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dobaddo · 3 months
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★ More than just words
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Pairing: Simon "ghost" Riley/fem!reader
Word count: 992
Warning: indecisive Simon, slight denial of feelings, and non-detailed description of sex
A/N: I’m still just a beginning writer, so I hope for your help, support and healthy criticism..If you want something specific, I will be happy to try to make it happen.I was hoping to write a little more, but… I'm too lazy an ass
I TRANSLATED MY ALREADY READY FANFIC INTO ENGLISH, SORRY IN ADVANCE FOR THE IMPORTANCES!!
English is not my native language!! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
The feeling of the bed sagging under the weight next to you breaks you out of the trance you were in, turning your head away from such an interesting ceiling and meeting Simon's tired eyes. As always, his sleepwear is nothing more than underwear. Much to his disappointment, you had the decency to pull his oversized t-shirt over your practically naked body. His half-dried hair touches your skin as he slides into your tender embrace.
—How do you feel? - You mumble, running your hand gently down his back as his head finds support on your chest and you don’t mind at all that Ghost doesn’t respond, already feeling like today may have been a particularly hard day for him. You remove the large blanket from his body before he starts grumbling about how hot it is, considering that the dear lieutenant remembered to turn the fan on high. Simon presses himself even closer to your warm body. "She reads me like an open book," he thinks.
Your humble persona is patient with him. You take care of all his needs when he can't, even the little things. You put ketchup on his fries just the way he likes them. He always says he needs a little more even though it's the perfect amount. And you smile, playfully making fun of him and submitting to his desires. He might say that kissing "isn’t enough" even though you showered his face with caresses for 15 minutes. And you would obey without hesitation.
Sometimes he thinks you're doing it just to please him or because you don't want to lose him. And yet he was wrong every time, just like now, when he looks at you and sees the warmth of love in your eyes. He's all hunched over and squinting when you notice the bruise on his shoulder, but you don't question it. Although Mr. Riley knows that in the morning you will spend an extra 5 minutes with him to carefully put a cute bandage on him and give him an extra kiss. Oh gods, how he loves it.
—I love you. - Simon mutters, his voice hoarse with fatigue, but still there is genuine tenderness in it. He wraps his arm around your shoulder, kissing the back of your hand, and even goes further, leaving a row of kisses on each finger. Your ring finger gets extra kisses to make up for the silver ring he still hides in the small safe in his office at the base. "I'm almost done planning." - he thinks every day when he wakes up next to you. Every thought about you comes down to immeasurable love.
This is what he lives and breathes. So he gets annoyed every time he checks the calendar on his phone, counting the number of days until your planned trip. He's already struggling not to get down on his knees and propose without a ring, or to do it while his mouth is full of toothpaste and you're wiping the corners of his lips or while you're washing his hair. Fucking hell. Whenever you just commit an act of love, he can't help but feel his throat bubble with the desperation to let it all out and just confess everything he loves about you.
—I love you very much, Si. . .
—No. . .You do not understand. - Simon interrupts you with a sigh, sits up and before you can even comprehend his movements, with inherent confidence he spreads your thighs, taking his rightful place between them. Nevertheless, you realize where everything is going and you know that the man you love is very uncompromising. —Then help me understand.Show me Simon.. - You whisper softly, feeling his erection press against your thigh as he towers over you.
Large hands grip your head, and his night-dark eyes look down with a determination that makes your core pulsate. He looks so hot, his years-honed physique enveloping your entire body. The way he casually lifts one of your legs is always a reminder of how easily he could handle you, putting your body in positions you never thought possible.
—Oh, I'll show you, my dear. I'm the only thing you'll think about tonight. - Simon is not only an uncompromising person, but also a person who keeps his word.
—You are my everything and I love you so much. - His voice breaks with emotion you can’t understand, but he moves until he has both of your hands on the sheets.
Your legs stretch to accommodate, and you almost gasp as he pushes forward.he moves his hand between your legs and rubs gently. Slow movements make you mumble his name.
You sniffle, trying to catch your breath, but he picks up on all your feelings. The scent of his shower gel fills your lungs as he leans in to kiss you. —You're so good to me, baby. Always taking care of me. You fucking deserve everything in this damn world. - The lieutenant can’t help himself, he only thinks about you. This is especially difficult to deal with on long missions.
—B-but. . . - you can barely answer, you can only moan into his chest and let him take you. The brain wasn't even able to process how the body was reacting to everything. It felt right. Your heart becomes heavier and filled with love, which overflows into the little kisses you try to give him. —You make me so happy. So weak next to you.
Simon finds himself pouring out his heart. Of course, these are not the words he would actually say, but such an instant realization makes you both become even closer to each other. It seems to him that if he continues, he will be pricked with tears from emotions that he cannot express in words. It is to you that he hopes to return home with a box in his jacket pocket early the next morning, wondering if he should just give up on everything and finally ask his long-awaited question.
tags- @simp4konig
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7-percent · 15 days
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English Phrases
One of the hardest things for non-native English speakers is learning the sort of cultural history that lends certain phrases meaning- catchphrases and idioms.
