Archive of Our Own meandering thoughts...

[marguerite_26]

I am so in love with AO3.

I'm an LJ-girl, don't get me wrong. I post the odd thought on twitter, do most of my talking with friends through email, and I jump into chats when the moon is blue ... but LJ is my home. First thing I check in the morning, last thing at night and all that. It's how I find out what is happening in your lives, and in fandom.

LJ is where I decide what to read.

But when I actually go to read it? I do a dance of joy when I see it's on A03. The formatting is perfect for reading on the Playbook and since we got one for my birthday, I have taken it to bed every night with a list of fics to get through.

On the flip side, I have never been a person to archive anywhere but LJ. Too much work (especially hex files, where I found the proofing process painful and mortifying, and so many archive were too specific about pairings, or ratings) and I'm not great at keeping up with comments on LJ, let alone anywhere else. anyway... I've been uploading a fic a day to A03. It's been painless... just a few clicks while I'm having my morning coffee. [Arthur/Merlin fics are almost done, just finishing off my other pairings and I'll start the daunting task of my HP fics ---- btw, if you have a fic of mine that you'd like to see uploaded earlier, rather than later, let me know.]

The other interesting thing about A03 is seeing what is popular on there vs on LJ. I'm not sure why... but a there is definitely a difference which is really ... idek... refreshing? to see a fic that you thought bombed do much better with a different set of readers. Basically, kudos are better than chocolate.

Anyway... I'm rambling. but just... YAY!!! A03 ... please to be putting your fic there. <3


eta: I sent a request to A03 for some invite codes, but if you have some you are willing to share, you comment here. it looks like a few people are looking for some.

Comments

[fuzzytomato02.livejournal.com]

I LOVE AO3! It's so much easier to read than lj and it is also much easier to post there! And I agree. One of my fics that no one read when I finished it years ago has a ton of kudos over there. AO3 is a lot less fail than lj lately too. The one thing is, I'm horrible at answering comments over there. I need to get better at that.

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

One of my fics that no one read when I finished it years ago has a ton of kudos over there.
:D :D

Isn't that lovely? A lot of times LJ popularity of fic is based on timing more than anything. Like a simple Modern AU PWP posted at just when people are in the mood, or an episode coda that hits the spot... they can get flooded with comments.

But the reverse is true. A similar quality fic posted when lj is quiet and people are busy or distract with ~something else... it just falls under the radar.

So it is great to see something like that get 'renewed love' on A03. :D

[jelazakazone.livejournal.com]

I've started trying to remember to leave links back to LJ entries from AO3 because someone said she preferred to leave comments on LJ. If that will facilitate feedback, I'm happy to do it.

Also, I feel like different people are finding my stuff on AO3 than LJ. I'm happy to just to know that people have looked at stuff I've written.

[fuzzytomato02.livejournal.com]

Leaving links is a great idea. I'm going to start doing that too. Thanks for the tip :)

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

I was thinking the same thing. It's a good idea. :)

[jelazakazone.livejournal.com]

Yay:D Glad you like the tip. We should spread the idea around. ♥

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

oh. I'm going to do that too. great idea.

Also, I feel like different people are finding my stuff on AO3 than LJ.
yeah, I totally get that. it does feel like a different reader base.

[jelazakazone.livejournal.com]

Yay!

I love that we have different ways to connect with readers:D