#support authors

[graendoll]

A number of fanfiction authors are pulling their fics from Ao3 because people are illegally selling bound copies of these fics on etsy.

Pretty sure this hasn't happened to any of my stories. And I have given permission to folks to bind copies for personal use, which is perfectly legal and just and this post does not apply to those situations.

But this needs to be said:

If you are the kind of person who would download something from Ao3....bind it....and sell it on Etsy...you're dead to me.

The fact that people have the balls to take creative works that aren't theirs, that are provided for free to the world because of the joy it brings authors to share their stories with people who love the characters as much as we do, and turn around and sell them for HUNDREDS of dollars is gross and morally corrupt.

And the people who buy these copies, knowing they are putting the entire world of fanfic at risk, are just as bad.

It is ILLEGAL to sell fanfiction. It is immoral to buy it.

Fanfic exists in a liminal space where writers are protected because no money exchanges hands. The greed of a few is going to fuck it up for the rest of us. If you see bound fics for sale, please report the sellers.

#fanfic writer problems #fanfiction #fanfic #support ao3 #support authors #keep fanfiction free #keep fandom spaces safe

[sereia1313]

Guilty Pleasure/Cringe PSA

Why did this ever become a thing? Why were we ever made to feel guilty about something we enjoy? And why has it evolved to the point when doing so makes people cringe?

The concept is so stupid. 

Even within the world of fandom, where people are supposed to be more accepting, insults are thrown, and fights break out because we don’t like things the same way. Or we happen to like two different characters. 

It’s garbage. 

Life is too short to waste time worrying about the opinions of others when it comes to things that make us happy. We should be able to revel in the bliss of a hobby, or the melody of a song, or the repetitiveness of a trope as we read about the same pair falling in love again and again because it helps us escape the horror that is reality. 

Listen to the song.  Crochet the stuffy.  Buy the figurine.  Wear the cosplay.  Write the fic.  Draw the art. 

Be proud of what makes you happy, and stop questioning the bliss of others, even when you don’t understand it or it’s different from yours. Everyone finds something different at the end of the rainbow, and it is not up to you to judge their choice, tear them down, or make them question why they like it in the first place. People should not have to hide behind pretense and popular opinion to fit in. 

Acceptance is something that you have to learn, something you have to practice. You may even have to teach it now and then. It’s hard, but you will be a better human for it. Building people up has long-lasting effects, and it’s incredible what making someone smile will do to your day. 

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. And never let anyone dull your sparkle. 

#sereia1313 #guilty pleasure #cringe #positivity #spread the happy #psa #never let anyone dull your sparkle #support creativity #support each other #support authors #support artists #one more time for the people in the back #stop this trend #let people be happy #sereia1313: my posts

[petti-fog]

Here's Resmine, another character I illustrated for Christina Dickinson's epic fantasy novel, Waking the Burning Valley.

If you're interested you can find out more about her and her work at Christina Dickinson Writes.

And if you're looking for a new read, you can grab Waking the Burning Valley over on amazon

#author promotion #support authors #fantasy #digital art

[nakedtoasterr]

Male reader month | March edition

Welcome to my male reader month post! This is part of a monthly series of posts I will be making compiling MR posts from throughout the month! This post is for March and I found 15 fics for you all to enjoy. Please like and reblog this post as well as the fics linked. ☆(≧∀≦*)ﾉ

Sfw section

The perfect gift | part 1 - part 2

Reader x Jungkook

CW: none

Written by @gayslayzen

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Healing through touch

Reader x

CW: none

Written by @ihugpedro

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Change

Reader x Chad Meeks

CW: angst, fluff, mentions of bullying

Written by @roses-r-rosie3

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Sagau x Gn!Reader head cannons

Reader x Sagau

CW: none

Written by @t0mmy-bear

Sorry abt the fact that there’s only 4 fics here not everyone got back to me in time

Nsfw bottom reader section

Incubus

Reader x Kaoru Hakaze

CW: Dub-con, rough sex

Written by @mariondeux

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Jealous diluc headcanons

Reader x Diluc

CW: Spanking, rough sex, overstim, possessiveness

Written by @melonn-soda

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Fill me up pretty please

Reader x Ghost

CW: breeding kink, biting (just like one sentence), overstimulation

Written by @killmeprettypleasee

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Through the skin (ftm inclusive)

Reader x Rodrick

CW: piercing fetish, grinding, first time, protected sex

Written by @pansywriting

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I got what you need

Reader x Yuta Okkotsu

CW: jealousy, semi-public sex, praise, degradation, finger sucking, kissing, doggy-style, creampie, undepicted aftercare, possessiveness, exhibitionism

Written by: @dabisbratz

Nsfw top reader section

Present for the birthday boy

Reader x Illumi

CW: Hair pulling, Breeding, Face fucking, Degrading, Use of sex toys, Fingering, Nipple play, Sounding, Overstimulation, Orgasm denial, dumbification, Eating out, Sir kink, Choking, Cuffs

Written by @secretivemessenger.