A school friend of mine produced a wonderful essay about it.
NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY PHRASE by John Vorhaus.
My grandfather grew up in one of those quaint European countries that don't exactly exist anymore, and while he never quite mastered the English language, he was always an ardent fan. Or, as he once put it, an eager beagle.
In my grandfather's world, if you got in trouble you were up a creek without a puddle. If you admired someone, you'd want to follow suit in their footsteps. If you were odd, you stuck out like a green thumb. When he wanted to examine something closely, he'd go over it with a fine toothbrush. If you were a good person, he'd call you a diamond in the rut. An achievement was a feather in your nest.
Of all his grandchildren I think I was his favourite. He used to call me a chip off the old shoulder. We were close, he'd say, like two peas in a pot, through fast and famine, come hell or hot water. Still, he was always warning me not to get too big for my bridges. Which bridges I'd no doubt burn when I came to them. He greatly admired JFK, whom he described as "head and shoulders above water," and "not just a flash in the can." He was proud to say that he supported the man long before everyone else jumped on the bandstand.
He liked movies that kept him on the edge of his teeth, but hated ones that fell apart at the scenes. And when he loved a song, he loved it all: hook, line and singer. He had a knack, that man. He could kill two birds with one bush, make a mountain out of a manhole, vanish into thin ice, whip up a tempest in a teaspoon, and pull the wood over people's eyes. He's the only man I know who could have his cake and take it too. He kept his ear to the grindstone and his nose on the ball. A hard-working man, he never rode the gravy boat. Nor would he cut off his nose to split his face. He was proud to say he pulled his own leg in this world. Beggars, he noted, can't be cheaters. They shouldn't act so high and dry.
Just the same, he was always ready to roll out the magic carpet for company. Even his no-good brother, who could eat him out of house and garden, and of whom he often said, "A fool and his money are soon partners." When he met his wife ("the ol' ball 'n' socket"), it was love at first base. They were poor but happy, living from hand to hand. Later, though, she became a milestone around his neck. He said she left a lot to be despised. Apparently, they were like oil and vinegar together. As he grew older he was fond of saying that he was no springing chicken and furthermore not longing for this world.
He wasn't trying to make a slick purse out of a sow's ear or glide the lily; he could just read the writing on the wallpaper, that's all. And now he's passed on. Having kissed the bucket and bidden the dust, he's pulling up daisies, out of his miniseries at last. Things are quiet now that he's gone, so quiet you can hear a pin cushion. And when I find myself missing him most, I remind myself that there's no use crying over malted milk, or, for that matter, beating a deaf horse. It's just the dark before the storm. Rome wasn't burnt in a day. I tell myself these things and I start to feel better. Guess I'm just a chip off the old shoulder after all.
The fact that every one of the fifty-five mistakes (and one correct) jars to my reading eye tells you something. I also giggle at the fact that Grammarly keeps trying to change the word to what it should be whenever it spots a real howler.
English is a difficult and complicated language. Kudos to all of you fanfic writers out there for whom English is not your first language.
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itsagrimm · 6 months
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started to read published books with the mental expectation of
"This needs to be better than what i could do"
and uff was it a revelation.
I don't mean this as a delusional expectation of how good i am. i am an okay writer with lots of room to grow. but if i read a book as a non-native english writer of fanfiction without a professional support team at my disposal and i feel like i could have topped that style or execution of ideas, then it's not a book for me.
also it really shows that a lot of imho mediocre writers get published because of privilege and not ability.
And i really need a lot of casual writers out there to understand that they are much better than they give themselves credit for.
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rileyslibrary · 11 months
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This is a message to the anon who sent me their idea for a multi-chapter work as a request.
I’ll put a break after this because it’s a long post. At the end, I’ve provided some resources that help me with the writing process. Maybe they can help you too.
So, hi anon! C’mere, step into my office.
Thank you for your kind words and for trusting me with your request.
I love your idea. I really, really do! It’s exciting and intriguing, and it would make a great Simon “Ghost” Riley x Reader series!
You mentioned that you want to start writing, but so far, you’ve been preparing yourself by reading posts with writing tips.
Here’s the thing, anon. I won’t use your idea for that specific reason: I think you should be the one who writes it.
See, when I had the idea for my first multi-chapter work, I thought the same way: maybe I should send it to someone, and they would do it instead.
But they’d never portray the characters as I had them in my mind. Personal opinion here, but I feel that multi-chapter works need much more planning than a 2K-word one-shot. And your ask is so detailed that it looks like you have everything figured out; the plot is conceptualised, the emotions you want to convey are clear, and you’ve even laid out the chapters (maybe you did this subconsciously, but each paragraph in your request is an actual chapter!) You know how it will start, how it will progress, and even how it’ll end! You’re the only person who will do your story justice.
And as for me, I can only provide you with a few sites that often help me during the writing process.
Take a look around wordsnstuff. Their Resources for Describing Physical Things page is handy, especially for non-native English speakers.
SPW for their Words to Use Instead of SAID page. If you don’t like the website, you can google "other words instead of said" or something like that. I like it because it has these buttons that you can click on and redirect you to the section.
