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[shamera]

I feel like this is an unpopular opinion, but more people should read incomplete/unfinished/in-progress fanfics.

I've noticed this huge trend where creators on tiktok and tumblr who will be explaining how to use Archive Of Our Own to new users and they always say "and make sure to scroll down and click completed only" or how people will go out of their way to mention they only read completed fics 'because they were traumatized when they forgot to check the dates and didn't realize this fic hadn't been updated since 2012'.

The thing is - I think by not engaging with and/or actively avoiding writer's WIPs readers are potentially adding to the aggregate of abandoned works. Now this obviously isn't the case for all abandoned fics, anything from major life events, to loss of interest, to getting busy can be a reason for a fic getting abandoned - but at least on some level I just know that writers are quitting while they're ahead when they aren't garnering any response or feedback because reading WIPs has become unpopular. If you're worried about reading something that hasn't been updated since 2012 then you can use the date updated function to sort out old fics.

Anyways, support your favorite fanfic writers by engaging with their WIPs.

[shamera]

a webweave for shamera's this is (not) a drill !

references under the cut:

image 1: salvador dali, the persistence of memory / david shrigley (2005) / @.xekstrin / person of interest, unknown fanart / r/nonduality, deleted user / @.thatsbelievable, march 18th 2020 / ortivih, shitpostbost 5000 / minecraft system message / milemarquezoutside / normal-horoscopes / mbti test / cotsworld computer medic / benny, unfortunately, the clock is ticking / depsidase / the onion / robert dilts, the change cycle / margaros / ffxiv / the spectrum of noise driven consciousness / @.m_d_n_f on instagram / @.javdejongh on instagram / @.archbudzar on instagram

image 2: wikipedia / the west wing / jenny holzer / maggie stiefvater, the raven king / @.shikijin / future shorts egypt / @.molabuddy / titoli / @.thatsbelievable / @.normal-horoscopes / virtualnihil / @.crystalfountain / sirin (kuroo's version) / wikipedia, entoptic phenomena / unknown / jenny holzer / US office of war, 1943 / smosh.com / @.irlpatroclus / silent hill: shattered memories / @.normal-horoscopes / @.broadsnextdoor on instagram

image 3: uquiz (i assign you a fictional house based on nothing but vibe while you nod and smile) by streetlighthalo / @.normal-horoscopes / @.voltaspistol / @.wakeup_itsfake on instagram / unknown (eyes) / the mandela catalogue / @.the-most-humble-blog / u/bluesparksfly / wikipedia / @.foxpunk / @.demiiwhiffin / unknown / @.preservationofnormalcy / unknown / @.anxeious / chess / unknown artist / morrowind / @.mirroir, destiny gauntlet desc.

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WE'RE SO BAAAAAAAAAACK

[translation:

Hello, this is KW Books.

Here is a preview of the illustration of the elite team members of Daydream Co., Ltd. that will be revealed in part 2 of <Got Dropped Into A Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work>!

What kind of commute awaits Soleum in part 2?

We will return to Kakaopage on July 7 (Monday) at 18:00. Please give lots of love and attention.]

[shamera]

sometimes writing isn’t about talent. sometimes it’s about sitting in your chair and suffering for 45 minutes until a single sentence crawls out of your skull

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what ppl defending kids on ipads don’t seem to understand is that there are other ways to keep kids occupied. my mom had a whole bag full of little toys and games for me to play with while waiting in lines at disney world. once your kid is like 7 or 8 they can read a book. they can color. or they can literally just sit there and imagine things. i did that a lot as a kid.

[shamera]

A job with too many occupational hazards

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[shamera]

This is just to say

I have not read

the new fic

you posted,

and which you were

probably hoping

would have more

comments by now.

Forgive me--

it looks so cool and delicious,

but this week

is the worst,

and I need more brain

to devour your

plummy purple genius.

[shamera]

Roselle Gustav ♔ Lord of Mysteries: The Clown

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Best one shot I've ever read lmao

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countdown Donghua

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hey uh new type of ao3 spam comment just dropped. (I know it's spam because the fic they left this comment on . doesn't have chapters. lmfao). Report this kinda comment as spam and don't take it personally it is literally recycled bullshit

[shamera]

Character Archives (Old) ♔ Lord of Mysteries: The Clown

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Welcome to the third annual summer fic reading challenge! Sign ups will open the week before, on June 13.

And! New this year, we are introducing podfic-specific traits for your bingo cards. You'll be able to choose only fic, only podfic, or a mix of both. We can't wait to get started!

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Path of the Divine ― Seer ♔ Lord of Mysteries: The Clown

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No More Zero Comments Project

Hi! Here's a big masterpost for everything you need to know about this project!

The No More Zero Comments (NM0C) Project is dedicated to reducing the number of fics on AO3 with no comments. This is a multifandom community effort with very few rules which you can very easily undertake alone, but hey, why not join us?

The goal is simple: find fics with no comments, read them and leave the author a comment. If you want, you can go out and find fics on your own, but we also have a handy spreadsheet full of fics for you to browse!

You can find the spreadsheet here. There are tonnes of different fandoms to choose from. It will be updated regularly with new fics, so check back as often as you like.

Do you have a fic with zero comments? You can submit it here to be added to the spreadsheet. There is no limit to how many you can submit, and no limits on what you can submit. Any fandom, any category, any rating, no matter how old it is. Yes, even explicit fics. We aren't picky around here. You can also submit other people's fics if you wish.

All I ask is, if you submit your own fics, try and comment on some too! Balance, equality, etc.

The only real rule for submissions is no AI. This blog is vehemently anti-AI and will not accept any fics that use it.

If you read a fic from the spreadsheet, please let me know here so I can remove the fic from the spreadsheet. If you see a fic on the spreadsheet that has a comment, don't fret. I'll get around to removing it soon. Admin's timezone is GMT and I'm most active in the evenings.

Have a question? Feel free to ask!

A few more bits and pieces of information under the cut!

Who runs this blog?

That'd be me, Izak, better known as @lightningzombie! I run this blog alone for now. And yes, I did put my own fics into the spreadsheet. I put it up to a vote and people said I could!

Why did you decide to do this?

Frustration with the lack of comments on my fics and the death of comment culture in general. Bewilderment when I saw a fic that had 1200 kudos and no comments. The joy that leaving 100 comments and receiving 20+ during the Febuwhump commentfest brought me. Boredom. Many reasons!

Is there a prize/competition?

Nope! No incentives whatsoever. Just the joy of fan fiction, of commenting, and community spirit.

Will you do events?

Yes, I plan to! I'm not sure what yet, though.

"I don't know how to comment!"

Yes, you do. "I like this" is a comment. "How dare you do that to [insert blorbo here]" is a comment. "<3" is a comment. "KAJSDAKSDHJ WHYYYYY????" is a comment. "I am rapidly approaching your location" is a comment. Just be kind!

How long will it take me to get a comment?

Dunno. Some people get them within minutes, some hours, some days. Depends on many things. Be patient!

I submitted something but it hasn't been added or removed

I run this blog and the spreadsheet completely alone and manually. Any submissions will be handled as and when i have time. Be patient with me, I'll get to it!

Happy commenting! <3

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Jaekwan and his gun 💪