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New boss (ftm character)

Reader x Steven Grant

CW: Public (Bathroom) Masturbation, Fingering, Squirting

Written by @l1tw1ck

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Sub Cyno and Tighnari x stressed out dom male reader

CW: none(?)

Reader x Cyno and Tighnari

Written by @nsfw-lone-wolf-nergiganos

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Krunt Kunckle

Reader x Kurt Kunckle

CW: Crossdressing, leash, caught

Written by @urm-0-m-ish0t

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Your body’s bangin’, out of control!

Reader x cole cassidy

CW: vanilla, some hair pulling(?), praise

Written by @c-nstellati-ns

Honorable mentions

@floweerbby

If you’re a bottom reader this blog is for you! They posted their first fic just yesterday!

If you’re interested in some good quality fics with immaculate writing follow this blog and keep an eye on it.

@blank-slate-jay

A good page for some nice sfw male reader, if you’re not in the mood for the nasties go take a look! (Fair warning they have 2 nsfw fics up but it’s majority sfw rn)

Special thanks to everyone who gave me permission to add their work (·ω<)

If you have any criticism for me or even just recommendations for next time feel free to dm me/send an ask. Please also remember to follow all these amazing creators and keep writing y’all!!! We love you

#top male reader #bottom male reader #dom male reader #sub male reader #male reader #fic rec #please follow these people #bokutosproperty- male reader months #male reader smut #male reader fluff #m/n #y/n is a guy #nsft fic #support authors #support creators #support creatives #fanfic #fanfics are art man #please reblog this #reblog their posts too #read the warnings #sfw fic #fanfiction #reader insert #x you smut #x you fluff #bokutosproperty male reader months

[sarahowritesostucky]

Happy Friday Y'all!

I hope everybody's ready to end their workweek with some nice, relaxing scrolling and fic reading📖. I know I am! While likes are sweet, I thought I'd start off a lil' friendly Friday reminder that reblogs are the real way to show your favorite authors support. Likes don't get our fics noticed or help authors in any way: all they do is help your dash algorithm give you similar content. Show your support and reblog! I promise authors love you for it 🥰

[Pictured: Chris and Seb when they see you've been a good doobie and reblogged]⬇️

#happy friday #friday vibes #friendly reminder #reblog culture #fanfic #fanfiction #mcu fanfiction #marvel fanfiction #steve rogers fanfiction #bucky barnes fanfiction #sebastian stan fanfiction #chris evans fanfiction #tumblr fanfic #tumblr community #fanfic authors #support artists #support authors #fanfiction community

[crescent-dreams]

Creator's Corner - Wicked

How did you become a fan of the Inuyasha fandom?

The manga.

What are your favourite fanfic tropes as a writer?

Hmmm... that one's hard because I have written multiple. I do enjoy fake dating or future reconnecting.

And as a reader?

Coffee shop AU, one bed, fake marriage/dating.

Which work of yours is your personal favourite? The one you are most proud of?

Unposted but Shrike.

Which SessKag fanfiction of another author is your go-to choice for a great read?

Chie.

What do you think makes a good story?

A good mix of everything. Well developed characters and plot, angst, adventure, romance, dramatic flare. There's so much that can go into a good story.

Is there anything you need while writing? Snacks? Music? A comfy blanket?

I prefer music and a hot drink, usually coffee or tea.

How do you get your ideas? In your dreams? In the shower?

Dreams, showers, people just talking to me. Sometimes other books or fics.

If you could meet an Inuyasha character, what would you tell them?

I would like to get drunk with Miroku. I feel like he would be a blast. 

As a writer, what would your spirit animal be?

I don't think I have one.

What is your kryptonite as a writer?

I am a very linear writer. I have to write from beginning to end. There is no skipping ahead so when I get stuck I just have to work through it before I can get where I want the plot to go.

What advice would you give someone who wants to start writing?

Just do it. You're not writing for anyone else but you. 

