AO3 writers should remind themselves that fanfiction exists because you are BORROWING someone elseβs characters.
Learn some self-awareness before you start treating your readers like walking wallets.
'AO3 needs an app and ads!' No, it will be subject to the platforms ToS or sponsor demands aka censorship.
'AO3 needs an algorithm!' No, it's not a soc med platform, it's an archiving site.
'AO3 needs to monetize authors!' No, OTW will be sued into oblivion.
I feel bad I havenβt finished my chapter yet. I was supposed to get it done before November, but I couldnβt make it happen π please, forgive me. Itβs taking longer than I thought.
Hmm, OP! Top Ichigo sounds enticing. But Iβm unsure whether the readers would enjoy it. Uh, honestly, he makes a perfect top. I mean, look at him! Heβs insanely sexy!
Before I head off for lunch, I just wanted to ask (even if no one replies to this tweet): Should I write a Harry Potter fanfic? I love the HP universe, but... well, the author is kind of my dilemma.
I never expected my fanfiction to get this much attention, and I truly appreciate it. At first, I wasnβt confident since Iβm still growing as a writer, but now that Iβve done it, I feel relieved that I followed my heart.