The How to Write Dialogue: Formatting, Examples, & Tips page from the Self-Publishing School. I go back to this every single time. I usually keep it open as I write. It helps with the dialogue “rules”.
Word Hippo for synonyms and similar words. It’s a thesaurus. Some people say it’s too basic, but I like it for that specific reason.
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. Some people download this off the internet, but I wanted to support the authors so I bought it for 6.00 EUR which is almost as much as a venti iced brown sugar oat-milk shaken espresso from Starbucks. Difference is that the thesaurus will prove helpful and it will stay with you forever, whilst the latter will go poof and make you jittery.
The r/writing, r/fanfiction, and r/whatstheword subreddits.
I hope the resources above can help you (and anyone reading this) with your journey.
Maybe start small; write drabbles. Or create another account/side blog if writing makes you feel too exposed. But don’t wait until you’re ready; you’ll never be.
Give it a shot.
P.S. I didn’t answer directly to your ask since you’ve laid out the entire plot for your story, and I don’t want to spoil it for everyone else if you choose to write it.
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zyrafowe-sny · 7 months
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What should you do if you feel like loser and absolute waste of space and garbage in the writing community? Like everyone hate you (all the talented well known people at least), your ideas suck, you'll never be popular or get request or anything like that and you'll never have the same amount of friends or support or love as others because you're stupid and annoying and your writing suck and everyone hate you and nothing you do matter? Like you'll never be successful or reach mile stone no matter how much you try like you had opportunity to but you screw it up because you stupid and annoying and dumb and now it's too late?
Hi Anon,
I don't really feel qualified to respond, but I'm going to give it a go anyway and hope that any of this is helpful.
The "writing community" is anyone who wants to try their hand at writing. It includes both the second grader putting together a handmade book during rainy day recess and the award-winning, bestselling professional author. There's no cap to the number of writers. There's no such thing as a waste of space.
"Hate" seems like an awfully strong word. I know it's frustrating when fics don't get the engagement that you want - and don't get attention from people you admire - but sometimes fics have a niche audience and sometimes people are busy. Personally, I've had stretches when I just can't read much at all or only very specific things (like stuff under 3k and nothing too intellectual). Reasons include: life being busy, general executive dysfunction, (rare) stretches when I am super-focused on writing, not wanting to read things too similar to what I'm working on, etc. For several months I just felt overwhelmed by the thought of leaving thoughtful comments and that tricked me into just not reading at all (don't be like me).
Popularity is... complicated. "Success" is complicated. If you're just looking at kudos... a not insignificant chunk is being in the right fandom at the right time (while also writing what lots of people are interested in). Here's a good overview about writing for kudos and how that doesn't relate to quality. You can have super-interesting ideas, but sometimes those ideas have a small audience (and that's ok if that's the story that speaks to you!). Honestly, I think all writers need to write at least one super-niche fic to readjust expectations about AO3 stats.
As for requests... Not all writers like getting them and not all readers like making requests? If I see that someone shared a prompt list ask game post, I'll send an ask, but that's usually it.
As for getting support... sometimes it can come from outside your fandom and from Internet strangers (or real life people in writing groups). I've been trying out this WIP Wednesday game because I wanted some encouragement to make progress, and a good chunk of people who nudge me to write don't follow me and won't ever read the final fic.
As for writing quality... That's also complicated. For one, people have different tastes (my eyes start to glaze over during long fight scenes or long descriptions, but other people eat that up). There are seemingly more-objective criteria (spelling, grammar, etc), BUT: people's knowledge of "the rules" isn't static and can be improved, sometimes it's fine to ignore "the rules" for style, lots of non-native English speakers write fanfic and that can lead to some charming (if less standard) writing, and one of the joys of fanfic is that it doesn't have to follow the norms of published fiction. If there is something that you want to work on in your own writing (for example, description and plot don't come easily to me), there are ways to practice. But only if you want to. Only if it's part of the fun. (Fun doesn't always mean easy.)
As for milestones... I don't know what milestones you're going for, but word count is the one most in your control. Getting that up isn't trivial, but the important thing is to keep chugging along.
I *know* it's hard not to obsess over AO3 stats or compare yourself to other people. I *know*. But try to remember that it's not a race or a competition. Writing is supposed to be fun (as much as writers like to complain about it sometimes). It's fine to want validation and encouragement, but stressing too much about the numbers/how much engagement you're getting can suck all the fun out of the process.
And it's never, ever too late. I took a loooong break from creative writing and sometimes I regret that, but I had other life experiences during that hiatus that help inform my writing now. We write when we have stories to tell and the life circumstances that let the words come out.
I don't know if any of my rambling was useful, but I wish you all the best, Anon. Take care and be kind to yourself. No one else can tell the same story that you can.
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ewanmitchellcrumbs · 9 months
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So, with all the horrid stuff coming your way, Ange, I'm going to sit and counter it all.
Now, to those of you who seem to be convinced that she owes you interaction, know this: Nobody helped her get any interaction when she started. She did it all on her own. Ange is a phenomenal writer, and a lot of us in the fandom know it.
