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kitausuret · 1 year
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I have trouble with my fanfics. I never really like them and I’m not sure if other’s enjoy them. I don’t get that many compliments or votes. What should I do? I want feedback.
Hi anon! It's always rough when you're feeling down about your writing. For that first part, unfortunately all you can really do is - you guessed it - practice. Keep writing! I know, nobody likes to hear that, but you've got to first and foremost allow yourself to write something that sucks. Just get it out onto the notebook, or word document, or whatever you use. That's always gonna be step one.
Secondly, think about what you enjoy about what you read, whether in fanfic or in other kinds of prose. What about it makes it enjoyable to you? Can you make note of anything that you can adapt into your own writing? Your old language arts and literature teachers probably had the right idea, that the best writers are also big readers. It's all about learning and adapting!
For specifically your own writing, if there's anything you're unsure of, I strongly recommend getting a beta, or at least a trusted writer friend that you can at least use as a sounding board. I personally have never used a beta, but I have people I can go to if I feel stuck on something or need to run a part by someone. Sometimes you can even find them in fandom communities!
Which then leads us to the second part of your ask - actually getting feedback. Now, I'm not sure where you post. I don't recognize the terminology of "votes", so if anyone can clue me in that might be helpful LOL. I personally do not post my fics outside of Ao3 and Tumblr. In the past I've also used FF.net and DeviantART. I have by far gotten the most feedback on Archive of Our Own, followed by fanfiction.net, but again, I don't use the latter anymore. I really like Ao3 so if you don't already, you might try posting there.
I also don't know what kind of fics you write, if it's with popular characters or a rarepair, if it's a huge fandom or a tiny one, on and on. Feel free to come off anon if you're comfortable and we can discuss this further. But I definitely collected my small handful of readers by simply being active in fandom - and by leaving feedback/communicating with other writers. I also would encourage you to look into fandom events, exchanges, Big Bangs, even just fandom weeks! There are lots of low-stress ways to almost guarantee more feedback.
Now, if you're like me, and you're literally creating the tags you want to see in the world, there may not be others that you know of yet. BUT, frequent communication and leaving feedback on works that are maybe similar to your own can help build relationships! I also love joining fandom Discords because a ton of them at least have a writing/fic channel.
Almost every single writer I've traded feedback with, I either met through commenting on multiple of their fics, finding them through fandom tags on Tumblr, or meeting them in a Discord server. Usually one of the above feeds into the other two. It's scary sometimes but putting yourself out there really does lead to more feedback and encouragement.
Finally, you have to accept that not all of your fics will take off. Even the ones you're really proud of. Hell, I just made a post about that yesterday. Typically, it's not that what you're making is bad or poorly written. Sometimes it's just niche. Sometimes it's just not what people click on when they're going through the tag. That's why it's important to, as much as you can, write for yourself.
Bottom line, keep practicing, reach out to friends for feedback, hang out with other writers, and get active! Above all, though, have fun. I know it sounds silly, but when you're doing something for free, please make sure that ultimately you're enjoying it. You have one guaranteed reader: yourself!
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prettyoatmeal · 3 months
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hiiiii! i have a request for bimbo reader x simon?? (totally feel free to ignore this if ur not comfortable) like the 141 guys go out to a bar and simon's a lil tipsy so he calls his gf to pick him up? (ofc the guys dont know he has a gf) and she's like the exact opposite of simon 😀 and maybe she's not the sharpest tool in the shed ((:
love! - 🦷anon
Warning!! Fem reader, she/her pronouns used A/N: Anon i love you for requesting this. Bimbo reader owns my heart. I wrote this super quickly so please bear w me. Masterlist here!
It wasn't uncommon for Simon to be dragged along to the pubs with his mates. Have a few drinks alongside maybe a nice schnitzel or pie, just the usual normally. Though, not for Simon these days, knowing full well your cooking will bring him more satisfaction than the bistro's kitchen ever could.
