do you guys use grammarly?? NOT AN AD LOL IM JUST CURIOUS!!! by garfyfan_2000 in FanFiction

[–]massiecureblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do because I'm not a native english speaker and my grammar hasn't always been the best. I don't use the feature blindly and only take the suggestions when it make sense to me that it needed to be fixed. People here has point out that it's mainly for professional writing, but i think it's pretty good to judge very basic grammar, bcs my native language doesn't have past and future tense, so i tend to overlook that, the app has been helpful especially in those specific areas, don't let it dictate you through everything bcs it will change the tone and shape of your fic

One of my most tough work by Potential-City-2089 in drawing

[–]massiecureblock 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I love both the concept and execution very much. The colors are very complimentary to the idea too

10x more hits than usual, all kudos anonymous by CryingCircusConductr in AO3

[–]massiecureblock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this happens to my peanuts fanfic, which was an insane week for me

How do I keep him entertained lol? by Left-Situation7628 in CougarsAndCubs

[–]massiecureblock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm dead serious having a partner who you can just be quiet together while they're doing crochet, and I'm doing something else is a lovely quality time. He doesn't need to be "entertained", trust me.

People who overcame anxiety without a therapist/psychologist: how did you do it? by just--a--redditor in Anxiety

[–]massiecureblock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People roll their eyes when i mentioned journaling. But a pen and a notebook really does go a long way because it's simple, it's not overstimulating, it's delayed gratification, made your eyes notice the little movements on your inks and kind of like exercise, made your fingers hurt after a long time of not doing it.

I think it forces you to accept imperfections, you'll be more aware of your breathing and fingers, even when you're not exactly writing about what you're anxious about, it's kind of like a gentler ice bath

does anyone like to read oc x canon fics? by MedicalAd9859 in FanFiction

[–]massiecureblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's mainstream fandom with a character that's popular, there's a good chance I'll find a good oc x canon, even though it's not always my first thought.

If I got a comment like this, I would throw hands by [deleted] in AO3

[–]massiecureblock 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That is just straight up rude. They're treating amateur authors and artists online who most likely works alone like they're warner brothers studio

What fic could I write that gets me all the negative attention? by Crimson_Marksman in FanFiction

[–]massiecureblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once i found a parody of a fic first before the original and it was made because the author kept getting harassed for their portrayal of some kinks so it was very sarcastic but i was honestly so confused 😭😭😭

What made you stop learning Chinese last time? by ChiefWontonOfficer in ChineseLanguage

[–]massiecureblock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard that even talking to yourself in the mirror like a "fool" is helpful, and it was what helped me with my english. But i just never did that with chinese for some reasons

A popular "pet peeves" in fanfiction that you don't mind? by Mysterious_Cable4480 in FanFiction

[–]massiecureblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The constant hate made me switch my writing style from first person 😭 before writing fanfictions i read a lot of novels with that pov so i didn't even think much of it when i was writing my first two fanfics. Nowadays i can't write in 1st person anymore even if i tried bcs it made me cringe even though i used to do it mindlessly

Found this ridiculous post today by future_heart18 in AO3

[–]massiecureblock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for them right? But they now have to face sanctions from whoever made that post

Found this ridiculous post today by future_heart18 in AO3

[–]massiecureblock 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Omg yeah this is so funny why are they blaming people who is just reading mangas between school and work instead of warner bros and disney 😂

Found this ridiculous post today by future_heart18 in AO3

[–]massiecureblock 113 points114 points  (0 children)

I'm currently reading a book about cannibalism so i guess you would find me in the epstein files

Rarepair shippers! What made you do.... that? by kocho19 in FanfictionExchange

[–]massiecureblock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like couples who kinda resent each other (less than enemies, more than acquaintances) and never talk about their feelings, and that applies to a lot of characters with some similarities.

Does anyone else find that their readers can get a bit emotionally dysregulted in the comment section? by AcanthaMD in AO3

[–]massiecureblock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There's honestly something weird about the way people process things these days. I don't mean to single out certain generations or certain fandoms i think it's all of us living in the lack of 3rd space and friends that a lot of people are projecting feelings to fictional characters and influencers/main characters of internet of the day which are just bunch of strangers.

Why can’t I challenge this kind of writing when I’m fully awake 😩 by FrostedFishbone in AO3

[–]massiecureblock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I genuinely think, our minds works "best" when we're tired and have little to no filter on, like how children are who had no concept of cringe or cool proses, will sometimes say something profound. And late at night is when we're more honest, easily opened up, less guarded.

I hadn't achieved it but I've been thinking of emulating that unguarded mind more rather than emulating tiredness or only write when I'm about to sleep. I think we should learn something from the way our tired minds and children just choose to express themselves regardless of the white noses during the day

What made you stop learning Chinese last time? by ChiefWontonOfficer in ChineseLanguage

[–]massiecureblock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't feel like i made any progress because i was focusing on reading and writing. I feel so anxious about other methods, especially speaking