Now despite this, she chooses to be supportive of new writers that she happens across.
Exhibit A: ME.
I started writing here in the fag end of March, so that's like 3-4 months that I've been here. Now I need you guys to know this - I'm 21 and I've just started my career as a writer [I plan, curate and write content in the digital marketing space in ENGLISH] and there have been many times over the last few months where I've been ridiculously insecure about my capabilities, and I've doubted whether or not I'm good at my job many times.
This has to do with the fact that I come from a non-English speaking country. I speak three different languages a lot more than I speak english - meaning, I'm bound to make mistakes. But there's not a lot of room for that when you're a professional.
Now, my english is not shitty by any means. Some may say it is really good. But here's the thing - there is a lot of colloquialism in the way I speak. There is the Indian way of speaking, and there's the native, international way of speaking. The Indian way of speaking is not far off - but I am a professional who writes content for an international digital space. I'll have to better myself. That's why I came here. I wanted a fun way to practice writing!
Now, enter Ange - for those of you who may not know, she's a native english speaker who writes for a living too, with considerable experience if I'm not wrong. She's my beta. She proofreads the ever-loving shit out of my work, and whatever you guys read - believe me. It was not that great when I sent it to her.
With every correction you make, you makes my writing better. I learn from you each time, and I freak about my stories with you. I literally do by side-by-sides for fun, just to see what you've changed and mentally kick myself coz "HOW THE HECK DID I NOT SEE THIS SOONER?"
I was hired at my job because my employer saw potential, but it was under the promise that I get better with each day. And you have no idea how much of an impact the kinks you iron out in my work have had on me and my writing. I trembled about posting here when I did for the first time, and now I'm confident enough not to beat myself and actually feel proud. Not just here, but at work too. A lot of it has to do with you, and I'm so glad that I write here because this was supposed to be a silly little hobby - but now it's more.
So NO. You guys are wrong. Not only is she insanely supportive of new writers on the block, she also goes above and beyond for anyone who wants help with their fics. She always takes care to give my work her very best, because I believe it's just who she is.
But you know what I had to do for it? I had to approach her. Nicely. Because what you give is what you get. I was nice enough to her, and she's given it back to me. There are many writers apart from me who'd gladly talk about how she's supported them too. Nice people, who were good to her.
So no, you don't get to feel entitled to her time and expect good treatment from her. Not when you never tried.
Now, to those of you who seem to be intent on being mean to her for no reason, saying stuff like she may not be cool IRL-
I have been ridiculously anxious and painfully self-conscious my whole life (thanks mum and dad.) It has seriously affected my outwardness, which is why I keep to myself here unless I have something nice to say about someone's writing.
I only regularly talk to a handful of people here because I like sticking to those I'm comfortable with, and Ange is easily one of those few. She's insanely understanding my timidness and makes it very easy for me to talk to her. She's part of the reason why tumblr is a safe space for me, and she is one of the few that I seek out to talk to here. She supported me when I had fandom drama, and I am more than thankful that I have her in my corner here.
Now I like to think that if she's that nice here, she could only be a 1000 times better IRL.❤️
So yeah, that's my piece. I'm glad you turned anon off ange. You deserve a happy space here, and I hope all the way to the moon and back that you get it. For all that you've been put through here, you deserve nothing else. Ilysm bb, have the day you deserve. You are so loved here.❤️🫂
Sam, this made me tear up. Thank you so much for your sweet words. You are truly one of the kindest souls I have ever had the pleasure of meeting on this hellsite, and I will gladly be your beta for as long as you're happy to put up with the glacial pace I edit at. I love you <3
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targaryen-dynasty · 20 days
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Hi, I re writing this for the third time. Sorry for my mistakes and typos, English is not my first language and I am drunk on champagne. I'm sorry if this makes you feel uncomfortable or something
Anyway, I've seen your post about being at your absolute limit. I don't know what you are going through, but I wish there would be a way for me as your fan to help you or cheer you or just make your day a bit better. you are super talented. You are one of my favorite writers here and you capture Aemond's character so good.
Asoiaf fandom can be really cruel to the content makers. And I boil with anger when this happens. If someone wasn't kind and respectful to you, please, tell us who are those miserable people. I personally volunteer to fist fight them or curse them or do whatever will please you
You are absolutely gorgeous. Sending you all my love and support <3
Oh, I always love the anons that are like “I’m sorry for any mistakes, English isn’t my first language“ because bestie, it isn’t mine either 🤭 This is a non native safe space, and you’re speaking more than one language, so never be sorry! And lmao, I‘m the CEO of being on here while drunk, so, good for you! *cheers*
Thanks for your kind words and concerns — I’m doing perfectly fine. 🥰 It‘s more of a general fandom issue right now, but I‘m not keen on drama so you won’t catch me elaborating on that topic. 😄
Hope you have a nice evening, and thank you tons for checking in on me.🤍
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undrgrnd-nft · 1 year
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UNDRGRND ARTIST: HANS KRISTO
The Iceberg Theory
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The limits of our language are the limits of our world.
