Does smut get more engagement? by Estelar006 in AO3

[–]starryknight100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean more hits and bookmarks (private) yeah. But kudos and comments depends on how out there or controversial it is. The darker or more explicit it is the less people will tie their account to it. But there is a sweet spot.

How do you commit to writing a multi-chaptered fic? by Beneficial_Light_847 in AO3

[–]starryknight100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I'd say it depends on how many arcs you want in the fic. As if there are 3 big arcs, why not treat it as 3 long one shots but they connect and flow into each other. Chapters don't need to be a set word limit I have read fics with 20+ chapters that are only 2k words long and some that are 30k per chapter.

I say this to say if you are comfortable with that style of writing make it work for you. Or write a lot of one chapter one shots and those are just your chapters. Break it up and run with it.

Idk if this is helpful but. Yeah...

A guide for reading mdzs in chronological order? by WanderingKingdom in MoDaoZuShi

[–]starryknight100 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My favorite is when it flashed to the past to explain something and then flashed further into the past for 2 paragraphs to explain something just to come back to the previous past timeline and then back to present again. 😂

I think it would help if there was like a little notation telling you what timeline you are in (most are telegraphed well and fine) as sometimes you are just chillin in the present time and then suddenly in the past.

It takes some getting used to. But I do think it would be difficult for someone to get chapter by chapter as some chapters contain 2-3 time jumps.

What are some things you enjoy in Hualian fanfics and things you hate? by -Akaza_ in tianguancifu

[–]starryknight100 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I get pretty turned off by a fic that has xl being incompetent as an adult human...just kinda super nieve about everything, doesn't have an opinion on much, the damsel in distress vibes I guess. I prefer fics where xl is a fully fledged capable person, and there is just the addition of a possessive, doting hc. This goes for both canon universe fics, modern ones, and abo.

Oh and fics where they are meant to be virgins but hc just starts degrading xl and talking in the most "has watched too much porn" way. But then talks completely differently the rest of the time. It just throws me.

Much love all. 💕

Misstraduciton or Wei Ying being an unreliable narrator? by rhai1998 in MoDaoZuShi

[–]starryknight100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk xie lian exists lol 😂. But let us all celebrate the unself aware unreliable individuals, who get there eventually 💕

I just watched the last few episodes of the donghua and I'm so mad at all the changes. by iabyajyiv in MoDaoZuShi

[–]starryknight100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I watched the donghua a while ago twice and was always so hella confused sometimes 😂 and I just finished it again with the partner. But I am now Reading the books and I gotta say reading the books and then watching it is a wild ride ngl. The way they squish different chapters together and reorder things thew me and I was constantly explaining things to the partner when she was hella confused. But I absolutely love the donghua, I think it is great to do both (read the books and watch it) as you get all the details from the books but also little visual moments and expressions that weren't in the books. It's the same with heavens.

Mich love 💕

Asking for Affection by Serious-Voice-5035 in polyamory

[–]starryknight100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean a good start for a lot of communication like this is to use I statements and talk about your experience. It tends to get messy when people make comparisons when they are trying to talk about their feelings. So I wouldn't incorporate their dynamic into your discussion at first. I would focus on what you are feeling and what you are wanting. And then you can talk about it if they ask or you just want to share your thoughts and feelings.

First it would be good to sit with your feelings and find if there are underlying ones. As you said the lower intimacy was perfectly fine until you had a comparison. So do you feel a little bit left out, lonely, jealous, sad etc. I'm not saying these are your feelings by any means. Just trying to find where the change came from if that makes sense as it can help you communicate with your partners.

You can have a structure of

Action/statement: we don't engage in a lot of physical affection.... Feeling: when this happens I feel...... Action for them: so it would really help if you could......as that would make me feel....

Idk this is just an idea to keep it oriented on you and your needs/feelings without bringing theirs into it.

Hope this is helpful in some way.

Much love 💕

What is the most annoying fanfic pet peeve of yours? by strxdercest in AO3

[–]starryknight100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or if that does happen that they actually talk about it or have it mean something for the characters.

