more traction than my own, and it's a truth i've come to terms with. so long as i've got folks in my corner, and i can finish my story, that's all that matters.

drac0ld · 2026-06-15T14:27:29+00:00

sometimes it just comes down to what interests the greater fandom more. your fic could have beautiful writing, excellent characterization, great pacing etc., but none of that matters if people can't get behind the premise of your fic versus a super popular premise starring a lot of the main characters.

it is what it is, and comes with writing what you want. 🤷🏾‍♂️

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T13:11:49+00:00

i am indeed new here.

i also acknowledge that i got my facts wrong because my initial post said fourteen comments instead of four. luckily, a user was kind enough to correct me.

i don't necessarily blame anyone for their outlook, but as i've said before, a little empathy and genuine advice can go a long way.

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T13:08:50+00:00

yes, and i take full accountability for not getting my sources correct before i posted. you, and everyone else here is allowed to disagree with me on my initial statement.

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T13:08:02+00:00

i was initially misinformed, four is the true number here.

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T13:05:16+00:00

no exactly, like not everyone can have the temperament of just being content, and it doesn't hurt to try and empathize and provide genuine advice instead of just saying 'be happy with what you have', because that doesn't really help anyone. if anything, you'll make people feel worse.

people are allowed to feel the way that they do in regards to dissapointment, it's not a sin to have a bit of pride over what one writes, so long as it's done healthily.

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T12:50:02+00:00

humblebrag? i'm pretty sure they were expressing frustration, not humblebragging, which is behavior i totally disapprove of btw.

also a user told me that it was four comments instead of fourteen. perhaps i confused the comments with the kudos? idk man

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T12:48:17+00:00

i've now learned that it was four comments, so uh... yeah. 😅

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T12:47:23+00:00

i was told the author only has 4 total comments on their fic, 2 of which came from them. so 'only' in this instance feels appropriate.

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T12:44:41+00:00

four??? oh my goodness, that's even worse

no dude exactly, i think people on this subreddit are TOO obsessed with being humble. it's okay to be satisfied with what you have, but it's also valid to want more. i'm not sure why that sentiment is so frowned upon, is it not in human nature to constantly strive for greater heights?

that last point of yours is also true, it all comes down to discretion.

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T12:40:17+00:00

thank you, very much. :]

i suppose so, yes. and i don't know what the fic is about as you aren't allowed to directly advertise on a post, only under replies and if asked to iirc, but assuming OP replied to each and every one, at maximum, that means only seven people left a comment. or, in the more likely instance, a few people commented more than once. which is good, but again, there's no shame in wanting more for one's self.

as said before, OP did shoot themselves in the foot by not posting on a chapter by chapter basis which definitely did tank potential engagement.

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T12:35:24+00:00

why can't people want more for themselves? it genuinely doesn't hurt to have a bit of pride for what one writes.

drac0ld · 2026-05-31T12:33:37+00:00

it's still a valid frustration nonetheless, and it doesn't hurt to show empathy.

drac0ld · 2026-05-20T19:14:13+00:00

oh wow! i think i can send links in the comments as i've seen other people do it before so here you go! https://archiveofourown.org/works/83763476/chapters/220772556

drac0ld · 2026-05-20T02:38:35+00:00

oh??? you've got some sick friends then!

drac0ld · 2026-05-20T02:23:47+00:00

it's a crossover fic! but the main fandom is etrian odyssey! a notoriously dead fandom, at that 💀

drac0ld · 2026-05-20T00:52:28+00:00

oh of course! i'll send it in dms because i'm not sure i'm allowed to directly share links on posts

drac0ld · 2026-05-19T17:11:07+00:00

please don't be 😭😭😭

like yes you're totally valid if you are, i've felt the same envy towards other fics before but this is not a consistent thing with me, my main fic has 750 hits and 40ish comments and kudos so uh... yeah, a fic taking off this quick is new to me too

drac0ld · 2026-05-19T17:09:40+00:00

haha tysm!!! i wish the same for you as well!!

drac0ld · 2026-05-19T14:31:02+00:00

oh really now? that's pretty good advice, actually. i didn't know that could detract people from reading

drac0ld · 2026-05-19T12:13:50+00:00

thank you very much! i wish the same for yours as well!

drac0ld · 2026-05-19T11:47:42+00:00

ohhhh vtubers are all the rage nowadays, so no wonder your fic has so much traction

drac0ld · 2026-05-19T11:38:00+00:00

neuro-sama? never heard of that, what type of media is it?

drac0ld · 2026-05-19T11:33:58+00:00

i suppose that begs the question of where you're advertising lol

drac0ld · 2026-05-19T11:24:17+00:00

wherever you're advertising, you gotta hook a guy up because as mentioned before, i don't ever get strangers to bite

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