The NFT space is comprised of mostly English-speaking individuals. Those rising to the top often have the advantage of speaking the language. While the space has adapted and done a good job building communities to support non-English speaking artists, more can be done.
Language barriers often lead to miscommunications, lack of nuance, and worse makes the non-native speaker appear uneducated.
For an artist as thoughtful and intellectually gifted as Hans Kristo, this has been one of the biggest challenges, “I have trouble finding the right language to convey my discourse and views linguistically. especially for non-formal language or jokes, I'm afraid that later I will offend others if I use the wrong vocabulary.”
Thankfully, art breaks down this barrier for many. Hans's use of colorful, child-like animations allows him to communicate complex, philosophical and social issues to an audience that does not speak his primary language. Even so, it still feels as if we are missing some of the nuances.
Delving into topics such as industrialization, over-consumption and Freudian psychology, could provide hours of conversation. Still, because of the limitations of our worlds, it feels as if those of us who do not speak the same language are only beginning to scratch the surface of Hans Kristo’s work (or rather just the tip of the iceberg).
“Before I studied art,” Hans says, “I studied industrial engineering first. I understand industrial matters that always deal with productivity, systems and efficiency, which started in the industrial revolution era. This became the beginning of the emergence of the era of modernism. Because of my background, I seem to be conveying self-criticism to what I had previously understood about modern life (globalism and industrialism) which seems to be packaged so luxuriously on the outside.”
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When asked why he represents these ideas like a child’s toy he said, “my work uses a lot of metaphors in expressing visual language. I like literature such as poetry and rhymes as a reader, especially the works of Indonesian writers. This city, Medan, gave birth to many writers. Then why children's toys? I see that what we are experiencing is nothing more than a ‘competition arena’, ‘a game’; and just like when we were little, some are playing by the rules and some are not. It’s a systemic circle. Of course, we can blame anyone. But that's not the solution.”
Hans Kristo’s work goes beyond his limitations to expand his world and ours.
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theharlotofferelden · 11 months
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Not the same anon but I believe someone working for Pathea stated they where going to give more content to the popular and "attractive" characters so maybe that is why? I still want some content for Burgess. And I'll forever be sad I can't romance my fellow train enthousiast Jensen. ):
RE: Jensen -- apparently being able to romance all eligible characters was apart of their stretch goals on Kickstarter. But in order to reach that, they would've had to raise 3mil. Not sure where they pulled that number from but....yeah.
Someone talked about this a couple months ago. But I'll just go ahead and repost it. This was something that was asked about on Pathea's Discord, and this was their response.:
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Are all Marriage Candidates gonna get the exact same amount of personal content/missions? If no, why not? No, someone gets more content. We've reached the wishlist goal of 500,000. This allows us to romance all eligible characters. However, as you know, there are many NPCs in the city, some of which are more popular and attractive, we'll make these memorable. On the one hand, our writers have more inspiration for special NPCs like Fang, they can tell more stories, so we can expect more about them.
They later followed up on this and clarified it was a misunderstanding (likely due to language barrier)
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In concerns to the last AMA, one of the questions and answers were very concerning as a backer. I both backed the game and wishlisted it because of the promised rewards. One of which was about adding more fully implemented romance options. While I’m happy to see Logan and a few others getting more content. I am concerned for the less popular options who are still loved by some in the community, but the devs consider low priority due to being “less attractive/popular.” This contradicts with what was promised in the rewards. Will you guys ever address those concerns?
I think there was a slight misunderstanding a while back, this whole 'less attractive' thing. I believe a non-native English speaker used the word attractive, as in 吸引, or to literally “to draw in attention,” not having anything to do with physical attractiveness, which caused issues for some people. Sorry about that. And sorry to not address this sooner.
Yes, popular characters/10 original marriage candidates will have a bit of priority with content in the full release, but we do intend to continue to work on other less popular characters' stories after release as free DLC. I know that's not an ideal answer, it's not ideal for us, either. I'll say there are no unpopular characters in the writers' room, so I personally will be continuing to push for as much content for as many characters as possible. Note: as I mentioned in an above post, what we're able to do with post-release content depends on the success of the game. Personally, I'm confident in what we've created these last four years, but still, there is a universe where it doesn't happen.
I believe we will be able make good on our promise to have 'fully implemented' romance for all romanceable characters, but unfortunately fans of certain characters may have to wait.
Thank you very much for your support, and I hope we're able to meet your expectations with the romance content. We will be trying our best.
I think my problem is that I really don't know what this means for Pen's romance.
Knives Out spoilers under the readmore.
To me, him not being a marriage candidate has less to do with wanting to marry him and more to do with having some form of security. Pen not wanting to get married is fine. I know people who have been in 10 year relationships who have never gotten married and just view each other as life partners. Pen not wanting to get married is realistic to me. But as a game mechanic in a farming sim, it makes me nervous because I have no idea where they're fucking going with him lmao.
Like, it's one thing that he doesn't want to get married based on the writers wanting to characterize him as someone who doesn't care about marriage because of its connotations or whatever. But a lot of it with Pen implies that he doesn't want to be "tied down" to anyone. Which I suppose is par for what we've come to know of Pen throughout the game, but again, it just makes me wonder why they bothered to make him a romance option.
