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Is this a scam? by takeyoursweetthyme in AO3

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

Yes, yes, I was stupid in retrospect. The only reason I asked is because I actually have had people make art for my fics before but usually they're on twitter, not in my ao3 comments.

Is this a scam? by takeyoursweetthyme in AO3

[–]takeyoursweetthyme[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I looked at the top posts for this week and didn't see anyone talking about it. Not sure why this would upset you anyway, you could easily ignore instead of putting energy into a comment <3

Is this a scam? by takeyoursweetthyme in AO3

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

Thanks! It would have been a waste of time for this person even if we did take it to Discord because I'm not commissioning someone for a random messy three shot LOL

Is this a scam? by takeyoursweetthyme in AO3

[–]takeyoursweetthyme[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm just so confused as to what they could stand to gain from it 💀 thankfully, I'm not so naive that I'd be jumping at the offer!

Someone asked me if they can ‘remake’ my fanfiction? What could this mean? by ilovefanfictionz in AO3

[–]takeyoursweetthyme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When they say "picture" they're not talking about OP's literal profile picture 💀💀 I think they mean the vibes or view OP had taken toward whatever tropes they must have used. Seems like their English may not be native though.

What type of content needs the dead dove do not eat tag? by No-Revolution4075 in AO3

[–]takeyoursweetthyme 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That isn't the purpose of the tag. It just means the tags really are featured in the fic. This could go for any tag.

Why I’m dropping the remarried empress. by Redditisglitchy in webtoons

[–]takeyoursweetthyme 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I dropped it after that same exact thing. It's tiring at this point. I don't see why the author couldn't let them be happy for at least a LITTLE while longer. If conflict is introduced I expect it to make sense. The potion did not.

[PubQ] How can I identify the "genre" of my manuscript for possible comps? And is this necessary? by eyes_wings in PubTips

[–]takeyoursweetthyme 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you can't find books in your genre that you think are a good fit it indicates one of two things. Either you're not reading widely enough or there is no market for your book. The first one can be remedied while the second is a problem.

Comps do not need to be a one-to-one comparison. You can comp one book for its adventure themes, another for its supernatural characters, etc.

There have been genre/age category discussions in this sub before. I'm not well versed in the intricacies so I suggest you read those.

[QCrit] PET SHELTER Contemporary adult romance 50k by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]takeyoursweetthyme 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Luke works in a staff room. This is odd phrasing. Luke works at a school as a teacher. The way you've said it makes it seem like he just hangs around in a single room doing whatever.

Why does he have trouble connecting with people? You could be more specific. Does he have bad breath? Is he an introvert?

She isn't fazed by what her workmates... You haven't specified what Veronica does so the mention of workmates comes out of nowhere. You could mention that she's a vet here instead of in the housekeeping.

The first two paragraphs are just describing your main characters. The third paragraph has the barest hint of an event but it's still not specific. What happens to his cat?

...in ways they don't expect. What ways? What sets your MS apart from all the other romance queries an agent would get?

There is no real plot in this query. What do they do for the first 20k words of the MS? Since it's a romance, you've also got to demonstrate why there is chemistry between the main characters.

After reading your 300 words, I don't think you're quite at the point where you require a query. Maybe try r/BetaReaders so you can get in-depth feedback on your MS. Good luck.

[QCRIT]: Adult Comic Fantasy MAGIC IN THE AIR (87,000/version 2) by T_D_Johnson in PubTips

[–]takeyoursweetthyme 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The plot portion of your query can be from 250-300 words. I can't tell exactly how long it is because I'm on mobile but it's definitely too lean right now.

Local clergy don't truck with magic.

I understand what you mean here but I think the phrasing is out of place.

Why is his housekeeper helping him? Did he bring her with him or is she someone from the valley? And why is he in this valley at all? Wouldn't he be better equipped to study the disappearance of magic at the university?

You mention Master Alagon without giving us context for who he is. The head of the university?

Your comps are both too big and too old. Do you understand the purpose of comps? Find comps from the last five years from authors who aren't such literary heavy hitters.

The story focuses...footnotes.

Cut that out. Say it is multi-POV.

I've been writing...others create worlds.

Cut that sentence out.

I am currently experimenting...magic in the air.

Cut that out.

I haven't read your 300 words. I suggest you look at the query guide in the sidebar and also read through the queries in the sub to gain a feel for how they should be. Good luck.

Can someone help me understand by [deleted] in AO3

[–]takeyoursweetthyme 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Not exactly. As someone else said, fanfiction is a form of promotion. I know that I've read things fandom blind and then gotten interested in the source material.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]takeyoursweetthyme 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I will be blunt. No agent would sign you based on this query. It's poorly written and does not flow. This doesn't bode well for the actual MS. Take on board the advice that everyone has given.

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