I think that one thing people fail to understand is that unsolicited literary criticism coming from an online stranger who is reading with no knowledge of what the authors intended goal is, is not going to be received the same as say: the authors beta reader or friends who know what the authors intended goal and has the sufficient knowledge and input to help the author reach that desired outcome.
"But I'm only trying to be helpful" How do I know you have the knowledge and literary skill for you to be able to actaully do that when we don't know each other and you are essentially a stranger to me? Are you applying this criticism based out of personal biased experience and desire to see the story or characterization be driven in another direction or tweaked, or do you know the author's intentions for the character? If the story is incomplete, are you basing your criticism of a character on the incomplete narration with only partial information available of them or are you building up a report until the story's completion? Did the author provide you with the information needed to make a fully informed criticism?
Have you discussed with the author what their plans are or are you assuming them based off the narration, especially if the narration is proven or implied to be unreliable or missing key points of the plot? Are you unbiased enough to help them reach their desired outcome for the characters and story regardless of your personal feelings towards the characters/antagonists and setting? Can you handle being told your specific input isn't wanted because you're a reader and/or have no written anything relating to their genre or topic? Do you understand and respect that the author's personal experiences might influence their writing and make it different than how you would have done it personally? Do you understand if an author only wants input from a specific demographic relating to their story?
If it's for fanfiction or other hobby media, are you holding a free hobby to a professional standard? Are you trying to give criticism because you feel like the author has produced 'subpar job performance' of their fic? Are you viewing their work as a personal intimate outlet or something that must conform with mass media? Are you applying rules and guidelines when the fic is shared for simple sharing sake? Is your criticism worded appropriately and focused on the parts where the author has requested input on rather than a general dismissal and or disapproval?
Have you put yourself in a place where you assumed you have the input needed for the story to evolve better, or have you asked what the author needs and what they're having trouble with? Can you handle having your criticism rejected if the author decides their story doesn't need the change and not take it as a personal offense against your character? Are you crossing that boundary because you think you are doing the author a favor? Are you trying to be helpful, or do you just want to be?
I think sometimes when people hear authors go 'please don't give me unsolicited writing advice or criticism' they automatically chalk it up to 'this author doesn't want ANY constructive feedback on their stuff at all' and not "i already have trusted individuals who will help me with my writing goals and- hey i don't know you like that, please stop acting so overly familiar with me'
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WHAT’S UP!!!
Been doing quite bad financially so I’m opening up comms again 👍 It could really help out if you could spread this around too it’d be really cool of you!
vvvvvvv heres what i got vvvvvvvv
Need two blokes who do fuck all? I’m your guy! Bc I’ve got:
(I can do other things too I promise)
I can give a sticker-y feel to it too like here ^
I’m willing to make pfps and emotes as well!!! (maybe around $5 - $10? We can discuss)
educational textbook chic ^
or discord: poupy #8542 (soon to be just poupy i suppose)
I REALLY prefer these modes of contact as I tend to lose track otherwise so no tumblr asks or dms please! Thank you for understanding.
I’d also like to avert your attention towards my pal Yasha ( @naggingatlas), shes also taking comms and is super duper talented! She helped me with some of the stellar design choices for this post!!! :] HERE is her comms post (CLICK!)
If you don’t wish to commission and would like to simply support me that would be great too ❤
paypal: @pupplio (same email as above)
cashapp: $angelsm999
I think that’s everything! Thank you for reading ok bye bye!!!
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I absolutely love how they’ve portrayed mirabel in dreamlight valley !!
it’s so nice to just see after a whole movie of saving everyone’s asses she just gets to have fun! she’s so unapologetically teenage in the game and it’s really entertaining😭. Like she’s still best friends with casita! talks about her family a lot but also she’s made friends! all the other villagers are really fond of her! She loves throwing parties and attending them! She goes shopping with her girls, she dances with butterflies, she even tried fishing! She hums her own song as she twirls! she also really loves wandering all over the place lmao💀 but yeah it’s just so cute to see her out and having fun moving around! talking to everyone! It’s nice to see her happy basically!
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Guys… I don't think we're registering the potential trauma Gigi might have after finding out that her dad's a murderer and her twin sister and mom can't know…
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Murder trio
i actually cried seeing this in my inbox i will not lie. like actually fucking cried tears of joy /srs absolutely no words can express just how absolutely thralled i am that you drew this. i'm actually ACTUALLY so so overjoyed and flattered and so happy that someone could manage to encapsulate just how much i love the jk!trio and just how silly they are and how you put your own spin on this and made them just as cute and silly and amazing as i've always wanted to see I'M ACTUALLY CRYING THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DRAWING THE JK!MTT 😭😭😭
im so sorry for the late answer i have literally had no time to draw but TYSM FOR THIS I DREW MORE JK AU 4 YOU TO THANK YOU❤️❤️💜💜💙💙 ‼️‼️
they just got out of an extreme gaming session at the boardwalk arcade and now the suns setting and killer wants to get ice cream before it sets so they can watch the sunset but as usual she's a bit too excited for horror and dust to keep up and dust is absolutely dying (she gets ZERO excercise and killer is FAST) and horror just wants to take her time and also spare dust from killer's wrathful running speed. its ok though they manage to eat the icecream while watching the sunset even while slowed down (the vibes in this one are immaculate this is what jk fashion au stands for. silly fluffy important friendship bonding memories. i love. it's not full effort because i wanted to get this done quickly so i wouldnt respond late but im UNFORTUNATELY busy and now its been a day,,,,, I STILL LOVE THE ART YOU SENT ME THANM YKJ SO MUCH)
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