August 21st is Fanfic Writerâs Appreciation Day đ
Letâs be honest - we all forget to leave a comment sometimes. We donât always go out of our way to click the âcome talk to me on tumblrâ link on AO3 to scream about the fic in the authorâs inbox. On August 21st I encourage you to take a moment and show fanfic writers that you appreciate them!
leave a comment and kudos on every fic you finish reading. Doesnât matter how short. Doesnât matter if youâre just repeating what other people have already said. Just be kind! Keysmashing, Caps Lock, and live commenting appreciated! (Bonus points if you leave a comment on every chapter)
ideas for what to put in a comment: one | two
floaty review box for ao3 (super useful for commenting as you read + it has a âreview tipsâ button if you feel stuck)
reblog ficlets, drabbles, fics, fic rec posts, etc. Put a nice comment in the tags. Remember that likes, while appreciated, donât give the writer any exposure, meaning the posts donât reach more people
go to your local fanfic writerâs inbox and talk to them about their fic of your choice. Let them know how long ago youâve read it and what story point/sentence/scene still makes you smile when you think about it
send thank you messages to fic writers. In a world where you have to pay for almost everything, theyâre supplying you with countless hours of free entertainment. It can get quite lonely without getting messages acknowledging the hours they spend writing stories - let them know their time and effort is appreciated
make fic rec posts and @ the authors whose fics youâre recommending! (believe me, fic writers love to see their stories in these posts)
create something inspired by a fic! You can draw fanart, make a moodboard or aesthetic post, or even write a song for the fic you love. Whether youâre a beginner or a pro doesnât matter - the thought alone is what counts more than anything <3
buy the writer a coffee if they have a ko-fi page and you have some change lying around c: Caffeine keeps most fic writers awake when they struggle with a particularly slow draft or a difficult scene. More coffee, more content.
These are only some ideas out of the sea of possible ways to appreciate fanfic writers. On August 21st show the writers in your fandom(s) some love <3