After so long of service, all he wanted was to collapse on top of you and hear you squeal. He wanted was to hear you giggle that he's too heavy and 'Simon, get off! You're squishing me!' then eventually fall asleep to you cradling his head to your chest.
When the group begged him to come along, for 'old times sake' as if they don't go every time they're back from deployment, he reluctantly agreed even if he desperately wanted to get back to his girl. Though he couldn't deny the lingering feeling of being a little more homesick than usual.
They didn't know of course, but that wasn't to any fault of theirs. It wasn't a secret, nor public information. You just hadn't come up in conversation yet, and he wasn't one to spill his life anyway.
It was a miracle you two had clicked so easily, Simon always thinking he'd prefer a more reserved lover than you were. But he was enamoured with you, your bubbliness complimenting his silence.
He loved that you found so much happiness in your lifestyle, happiness in your appearance, wearing pink and short skirts and your wrists jingling with each step from all your bracelets and bangles. You were a stark contrast to his dull appearance, instantly brightening him up whenever you stood by his side. You didn't mind though, you were happy to be the one wearing bright colours for the both of you.
And when you, out of all people his team figured Simon's love interest could've been, they were surprised.
He found himself a little too tipsy, a little too dizzy to walk himself home, he was a little nervous to call you. Not because he was ashamed or anything, but just that he knew that he'd never hear the end of Johnny and Kyle's endless playful teasing.
With an old fashioned in his right hand and his cell in the left, he almost didn't want to put down the phone, struggling to not melt in his seat from the sound of your sweet voice talking to him over the phone.
While the boys were chatting loudly about how good the food is tonight, you were all he wanted. He couldn't help it when he was so used to you talking him to sleep about your day, the new shoes or purse you bought, what you ate for lunch.
Hearing you say "I'll see you in a bit, Si. Love you!" was only making him get more and more butterflies in his stomach by the second.
Walking into the pub, you stuck out immediately to the mostly male attendees. With your usual short dress that hugged your curves perfectly, a fluffy jacket and knee-high boots to match (which you obviously took off and put on again so you could properly press the pedals). You needed keep yourself warm SOMEHOW.
Looking around to spot Simon, he couldn't be happier once making eye contact with you. So when you walked up to him, Gaz, Price and Soap all exchanging looks, thinking you were perhaps lost. That was until their eyes darted to Simon as he stood up from his stool.
"Ride's here. Gotta go, lads."
"Did you say goodbye to your friends?" You asked him in a small voice, giving them a little wave and smile as your first introduction to them. And as he stood up, you wrapped your arm around his waist. Course, you wouldn't have really been able to keep him upright if your life depended on it, but it was the thought that counts.
"Wait, wait, wait!" Soap pipes up, a shit eating grin on Gaz's face as he spoke, Price more sceptical with an eyebrow raised, "who's this bonnie lass here?"
"My girl." His response was short and simple, "pretty one, isn' she?"
More and more questions come flooding from them. How long have you two been together, how come he's never talked about you before, how on earth did you two meet? Their curiosity had been peaked.
You happily answered their questions, obviously loving the attention they were giving you, though not without a few confirming looks from Simon, careful to not share anything he wasn't comfortable with. As you chatted with his teammates, his friends, the nerves he felt at the beginning had faded away into nothingness.
They loved you right off the bat, finding your outgoing and cheerful attitude endearing. Giving his friend a few cheers and comments, it was almost time to leave.
"Don't know how you scored such a beaut, sir."
"Aye, dinnae think you were the type."
"Take care of her, Simon." Price gave him a proud look that he could easily recognise even through his drunken state.
They were all proud of him, wide smiles on their faces, as they watched your smaller figure getting into the drivers seat of the massive land cruiser you two shared... and maybe a few laughs and snickers as you somehow managed to bump your head on the side while getting in, realising you weren't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed.
After making sure you were alright, his stomach settled. He was finally home with you, a warm feeling filling him.