But even disregarding all that, you now have a romanceable NPC who not only doesn't want to get married, but also turns out to be one of the villains of the story and has gleefully admitted to Logan he murdered his dad. It's very unlikely he's going to get a redemption arc.
So.....? Where are we going with this? If Pen isn't getting a redemption arc, is he just going to be removed from the game? Is that the real reason he's not a marriage candidate?
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rowanaelinn · 2 years
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Celebration Day!
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A year ago today, I posted my first fic, Marry Me. It took me three weeks to write it, and a good panic attack before posting it because of my fear of people’s reactions. It was the first thing I ever wrote in my life.
And yet, in the last 365 days, I have never felt more supported. I have never recieved a bad comment, and I’m so thankful for the kind comments, the long comments, the ranting comments, and the ones that helped me get better.
This app and fanfics have become a safe place in a world that feels like hell lately, and I know that I can always count on you comments, likes and reblogs.
I would also like to thank all of you for being patient and understanding of the struggles I could have faced as a dyslexic non-native english speaker. I recieved dms or reblogs that corrected me kindly on words, I have friends who I know I can DM if I ever have a doubt about english ( @leiawritesstories and @morganofthewildfire thank you so much)
It’s been a year, but let’s be honest I truly hope I will be celebrating more of these anniversary with you guys ❤️
So… I didn’t prepare anything too wild (mainly because I entirely forgot about the day) but…
If you want, you can send me an ask with questions about fics, you can send me all the requests you want for fics or even headcanon. If there is something you’d like to see in one of the fics I’m already writing… I’m going to try to answer to all of them! I don’t promise long fics, but I will try to write something for everything!
If there is a fic you’d like to have a small playlist for (whether it’s one of my work or the work of another writer) you can also ask! I love playlists.
Once again, thank you so so much for your support, you’re all amazing.
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How to deal with the fact that nobody is reading your story? Unfortunately, English is not my first language, I can write my fan fictions in my native language-only. I write for a not-so-popular fandom wich I am fond of, and I have plenty of ideas. I spend pratically every hour of my free time writing, editing, reserarching, sharing my WIP on AO3, and my last saga is nearly 400k words. But I'm... lonely. (continue...)
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Hi Anon 👋🏽 and welcome to my blog.
No need to apologize, I don't mind answering your question one bit and I'll do what I can to help. I'm delighted that you think I can help :) Well, let's get started.
The good old question that plagues you, plagues me and many other writers: How to deal with the fact that nobody is reading your story?
There's nothing more frustrating than writing into a vacuum. And I'm not going to come here saying that we write for ourselves, because we do, but we share with others. And wanting validation is normal and a very strong desire. We write and share because we want to discuss our ideas with the world, we want these ideas to talk to others and we can engage. We are social beings and there's nothing wrong with being sad because you feel like no one cares. Of course, there are writers who make entire sagas just for themselves and feel satisfied and that's fine. They are also not wrong.
But, some of us want engagement. Conversations.
And in your situation, you still have the aggravating factor of being a non-English language in a little-known fandom. I understand your pain. English is not my first language either. And here's what I can say, what I've learned from my own experience:
Look for a fanfic site in your language (if any) - AO3 is amazing, the best fanfic site I've seen in my life. But, ingably, it is for a mostly English-speaking readership. Which makes it difficult to read in other languages, making it worse in more obscure fandoms. In my mother tongue, there are at least two famous fanfic websites. See if they have any in your language too. It may even have little engagement at first, but AO3 also has this difficulty so it might be a good try. But, don't forget to read the copyright.
Look for fandom communities in your language - Here on tumblr we have a writeblr and specific fandoms. Search in your native language for groups in that fandom! There must be fans of your fandom in your language besides you, there were in mine. Tumblr is worldwide so try to write things related to your fandom in your native language! Or similar websites in your native language! REblog posts with comments in their native language, I've found many minh speakers thus lost in various English tags.
Publicize your work - It differs a little from the tip above because in this case, you will originally publicize your work in English. But, that's the trick, warning that the language of your fic is in your native language. Many people speak other languages but interact in English because it is more common. So talk about your fic here on tumblr in English, emphasizing that the fic is in your native language.
Translate your work - Honestly speaking, the world of fanfiction and fandom is… English. And like it or not, that's where most of the public is. I publish my work in English, but I can also only write in my native language. So one of my tips is translate. Write your work as you always have and translate it into English. It is more laborious and complicated, but there is a lot of support today. There are entire programs for translation and you can only make small corrections, like for some idioms. Looking for a beta can also help. And of course, you don't have to abandon fics written in native languages. You can publish both at the same time.
Remember why you write - While wanting validation is not wrong, writing for the sake of it makes us suffer. The secret is balance and patience and that in the end, we start with ourselves and share with others.
I hope it helped you. I hope you don't give up, writing is a satisfying hobby and one that we can create so much. A hug and only the best for you anon.
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azzedine92 · 2 years
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harubros · 1 year
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This post serves as an official declaration of my blog involvement with the Aoharu x Kikanjuu fandom.