You can find @k9plus1 on Ao3, Dokuga, and Tumblr! And please check out our Creator’s Corner Masterlist for all our past creators!

#crescent dreams #sesskag #creator's corner #creator's corner author #support authors #support writers #sesskag fic #sesskag fanfic #sesskag fanfiction #wicked

[hjbender]

I think most of us by now have seen the post about “if you’re reading this go write 3 lines in your wip”, but here’s a flip version for your consideration:

If you’re reading this, stop what you’re doing and go leave a nice comment on your favorite story or artwork. Even if you’ve already left a comment. Especially if you haven’t left a comment yet.

“I [still] love this sm” or “asdf;lkj 💕” or “can’t leave more kudos, so here’s a comment-kudos!” will mean so much to them. If you want to be extra generous and make their day, tell the author or artist something you love about their work. “This character’s line was just perfect” or “I love the colors/style/etc you used in this”, for example.

Speak up. Show some love to our authors and artists. Thank them for sharing their works for our enjoyment.

#support authors #support artists #i say this as an artist/author myself #fandom #communicate your love #this doesn’t have to be for your faves either #that new fic you just read? comment #that art you just saw on tumblr? reblog it #i promise you this will make somebody’s day

[josiebelladonna]

a little collection, all one right after the other, picked up last week, not sure why i didn’t post it then 🤷🏻‍♀️

i also saw a tweet saying that it shouldn’t even be called “art”, which… yeah, i agree. it’s scraping art and treating it as if it’s gum on the bottom of a desk and throwing it into a blender at a whim when it should’ve been put to good use and made a natural evolution of digital art—i keep saying it but it’s the biggest missed opportunity in the history of missed opportunities. ai had the potential to build upon digital art and to be worked with, but that’s not what’s happening, though. moreover, way too many people are doubling down and supporting it, often knowing the nefarious nature of it, which makes them complicit in the abuse of hard-working artists and their life’s work. i’ve also been seeing accusations of ableism against human artists—these comments are often oblivious to the fact that disabled artists have existed for centuries (look no further than frida kahlo)—even accusations of racism and sexism.

excuse me, but taking the art from a black artist or a female artist or a transgender artist or a guy who paints with his feet and using it without their consent in your k00l ai app is a million times more discriminatory than anything any artist has ever done (bonus if you know about all this but keep contributing to it—if anything, that’s worse).

even if you aren’t active in the art world, all this alone should piss you off.

i’m also seeing more things about slurs thrown at artists (”paintpig”, “drawslave”, and “drawcel” being only three examples), and i’d say “you’re gonna have to do a lot better than that” à la cosmo kramer, but i don’t think that’d suffice, tbh—as i said before, they almost feel like compliments, like yes! i am a drawslave! i am a slave to drawing and my craft! 😂

and yes, ai replacing humans has already long begun: go read about disney, and also book publishers like tor books. replacing human artists and their digital art with soulless robotic ai with watermarks included has already whupped up and let a bunch of diligent people go on their own for the sake of $$$$ and mass appeal. it’s very quickly approaching the point where, unless you have a very distinct, visceral style that’s heavy on textures and just looks different like mine, digital art made by a human being and a digital piece by a machine will have no distinction between each other, and traditional art will be the only truly human art left. mind, every human alive is capable of making art no matter what the excuse is—there’s no excuse. if you’re human, you’re an artist. you can create something. it’s part of who you are, as unique as your fingerprint and your dna. “but i’m not an artist!” BULLSHIT. B U L L S H I T. you are as capable of making art as i am. if you can pick up a pencil with any part of your body, you can train yourself—go read about the guy who draws with his feet, he’s amazing. “i won’t be as good as you, though.” yeah, and? that doesn’t mean you can’t be good in your own way. i tried making tutorials or how to draw like me before and i wound deleting them because no one was willing to try it out, and i soon learned that it’s because my art is unique to me, as well as cop outs like “not an artist”.

the rise of ai art tells me that people are way too lazy and entitled for their own good now. our ape bodies are too reliant upon technology, and technology is advancing faster than any of us can keep up. it’s not only the biggest wasted opportunity ever, but it’s a sign of not caring about your fellow human and what they can make with their bodies and brains, especially with their hands. we have spent millennia using our hands to build the very advancements that brought us to this point in history… and we’re willing to throw it away, and what for?