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luffyvace · 4 months
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Hello. :D
Just found out your blog, absolutely love it, especially the fact that you mostly focus on the fluff, I'm just weak to these kinds of stories. 😂❤️
Is it possible to request more headcanons about Robin with a s/o ? Like... what do you think her type would be ? How would she realize she's in love ? How would she behave before and after their relationship ? Her love language ? (Male reader btw, if you don't mind of course 😊)
OMG!! HIIIII i’m so glad you like my content anon!! :) and yes fluff is the besttt it’s so cute!!
of course you can have robin x male reader :) i don’t mind at all!!
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i love robin tysm for your request!!! i’m happy to go more in depth on her loving reader :)
please enjoy!
OKK SOO for her type..!
robin loves a kind person!!
kindness was something she hardly received growing up and the first people to give it to her were the researches and especially Saul!! (the dereshishishi guy if you don’t remember 😭)
seeing a kind person do something straight from their heart makes her smile
it makes her warm and reminds her about the comforting things in life
almost as if your being kind to her too
she doesn’t mind if your intelligent or not so intelligent
she would enjoy being around someone who laughs a lot though
not that she minds if your straight faced
she just likes seeing you laugh
it means your happy :)
and laughter was another thing that helped her through her struggles
robin also appreciates someone who likes quality time
so maybe not a distant partner
robin was also alone for most of the time in her life
if someone comes along in her life who she wants to stay, she would definitely want to spend as much time as possible together
especially since she has a hint of doubt you might leave one day
which is why she also wants someone loyal
for obvious reasons of course, she knows she wasn’t exactly the most loyal in the past
but technically to the straw hats she was
if you think about it
it doesn’t matter much else about whether your weak or strong, happy go lucky, solemn all the time—whatever the case may be!
just for the record if your strong you fight together and have each other’s back
and if your weak/average she does her best to protect you
especially knowing how dangerous world, on the grand line specifically, is
how she would realize?
hmm good question
well, robin is either in a book, in someone else’s business or in her thoughts
and it probably happened during the 1st and 3rd options
you know that moment when your reading and all the sudden you space out and start thinking of random things?
yeah well that happened to her and it was kinda flashback of all the memories you two had in the past
she felt intense joy as she found herself smiling at the thought of you
and then you walked into the room
you locked eyes for a minutes before you asked if she was okay
she nodded slowly before looking away
spawning a hand in the wall for a thumbs up to say she heard you. :)
you left the room. and she knew, she was in love 💗💗
okkk time for how she behaves ♡
before your relationshipppp…!
she softly initiates intimate gestures
putting a hand on your chest when she speaks to you
helping you out with random things
leaning into you while you sit next to each other
not completely
just kinda leaning towards you
she definitely asks to talk and spend time together more often
this all really just her showing she cares and sending hints she likes you
remember that smile she gave zoro when they first met?
yeah you definitely get that a lot :)
after tho
it ramps up a bunch!!
and i mean everything
you spend all your free time together
even if your off doing your own thing she’ll come and watch you with adoration in her eyes
if you like to train/work out she’ll be there in the crows nest or watching you out on the deck
ngl i feel like robin would like to be carried if your strong
she also likes to take naps
so if you take one with her she usually gets up first and admires your face
you guys hold hands in your sleep
💥💖💥💖
SO CUTE
she compliments and praises you for any achievements you make
will feed you sweets or whatever other types of food you like
if you do it back she’ll find it endearing
it becomes y’all thing
her love languages areee….
acts of service
quality time
and tidbits of physical touch
which you could likely guess from me dabbling in this in the headcanons above :)
for acts of service
you can ask her for almost any favor and she”ll do it no matter how weird
shes not delusional but most of your weird habits if you have any become endearing because she loves you
she’s got your back in battles too
quality time?
yes.
she loves to do anything with you
reading, training, eating, sleeping
she just loves you
so she spends lots of time for you
she never takes you for granted
physical touch is hand holding
whether it’s an extra arm or not
head pats and gentle cheek caresses
putting each other’s feet or shoulders together
little things like that<3
i wrote this so fast?! i took me an hour exactly 😭😭
i could honestly sit and write for robin all day it comes natural to me ♥︎
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