First of all, I support the incestuous relationship between Haruki and Haruka. I view myself as a proshipper because I produce stuff and take part in the art making process about that content. No matter what, I'll admit it.
I've been trying to keep quiet lately, but I regret to correct some of the following facts since I don't want anyone to misunderstand my policy:
- I'm Asian, and in the majority of Asian fandoms we all agree to refrain from harassing each other's ships. If you're upset, leave in silence.
- I NEVER knew the definition of proshipper and antis until I use Tumblr and Twitter.
- I'm sorry if you are an antis or do not participate in the pairing issue (non-couple) but are harassed by the proshipper meaning, or any proshipper who wants to harass you. On their part, let me apologize.
- I am self-aware that my preferences are sensitive to some people, so I also have some methods to protect the community: + I do not force anyone to follow my blog. + I warn outsiders that I have sensitive content. + Especially, I don't use fandom tags for sensitive content, I don't want to mess with everyone who is active or interested in Aoharu x Kikanjuu, we are almost a dead fandom so I just want to have a private corner.
All of them were covered in my post that was pinned.
- My blog serves as a stopping point for fandom in my SUBJECTIVE POV - as an artist (and a native writer). People can enjoy this, dislike that, and vice versa because it will have everything.
- No matter how bad things get, I don't want all of my artwork and commissions I've asked from other artists been infringed. Including being traced, stolen, reposted, used indiscriminately, or utilized as a weapon to disparage or harm others.
- I'm a dead-inside adult in real life. I don't want to fight or explain what's tied to me to anyone.
SO WHY DO I HAVE TO WRITE THIS POST?
I'm feel sorry that an anon has disturbed the admins of the blog also active about Aoharu regarding the Hosokawa Twins ship. But I also disagree when I see that my content is being equated by the blog admin (apparently out of anger) that it is also causing harm, and equated with the fact that I also have the ability to annoy others. (I hope that's just my mind about that)
Personally, I think we should work independently if we are so uncomfortable that we can't be reached. Or, if my delicate subject matter is not your cup of tea, kindly ignore it and view other stuff.
What I am regarding Hosokawa Twins: - Separate content for each person. - Content for other ships with either of them. - Incest content - Platonic content. Absolutely, I still enjoy referring to them as blood brothers since they share a special family connection. (Even the content about incest and platonic that I own is 40 - 60)
In brief, my blog is open to anyone who supports or opposes 2D incest content, whatever, but let's respect one another because I don't want to fight anyone or have anyone fight with me.
I don't want to leave the fandom because of this. I don't want my name that once existed in the fanbase has turned into an urban legend.
*Note for other social networks I'm active on: + Facebook: I do content for Aoharu x Kikanjuu and Tokyo Aliens in my native languages. - AO3: I upload Hosokawa Twins fanfic, English. - Twitter: I do content for Aoharu x Kikanjuu and Tokyo Aliens, in English. I post sensitive content mainly here. - Tumblr: I do content for Aoharu x Kikanjuu, English. SOMETIMES I will have sensitive content here. - Instagram: I do content for Aoharu x Kikanjuu, English, no sensitive content. - Lofter: I do content for Aoharu x Kikanjuu especially for Chinese fandom, with sensitive content but no +16 (because of their policy) - Pixiv: I submit my drawings content activities are for Hosokawa Twins only.
After all, I'm not trying to persuade anyone that "Fiction is fiction, it doesn't hurt people in real life" and I'm also prepared to face criticism, be avoided, etc.
But my artwork, my commissions, my content, my peace and the peace of the fandom I've buried myself in, deserving of respect. My blog only has 12 followers. Sometimes people who don't follow me interact through the fandom tag. I'm fine with that.
Who am I without anything that's fandom-related?
I’m a person in poor health, easily emotional, being crushed by a lot of deadlines in order to make money and wanna see Hosokawa Twins every day...
- Mami Cat -
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hiraya-rawr · 2 years
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I would like to kindly add some criticism if that’s okay ^^ please don’t take offense to any of this! This maybe is personal experience with your blog’s writing. I really love your blog and honestly you are the only writer I’ve ever truly cared enough to write in a suggestion for.
You are a writer who does not rush the plot, which I love!!! I hate when the plot climax feels rushed, you do very great job at slowly developing the plot to get everyone interested and wanting more and more. However, as a non native English speaker, I feel confused sometimes.
Like, you do not rush, however, sometimes the main details feel fuzzy?
Like in your recent Diluc fiction, I didn’t understand the details of him finding his wife hanging, just that there’s blood and she’s dead. What I mean is. A lot of words focused on blood, side points and trauma but I’m like “wait, what actually happened again?” And had to reread until eventually I assumed. Then you reblog get visuals which made me reread it again and then I totally understood now.
Maybe what I’m trying to say is : you do such a good job developing plots at nice pace and it never feels like a rushed plot. However, sometimes I think there’s a lack of balance in descriptions. A lot of your focus goes on describing surrounding and past to help develop the main plot, but then fewer details get put into main plot and I get confused on the situation again. Enough for someone to understand enough but you’re so good at writing I feel like it could be more balanced for full understanding without taking away from your beautiful descriptives🥺🥺!!!
