tendershepherd:

xhixtape:

things most writers love in the fanfic community:

• messages!!
• likes!!!
• reblogs!!!!
• REBLOGS WITH COMMENTS IN THE TAGS!!!!!
• C O M M E N T S ! ! ! ! ! !
• an emoji spam in their inbox describing how the story made you feel!!
• pointing out a particular scene in the story that had an impact on you emotionally
• when you understand updates take time and you don’t pressure the writer!!
• telling the writer in which ways you connect with the characters
• AN ABUNDANCE OF FIRE EMOJIS IN RESPONSE TO A PARTICULAR SAUCY SCENE
• “please remember to take care of yourself”
• describing to the writer all the ways you are currently suffering because of a story (we love you, but we love when you squirm)
• THE HEART EMOJI SPAM
• also, crying emojis, even if we feel a bit guilty.
• asking about certain details to a particular au, wanting to know more, SHOWING INTEREST ! !
• “take your time with the next update”
• understanding that writers are humans and not fanfic writing machines sitting behind a computer
• understanding that you are in no way bothering writers by sending feedback. you aren’t going to look silly, even if you’re shy. for some writers, it is that little bit of motivation and encouragement to pump out that last scene and get the chapter posted. and for some, it gives a reason to continue posting in the first place.
• understanding that if you enjoy a story, you should tell the writer.
• and also understanding there’s a difference in showing enthusiasm for the next part, and demanding an update.
• and knowing that your feedback can really brighten a writer’s day, and sometimes the message you send will be the ONLY message they receive for the story, so please don’t hesitate showing appreciation for the story you read and loved. if you don’t, you can’t complain when the writer loses motivation to stop posting, even if you loved their work.

adding on to this

• receiving messages not only after having begged to get some
• participation in ask memes
• getting asks about stuff that isn’t even about writing
• getting comments and messages, general interaction when the writer isn’t posting so the writer doesn’t feel like they are only worthwhile when they’re posting