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The devastating difference between how much time it takes to write something vs how fast people read it lol

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Heavy on that last part. I’ve read so many fantastic stories under 1k. In multiple fandoms.

Fanfic tiktok is wild... I see so many people saying shit like "I could never read anything below 60k!!", or "What story can you even tell in under 5k words?" or "A oneshot below 10k isn't even a story!" or "I always filter completed fics by 100k< only!"

And I'm like...

A) which fandoms are you reading fics for where you have this kind of offerings on the regular?

B) have you heard of short stories? If you truly think every story NEEDS to be longform to connect with people, I sincerely feel sorry for you.

C) Average novel length is between 50k to 100k. I'm sorry, but CONSISTENTLY demanding fic writers to push out fics of that length is insane. Just think about it: YOU DEMAND AUTHORS TO PUT OUT FICS THAT COMPARE TO COMMERCIAL NOVELS IN LENGTH (AND QUALITY) AS A BASELINE.

Yall are wilding.

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If Arthur remembers one thing in this life, it’s Merlin and his eyes.

Boy, stand up. 💀

bbc merlin - 03x10 Queen of Hearts

scenes that make clinically insane

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there is, in fact, a "platonic explanation for this" if you're not a coward

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Never fails to tickle me.

I see you as more of a head louse. Right. Useless. Irritating.

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addicted to saying "ill definitely check that out" about things that i will definitely forget to check out

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Reading amazing fanfiction, then forgetting to bookmark it

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I love that Arthur and Gwaine are still kinda taking in their surroundings, checking for danger. And Merlin is just

“If I don’t keep an eye on you two, who will?”

bbc merlin - 03x08 The Eye of the Phoenix

you may know them as courage, strength and magic. but me? i know them as the charlie's angels. alvin and the chipmunks. powerpuff girls even.

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Saving this for later. 🫶 thanks in advance

In honor of us TRENDINGG, here are five fics 💯 worth your time:

1. My breath are run by your compass by @regulusrules [20k+] [post-camlann fix-it]

This fic has torn and mended my heart at the same time; it’s what we deserve, what you deserve — the Golden Age after Camlann with a stab (in the heart, pun intended). But golden it is, I promise.

Need I say that this author is the same mastermind behind my heart is readily yours?

2. The Phantom of Arthur Pendragon by @clockwrkpendrxgon [15k+] [dark!arthur]

This fic is going to make on you on the edge of your seat 24\7, GUARANTEED. A mind-blowing plot twist and a new, sinister side of Arthur post-camlann. But we fix him, don’t worry, and it ends happily, I swear. Enjoy the ride!

3. hold me closer by summertimeroses [1k+] [touch-starved]

When I tell you I’m a complete sucker for touch-starved fics, especially when it’s Arthur, I mean it 100%. Short, sweet and so heartfelt. Our love needs to be held more, doesn’t he?

4. Sanctuary by LittleGreenGirlxx [3k+][domestic fluff]

Fluff. That’s it— fluff for our weary hearts. Winding down merthur fics will always be a top need for this fandom. We know enough pain. Complete idiots in love and soft Arthur POV.

5. and love, I find, has no considered end by @schweetheart [690] [sharing a bed]

I will never get tired of these two sharing a bed, especially when it’s winter. The softness. The warmth. It is moments like these that make us swoon over them over and over again.

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The reason I love pen names and think they should make a resurgence. If you want the glory that’s totally cool, no shame in that. but I feel like those of us who aren’t great at peopling would benefit from writing under a pseudonym.

(If you couldn’t tell I hate taking accountability. It’s a problem.)

#just a thought

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reblog if you’re a lesbian who supports bi girls, a bi girl who supports lesbians, or if you want all wlw to have a nice day

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Just posted a new Starchaser fic that’s been sitting forever. It’s still not done of course but it’s a good start to post.

(I will return to my original content, always. Just spicing it up a little.) 🖤

#starchaser #regulus black #james potter #jegulus fic #jegulus fanfiction #background wolfstar #good parents for everyone #Walburga is the cycle breaker #everybody lives #nobody dies #except Voldy eventually #just gotta decide the right way

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I think about this often.

You're not friends. You'll never be friends. You'll be in love 'til it kills you both. You'll fight, and you'll shag, and you'll hate each other until it makes you quiver, but you'll never be friends.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER

3.08 | Lovers Walk

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Heterosexual cowboy is what got me.

So true.

Things that work in fiction but not real life

torture getting reliable information out of people

knocking someone out to harmlessly incapacitate them for like an hour

jumping into water from staggering heights and surviving the fall completely intact

calling the police to deescalate a situation

rafting your way off a desert island

correctly profiling total strangers based on vibes

effectively operating every computer by typing and nothing else

ripping an IV out of your arm without consequences

heterosexual cowboy

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If anyone needs some new springtime music recs, Hoziers new one Wildflower and Barley is phenomenal. Also Ragged Wood by Fleet Foxes.

Just passing it on. Much love ❤️

#spring

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It’s funny because Merlin has absolutely no idea how to explain who that man is and why he’s saying Merlin’s name in his sleep. There’s no het explanation to be found.

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This is your reminder to read something happy every once in a while.

As someone who finds themselves reading about death and grief more often than not, I understand. But it can bring you to a really low place without realizing it. It’s easy to get stuck there.

Make sure to take breaks. Drink your water. Go outside and laugh at the birds.

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#go touch grass #literally