Great writing though!! One of the best on this app. Not just Genshin, I’d nominate you a million times for best writer overall. Love your blog ♥️
I mentally prepared myself when you said you'd like to give criticism but all i felt was full on fluff 🥺✨💕
Thank you for telling me this!! I'll try to be more aware in my detail-oriented works to not forget the main picture. I sometimes worry if I'm over analyzing a scene, which is probably why I add too many side details hahahhahshdjhxisjd
admittedly, the recent Diluc fic (Suddenly—) was written within an hour while i was on vacation so it was kind of rushed 😅 I guess it was confusing because I didn't get to the main point (which was the fact that reader is dead somewhere) I wanted to leave much of the background details to reader's imagination.
AGAIN THANK YOU!! anon I'm soft!!!! and im honored by how you see my blog and im really grateful for your support!!! hxjdhxjsjdjud
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kaedeakeshisworld · 2 years
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Concerning the writer
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Mel
Nicknames: Mina, Tita and Annie
Tropical astrology: Cancer Stellium, Scorpio Rising + Pluto in the first house
Sidereal one: Gemini Stellium, Libra rising + Pluto in Scorpio
Born and raised in Europe
Self-collared
Life path number 11
Kitchen / Lunar / Nocturnal / Chaos / Augury Witch
They/them pronouns
Non-binary/ Gender non conforming
Sapiosexual/ Abrosexual
Proud black individual
I do not take requests because I lead a chaotic existence
I naturally let my inspiration spread like wildfire for 2d characters
I speak Creole (Capeverdean dialect derived from Portuguese), French, Portuguese and Spanish
English is not my native tongue therefore all mistakes you see are my own. I will not apologize for it, they are mere evidence that I am trying to improve it one step at time.
Languages I am currently learning: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Swedish, Arabic and Turkish.
Blog etiquette
You can most definitely message me, I am absolutely okay with it just have some basic manners( Hi.....or something like that) and don't be shy, I'm always eager to meet new people/make friends.
I do a clear up spree each month to check who interacts with the content posted on this blog.
Feel free to block or unfollow if you do not like the content/ find it uncanny/ feel uneasy I really do not care. Practice selfcare at all costs 😊
Fujoshis and Fudanshis/ people that like to indulge bl/gl content are welcome!! This is a safe space for you! 😊
I no longer like content on this platform because it really doesn't do a single thing for the non-existient algorithm. I comment/reblog with comments/ go to writers asks to let them know I enjoyed their content and make them feel appreciated.
I highly suggest you to do this if you would like to see more content that you like on this site !
Before you follow
Give a listen to these songs:
Happy Blue Monday- Helsinki Lambda Club
ミツメ - あこがれ
羊文学 & Lücy - Oh hey
Tricot - 爆裂パニエさん
The pillows - last dinosaur
Mono no aware - me to me
What I'm fond of
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anime, manga, Manhua, Manhwa, Literature, Reading, Calligraphy, Lettering, Singing, Drawing, Writing, Playing on the guitar, sleeping, watching Korean and Japanese mukbangs, coffee, eating (overindulging/inhaling food really), astrology, witchcraft, African Mythology, learning languages, discovering new cultures, palmistry, zodiac signs, life paths, tarot decks + readings, Kiki's delivery service movie ( a pick me up for my moody self) and being in nature.
What I highly Dislike
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People that reason by analogy: remarkably preposterous. I put you on the same level as James I/ VII of Scotland = you are MAD bro, don't try to argue with me. It will not work. Ignorant folks (specifically those that think it is ok in this day and age to tell vagina owners what they can and cannot do with their own body= utter nonsense to me. That is one only out of the many I cannot stand), unsolicited opinions from people (for instance cisgender straight men are really something else when it comes to this), people that LGBTQIA + phobic (community that I am part of), anybody that lives under the premise that hierarchy of skin complexion is what should prevail in society ( sincerely get lost, do not interact with me if you think like this I'll just block you), extremely conservative folks that boast about the importance of gender roles ( nah, my migraine condition is enough to deal with already. I needn't worsen it!) and last but certainly not least people that think these two things: that I can educate them (no way, we're in the digital age. get your butt up and do some research for once) and those that have never encountered this forgotten gem: respect!
Do not interact if you a:
Paedophile, Misogynistic, Terf, Misogynoir, against the concept of aged up characters, do not support dark content creators ( tf I interact with it and create it this ain't the place for you!!).
You lot which are against bl/gl content and or like to downgrade eastern asian bl/gl stuff specifically if you're a westerner! Why pull a Heartstopper author move like that 🙄. Seriously, get lost!!
Xenophobe, kinkshamer, drama addict(not k-drama though, Real life one I mean), fatshamer, groomer(= highly repugnant!!) homophobe, pro-life. This blog has always been pro-choice and only that sounds right! Narrow minded folks that like to provide me with their unsolicited opinion !?!basically get off my nutsack, will you!? I don't even listen to people irl telling me how I should live my life?! What makes you think you have earned that privilege??!
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