bitch. my hands have used pencils, pens, paintbrushes, turpentine, metals, heavy machinery, wood, axes, hatchets, knives, ceramic clay, acids, bases, chemicals that can leave blisters on the inside of your lungs, literal fire, rocks and minerals, a fucking Geiger counter, soldering irons, welding torches, heavy tools like table saws and sledgehammers, bicycle chains, one of those old rotary telephones, typewriters, fucking floppy disks!!, all kinds of fabric, a drum kit, a piano, guitars, microphones, xylophones, baseball bats, hockey sticks, basketballs, volleyballs, and some of the most delicious food i have ever eaten… i got to touch pitchblende (uranium ore) with these hands. i got to touch lead soldering and broken glass. these hands have gotten to touch silver ore and 24-karat gold. i even got to touch things from the softest cat fur to the skin of a snake and the exoskeleton of a scorpion. these hands have shaken the hands of teachers, famous people, and people no longer with us. these hands have fired guns and shot arrows. these hands have helped me climb up hills and small mountains. these hands have been cut, scratched, burned by both fire and dry ice, stepped on, slapped, but also lovingly held and massaged. these hands have written millions of words of literature and poetry. these hands have written words in english, french, spanish, german, italian, danish, latin, japanese, russian, and most recently portuguese. these hands have fixed houses, planted gardens, even built a car from the ground up. these are working hands, and they always come back to art.

i have toiled in obscurity since 2006, and to a further extent, 1999. i refuse to ever work with art shops anymore because they continue to rip me off and take my money, and they’re making me vulnerable to scraping. i have had my art insulted, mocked, patronized, laughed at, called dumb or stupid, rejected from art competitions, lost out to trashy artworks that look like they were done in about five minutes in total darkness, soiled on, burnt (yes, for real), thrown in the garbage, and yes, even stolen, not once but twice—the second time around, the thief is still giving me shit two and a half years after i called her out on her bluff. yes, me. the person she took from. she is continuously giving me shit and being a bully—and, get this, two and a half years later, you can see how miserable she is from a mile away.  so, let me ask you, ai people and those who (un)willingly support it: is that what you want? to become increasingly miserable as tech advances and you sit your own hands to the point you become so idle that your brains scramble themselves and you don’t even know how to function anymore? plus, you’re going to look at me dead in the face and tell me that i deserve to be shat on and everything my hands have done is all in vain all because i refuse to ever use any ai app for as long as i live because i know what the hell is going on?

have your fucking precious ai. play the victim and be complicit. if you don’t care, then i don’t care. but know what you’re doing. know that it all comes with a steep price and a dark side more foreboding than you can ever fathom. karma is a bitch, and a bigger one than i ever will be.

and this is not even touching on ai infiltrating fan writing or actual published literature, or music for that matter, but—i’m not even touching those ones.

#support human artists #fuck ai art #ai art theft #ai art debate #ai art is art theft #ai art isn't real art #ai art is theft #ai art is fake art #ai art is not art #ai art #support a small artist #support authors #text

[angelofsmalldeath-codeine]

Halloo Hemmy! I love that you are so supportive and enthusiastic in reccing stories and writers. Do you have a favorite genre (horror, drama) and/or trope (eg. Slow burn, enemies to lovers) that just grabs you from the get-go?

Totally unrelated Javi tax 'cause why not

Hi Maggie,

Thank you!

I love that y'all share your writing with us and the least it is my pleasure to reblog, recommend and hype up your work.

I think the genre takes a back seat to the trope for me. I love a slow burn, enemies to lovers, meet-cute, friends to lovers, and best friend's sister. I am not into huge age gaps though, 2-5 years when both are in the same decade and both over 26 is my personal guidance.

I am in my sappy era and have no shame. I can handle all the violence that usually comes with the Javi P stuff but I am not into horror. I know tentacle stuff is a popular trope but not really my thing.

#hemmy’s recs #support fic writers #support your authors #support authors #support writers

[magicalmonthlyprompts]

Theme  Medicine

Gemstone  Topaz & Citrine (details found here)

Flower  Chrysanthemum (details found here)

Trope  Sick/Injured

Dialogue  Fluff - “I thought you didn’t want me.” Angst - “I need you to stay close to me.”

Roulette (Emotion)  Guilt

Happy creating!  ~Muse of Mystery

#magical monthly prompts #mmp #mmp2023 #mmp202311 #mmp112023 #muse of mystery #unleash your creativity #create what you want #support writers #support authors #support artists #support creators #support creativity #imagination #monthly prompts #take what you need

[petti-fog]

Hey there, folks! I'm thrilled to share some new artwork featuring Khiri, the wood elf, straight from the pages of Christina Dickinson's epic fantasy novel, Waking the Burning Valley.

