I look at EVERY SINGLE REBLOG I GET and read the tags bc sometimes I see something and it makes me go 🥺
We Need to Talk About Engagement
No, I don’t mean that step you take in the pursuit of marrying someone.
I mean interaction. Messages and reblogs.
A couple months ago, there were posts circulating about how the like to ratio reblog was unfair because likes do not give writers the opportunity to be seen where reblogs do. Once enough people reblogged this or added to it, engagement went way up and the ratios were better and people were sending messages and replying to fics about how much they loved them!
Then, it seems, everyone went “I did my part” and gave up on it.
Engagement seems to be at an all-time-low; the like to reblog ratio seems to be gapped even wider now, people are hardly sending messages in, and heck people are even reading fics without even LIKING them.
I thought it was me at first and that everyone grew bored of my writing, but then my friends said they weren’t gaining much attention either or they were no longer receiving many asks. And then posts about it started popping up about how engagement was down 50%.
Why? What is so bad about reblogging a fic or replying to it? We write for ourselves, but the sweet comments and messages make it worth putting out there for people. Seeing people simply like it or pay no mind to it is very discouraging.
Here are some things you can do to help engagement go up that are barely any effort on your part and are very appreciated:
Reblog a fic if you like it. You don’t even have to say anything if you are allowing other people the chance to see it.
Send asks. Comment on your reblogs if there’s something for you to say. Reply to the post. Put things in the tags bc we go and read them!
Popular writers; if you see a fic and you enjoy it, you should reblog it. If you have a nice following, they should be seen just as much as your fics should be, especially if written by a smaller writer.
Even if all you want to do is DM someone to tell them how great their fic is, that’s wonderful!
I understand there’s some inferiority/superiority thing on here where bc someone’s writing is popular they seem intimidating, but we LOVE COMMENTS. WE LOVE ASKS. IF SOMEONE DOES NOT LIKE THESE THINGS THEN THEY ARE A JERK WHO YOU SHOULD NOT SUPPORT THE WRITING OF.
Please just tell us what you’re thinking even if it’s “sdfoisjdfaslk” bc we really appreciate it and it makes us WANT to keep writing and showing our work.
The lack of interaction from people and the amount of silent readers who do no more than like is so discouraging to us and I think that’s kind of obvious across the platform, so PLEASE, do not be afraid to tell us what you think of the fic and to reblog it.
HOLY SHIT 300 FOLLOWERS! since when did y’all get here SOB
I’m still working on my 100 followers requests- but send me some requests for some HEADCANONS! ty and ILYSM! <3
Hello! I was just wondering if your 100 Follows Celebratory Prompt List is still on or not? And I love all your stories! Mammon is such a precious sweetheart and I'm blessed to find your blog 💞
yes yes it’s still open!!! I just have been very slow to write,,, woopsies! and we’re almost to 300 followers and that’s crazy!!! also tysm anon and if you’d like to request something that's not on the prompt list, go ahead!!! <3
18. “SO… you think I’m hot?” ashdjsl the first time i saw mammon’s demon form i YELLED so maybe relatable reaction from mc/reader? thank u for ur time!!
When you saw Mammon's demon form for the first time your jaw might have basically hit the ground. How is it not illegal for someone to be that attractive? Your face flushed red and when he looked in your direction, you immediately turned away. It would be so embarrassing to be caught staring at him. So you stole glances when he wasn't looking. How could you not?
One time there was an argument about Asmodeus being too close to you for Mammon's comfort. Now Mammon never fights his brothers, but when he turns into his demon form it's very intimidating for them, and extremely attractive for you. You basically had hearts in your eyes when you were oggling him, but Asmo decided to make a comment, thinking your eyes were on him and his own form. And of course the Avatar of Lust will ignore everything when he thinks he has an audience.
"Like what you see, MC? Oh of course you do, I already know, darling." Asmo teased and gave you a wink, but the whole gesture made gesture even worse. Mammon looked towards you then back to Asmo and growled, "They ain't even looking at ya!"
You fell out of your trance and frowned. It was time to stop the fight and stand up for Mammon, even if the truth is embarrassing.
"He's right." You say and then it's quiet for a second.
"Who is?" Asmo says with a smile, trying to mask some of his anger towards his older brother.
"Mammon is." You respond, your cheeks turning a bit pink as you look at the floor.
"I don't believe you, how were you making goo goo eyes at him of all demons?" Asmo said in response, the Avatar of Lust was completely shocked.
Mammon has been quiet for a while, trying to process what you said, before Asmo could start to speak again he cut in, "Wait... You think I'm HOT?" He asked with a gigantic smile on his face and his cheeks a little flushed. He completely forgot about his argument with Asmo.
“No comment!” You blurt out and get up and begin to quickly make your way back to your room before the embarrassment gets worse, “I have to go, bye!”