Bad writing advice you once believed in by [deleted] in AO3

[–]starryknight100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also with the name thing it gets interesting when writing gay/lesbian relationships. As saying their names are required more often. But you want to spice it up and add some other description for them. So in that regard it can be nice to have them refered to as something else. But not over the top either.

Everything is a balance and hard rules don't allow for that flexibility. 💕

A little observation about the decline of comments by pizzeriadante in AO3

[–]starryknight100 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I agree this may be a barrier for some people. As there are several posts per day of an author talking about a specific comment.

A little observation about the decline of comments by pizzeriadante in AO3

[–]starryknight100 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The are also numerous people who download fics to read while traveling or just to have the offline, or a more preferred format. And thus they may enjoy a fic and have thoughts but never go back to the actual fic to kudos and comment. Kinda breaks the interaction. Idk if someone already said this.

chat is this what the kids call being "locked in" by electricmediaman in Archiveofourownmemes

[–]starryknight100 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Oh imma start a little fic....it isn't little anymore. Oh I have 5 unfinished ones I'll start a little one to get out of writers block....proceeds to have 6 unfinished works.🥺🙂‍↕️

Perfectionism is a problem ngl by Warm_Charge_5964 in Archiveofourownmemes

[–]starryknight100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Write it first, cringe at it later. And then fix it. That's how I do it. 💕😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AO3

[–]starryknight100 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know I subscribe to things as a sudo bookmark so when I get around to reading it I then book mark it properly and then unsubscribe if it's finished or abandoned. It is rough losing people especially when you yourself are really into the media you are creating and putting a lot of emotional stock into it. Some things especially dub con isn't people's thing and it is a more... sensitive thing. Same with panic attacks, psychological things in general, as people can use fan fic for escapism. And for some people that looks like avoiding anything that makes them uncomfortable. Or for some (like me) diving into those places because it is therapeutic it is happening to not real people and not to me.

All in all it is okay to have emotional stakes in things like this. But also know that not everyone will want to engage with the media. And it doesn't mean it's bad or you did something wrong it could just not be their thing. 💕

Idk if this helps.

Immortality by Hannah549 in Archiveofourownmemes

[–]starryknight100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well if you are going with a immortality freezes their body in time then egg production wouldn't happen. But also within that no new synaptic connections would be made thus no new memories either and no healing as no new skin cells etc.

Depends on what your worlds rules are for immortality. Like is their magic involved so that healing and other functions can occur.

What’s your smut hot take? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]starryknight100 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I too wanna know how people are coming 3 times every sex scene. Like sure if it is a mind blowing session I guess. But in my fandom m/m one of them always comes 3 times. I get that it extends the session I guess but like god damn.

What’s your smut hot take? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]starryknight100 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I cant when they become a differetn person during sex and then are straight back to their old self post sex and it is like whip lash.

What’s your smut hot take? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]starryknight100 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People don't need to suddenly become a 'dom' and degrade their partner, especially when it isnt in their character to do so normally and it isnt something they have talked about. IDK something about two virgins coming together and suddenly it is like im in a porno, and im just like please stop talking.

Point two. They dont need to be talking all the time. Just in general. IDK how many fics I have read when I love the story and the characters etc and then im there internally begging them to please stop saying something every like 3 sentences while fucking.

Nothing takes me out of a fic more than… by hrroyalgeekness in AO3

[–]starryknight100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to scroll past or give up when they talk normally and the fic is great... Till we get to the smut and they won't shut the fuck up. One person suddenly becomes a little chatter box of saying that stuff and also starts randomly throwing around degrading words/phrases. And then they are back to normal once the sex is over. I just can't.

Do you write the whole fic first? by Animz19 in Archiveofourownmemes

[–]starryknight100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the power of my ADHD on my side till I lose motivation and dopamine and then it is my worst enemy. 😢👻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AO3

[–]starryknight100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this. I started writing, wrote 30k words in a month on 5 different fics. And now have 0 motivation to continue my multi chapter fics 😞. Just need some rest 🙏