This is the first of four characters she had me illustrate for the story, so I'm looking forward to sharing the rest soon.

You can check out Christina Dickinson's captivating world and delve into the adventures of Khiri and other magical characters on her website: Christina Dickinson Writes.

And if you're looking for a new read, you can grab Waking the Burning Valley over on amazon

#digitalart #fantasy #character design #elf #woof elf #support authors #author promotion

[emyluwinter]

I'm announcing reblogging day on this blog!

Make a reblog of your favorite works by at least several authors (especially those who, in your opinion, receive undeservedly little attention!)

Whatever you want, whatever you like.

Conditions -

Make at least 5-10 reblogs,

I beg you to write at least a few lines for the authors (I really like to read your comments or tags)

Be nice, be polite, look at those works that give you "tudum-tudum" in your heart.

Every author deserves it. Everyone can make someone's day a little better. Have a good day to you all, drink some water and eat well!

#reblog #support #support authors #support content creators #support artists

[bookishpedia]

(Avni puts salt in Viransh's kheer)

Viransh: *eats one spoon*

Avni:

Viransh: *finishes it*

Avni: Didn't the kheer taste weird?

Viransh: Yeah, but I didn't want to hurt your feelings, so I ate it all.

Avni:

Avni: Alright, let me go get the kheer with sugar.

#incorrect quotations #funnytumblr #books #bookstagram #readers community #book memes #twisted series #wattpad #wattpad author #wattpad books #support writers #support authors #readersgonnaread #reading #read free ebooks

[deanwinchesterswitch-events]

There are only a few days left to get your submissions in for a chance at the prize drawings!

Creatives: to earn entries, you need to submit pieces to engage with readers. Each work submitted will earn two entries. Pieces can be newly written/made, or old works that you wish had received a little more love.

Readers/Followers: You need to reblog and comment on your submissions to earn entries. Comments can be reaction gifs, emojis, a simple ‘I enjoyed this.’, to a long, detailed review. Each submission earns one entry.

Learn more about the event.

#tgwrcjulyevent #dw's witch events #support artists #support creators #support authors

[crescent-dreams]

Creator's Corner - mrfeenysmustache

Let's start off easy: how did you become a fan of the Inuyasha fandom?

An old friend of mine from middle school made me stay up late with her one night and watch an episode. I was immediately obsessed. I’ve been here loving these dogs ever since.

Art or Fanfic: which work of yours are you most proud of?

Oh, man. This is one of those questions that’s hard. The SessKag fic I’m most proud of would probably be The Arrangement. It was my first foray into writing smut, and I’m so proud of how it came out and how I grew as a writer with it.

Is there anything you don't like to draw?

Probably gore and action and stuff like that. I’m just not a super fan of that stuff anyway so drawing it would be difficult to have fun with.

What are your favourite fanfic tropes to write?

So many!!! But I love love love angst with a happy ending. Any of the tropes that cause the characters grief before they cross the happy finish line I’m a HUGE sucker for.

You're in a creative mood: how do you decide whether to write or to draw?

I decide to draw cuz it takes less brain power than sitting and writing lmao

Where do you find inspiration?

I get a lot of inspiration from music. I have several stories and art pieces directly inspired by songs. Movies/shows as well.

If you could spend one day in the feudal era - what would you do?

Hide.

Describe your dream project.

I’ve had a SessKag plot brewing for a while that I think of so often, but I’ve had writers block for the last year that’s made it hard to write. Arranged marriage, political intrigue, fantasy world-building…. I’m very excited about it.

If you could get the power/skill of one Inuyasha character: what would you choose?

I wish I had the muscle to haul around that giant boomerang like Sango does cuz… damn. 

You can find @mrfeenysmustache on Ao3 and Tumblr! And please check out our Creator’s Corner Masterlist for all our past creators!

#crescent dreams #sesskag #creator's corner #mrfeenysmustache #ashmish111 #creator's corner author #creator's corner artist #support authors #support writers #support artists #support creators

[deanwinchesterswitch]

It's almost here!

July is creeping up fast. You have the entire month to join the fun, though.

Authors, artists, creators, and readers can all participate in this event. Have some fun, spread some joy, and earn chances to win prizes along the way.

Learn more: TGWRC Christmas in July Event

#tgwrcjulyevent #tgwrc christmas in july event #support creators #support artists #support authors #spread joy #dw's witch events