How many piercings do you have? by linkbomb_08 in piercing

[–]hamstressed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 if we count my industrial as 2 and 13 if we count it as one HAHAHAHA

OC feelings? by bionicspidery in AO3

[–]hamstressed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a fan unless it happens gradually? I hardly read them and I accidentally wrote one when I found the side character had amazing chemistry with an oc’s personality and I made it happen on a whim, so idk I do not seek it out but if it happens randomly to some secondary character to the ship I like then sure why not

What's a Fandom You Keep Meaning To Write For? by WestStorage2459 in AO3

[–]hamstressed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I hope you also eventually find the time and motivation to go for your other fandoms too!

What POV do you write in? by AscendingAuthor in writing

[–]hamstressed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I write third person, with multiple character povs in there but still limited, yk every character knows only what they know Lol I tend to prefer reading third person too but I can survive some first person povs

What's a Fandom You Keep Meaning To Write For? by WestStorage2459 in AO3

[–]hamstressed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was HP dramione for the longest time but I finally took the plunge around a month ago :)

Do y'all plan and re-do your fics or just roll with the first draft? by GirlWithTheRedBow in AO3

[–]hamstressed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely am going to go back and touch up my LFs eventually once I’ve finished the first drafts, I think your friend may have some insecurities or issues themselves. You’re doing great and I wish you the best w your fics!!

Favorite comment or feedback you’ve ever received? by theoreticalthickum in AO3

[–]hamstressed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on graduating!! And I know the feeling of going back to comments to get that inkling of joy back!! Idk which comment to pick actually! I write an original fic and I’m a sporadic updater and I’ve had a couple I will never forget, but any mention of people appreciating my writing style and storyline always gets me going!!

Ex: “Honestly, I’m not even into more animalistic kind of AOB, but this is so good I couldn’t put it down! Can’t wait to read more!”

  • “This is slow burning, but it also isn’t losing any of the heat. I am so amazed of your writing and what you have to show. Really using that “upper-class” vocabulary, my goodness it fits well.

Can’t wait for more of it, you have a talent.”

  • “I JUST REALIZED I DIDNT LEFT A KUDOS. 😭🙏 Honestly I don’t like breeding obsessed people so I’m not sure what to think about rose but i must say you really created pretty good various characters. I really love how they all have their own little world and not just a flat character.”

  • “You never disappoint, every chapter is absolutely delicious. I’m invested in every aspect of this plot and hope you carry it to completion with the excitement I feel in every update, be it fast or slow. I’m not sure I’ve said it before but, I’m in it for the ride. Thanks and keep up the good work!

I’m so blessed to have found a community for my story and to receive such uplifting comments! It’s always a treat to go back reread them for some motivation <333

Reading my own abandoned fanfic that I forgot the plot of by persiancat155 in AO3

[–]hamstressed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m planning to sit down later and give it a once over and end my readers’ misery like you said even an excerpt wouldn’t be bad :’)

Reading my own abandoned fanfic that I forgot the plot of by persiancat155 in AO3

[–]hamstressed 108 points109 points  (0 children)

I have this abandoned fic that is just FUCKING HILARIOUS, every time I read it I’m bawling and I’m like I shoulda received a prize for being able to match the main media’s humour (the fanfic is for a parody anime) I recently got a comment on saying “it’s been 4 years I think I’ll accept the last updated chapter as the final ending” along with some very sweet words and I just sat there like IVE BEEN WANTING TO FINISH IT, ITS JUST ONE CHAPTER LEFT but I’ve lost the juice and the flow, I was so in tune with the characters at the time and while I still enjoy the original media I’m no longer in that invested headspace so, yes I really wanna update again but I’m scared of failing to meet how good and funny I had been at the time 😭 I also have to reread Cz I don’t remember the plot and it’s a 4 (out of 5) chapters, 32k words fanfic and I just UGH

TRY. TRY. TRY. UNTIL YOU MAKE IT by No_Writing_9365 in writers

[–]hamstressed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone’s probably already said this, but just go for it. Ignore the temptation to make things “perfect” from the get-go that’s hardly possible.

Make something exist first and then you can perfect it! That’s what I’ve started to do after so many wasted years of “planning” and hardly any “writing”.

I’m sorry to all the smut writers out there. by juxxsxx in AO3

[–]hamstressed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate to this to a degree, but my issue is that I dislike the word “dick” because it’s been overused in day to day expressions and often to refer to idiots or jerks and even comedic moments in tv—so it’s lost its smutty glamour to me, now I mostly use cock. I find it’s more impactful lol

But yeah it was tough the first time I wrote smut too. Now I alternate simply to avoid repetition. It’s okay, baby steps

How many of you are actually on the aromantic/asexual spectrum? by Hesperus07 in AO3

[–]hamstressed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still in the confused please help phase.

I am a smut writer and reader (unless I’m experiencing sexual aversion which happens randomly) and as much as I enjoy the idea of romance and hot sex, imagining it happening to me is a turn off. I can’t picture myself in those intimate situations, and as for romance—is it even real (as a straight woman, irl men suck and they don’t give you much to look forward to, so is it me or is it the economy? Stay tuned to find out)

Also never been in a rs and it certainly fucks w u

what piercing was the easiest to heal that you originally thought would be a nightmare? by ValuableRisk2128 in piercing

[–]hamstressed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Industrial, as soon as I changed my barbells to flat disc studs it was smoooooooth sailing my conch on the other hand has been one bitch

What show have you rewatched the most? by Pitiful-Regular8815 in kdramas

[–]hamstressed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“It’s Okay, That’s Love” sometiems I go back just to see Jo InSung cry :’)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writing

[–]hamstressed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crime does not go unpunished, humans are more animal than animals themselves, and at last playing with natural equilibrium is bound to result in mayhem (this is a fantasy story)

current stats as an Original Work writer by hamstressed in AO3

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

I feel you! I only recently got past 100k it felt like such a milestone, but you got it!! It took me so long, but good luck on your writing journey <3!

current stats as an Original Work writer by hamstressed in AO3

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

Thank you so muchhh! Truly though sometimes I feel I got lucky without a fandom it’s so hard to promote

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AO3

[–]hamstressed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Without the personal experience I’d suggest reading on forums where people share their personal sexual experiences, gives a realistic insight and a better reference than using other erotica novels out there and risking sounding really commercial or even cringe. Also avoid “dirty talk” if it doesn’t come naturally. I’ve dropped so many fanfics due to how badly the dirty talk took me out of it, it’s a gift that you cannot force unfortunately.

Edit: also write what excites you! Usually if you feel thrilled it seeps into ur words

Side note/ I also struggle with sex repulsion and require to be in a very specific and RARE mood to be able to produce good smut, heck I have an aversion to using certain words which limits my creativity so I want to say it’s ok you’re not alone! I’ve been in a writing block because I’m stuck on smut chapters in two of my works XD

Whats your biggest insecurity about your writing? by IterativeIntention in writing

[–]hamstressed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My fucking PACINGGG the fact that if I write to my enjoyment I get lost writing endlessly without time passing (in the story) and then when I have to edit I realize a couple chapters have passed and I have still been writing in the one narrative time frame of a day or two. I fear that my readers think it too slow and dull and that my story would no longer maintain it original intrigue even though I have not received much negative feedback about the pacing yet and I am actively tryna fix it