caitlin fiffik
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I spent HOW much to self publish?? 😳 | + how many books I sold and how my goals have changed
Hey fresties! today I'm bringing you a laid back video talking all about my expenses for self publishing and what exactly I put my money into, as well as talking about how many books I've sold and if I plan to continue selfpub :) 💜 (why are my glasses so crooked 💀)
you can learn more about/buy my book here!: books2read.com/htsysfssd
publish and thrive course: heartbreathings.teachable.com/p/publish-and-thrive
newsletter ninja: www.amazon.com/Newsletter-Ninja-Become-Author-Mailing-ebook/dp/B07C6J8HP9
00:00 - intro
00:33 - how much I spent
02:00 - cost 1
03:25 - cost 2 and 3
06:31 - what I DIDN'T spend money on (and technically more costs... but not really)
09:25 - final thoughts
10:25 - my changed publishing goals and why they changed
14:10 - announcement lol 👃
⤿ 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴:
insta: caitlinfiffik
wattpad: www.wattpad.com/user/CAITLlN
goodreads: www.goodreads.com/saveferris
nanowrimo: nanowrimo.org/participants/caitlinfiffik
🎵 tuneage: Mr. Jello - Sleepy Tea - thmatc.co/?l=9AD3E2FF
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Відео

👀 EXCITING UPDATE + where I've been! | new website, newsletter, and publishing updates! 🥳
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Hey fresties! I'm so excited to be back, especially with such big news!! I can't wait to bring more updates about How to Save Your School from Soul-Stealing Demons. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP: www.caitlinfiffikbooks.com/p/newsletter.html 00:00 - intro ⤿ 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴: website: www.caitlinfiffikbooks.com/ insta: caitlinfiffik wattpad: www.wattpad.com/user/CAITLlN goodreads: www.goodreads.com/sav...
the ULTIMATE Notion Template for Writers! | Replacing Scrivener with Notion as a Book Wiki!
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hi fresties! today i'm sharing my notion template with you all i use this to keep my writing processed organized, keep a wiki of information about my book(s), and more! BUY THE TEMPLATE FOR $3 HERE!: ko-fi.com/s/42a9bb844a 00:00 - intro / explanation of template 01:22 - main page, brief tutorial on how to customize 02:49 - characters tabs 04:05 - settings tabs 06:50 - book main page 08:05 - res...
a random temu haul | sticker printer, sanrio, galaxy projector, and birkenstock dupes!
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🐸 feel free to use my referral code【187903771】for 30% off! Hey fresties! today i'm sharing another haul from temu :P also sorry if you saw my channel went dark for a few days there, I privated most of my videos but decided to bring them back lol 😅 I'll probably just be keeping this channel very casual from now on, but I figure there's no harm in keeping the old stuff up too, especially if it's ...
cute temu stationery haul! | pens, stickers, pencil cases and more 💌
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🐸 feel free to use my referral code【187903771】for 30% off! Hey fresties! today i'm sharing my recent stationery haul from temu! it was my first time buying from the app and I was really pleasantly surprised. (and the shipping was SO fast!) ⤿ 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴: wattpad: www.wattpad.com/user/CAITLlN goodreads: www.goodreads.com/saveferris
what's it like to BLOW UP on WATTPAD? | Wattpad Wednesdays
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Hey fresties! lets talk about all the good and bad that comes from gaining popularity (aka "blowing up") on wattpad 00:00 - a note about wattpad wednesdays and a disclaimer 01:15 - feedback 01:45 - hate / misinterpretations 02:42 - fun and reassuring 03:18 - pressure 03:53 - pride 05:20 - self advertisements 06:52 - loyalty 07:52 - plagiarism 09:28 - opportunities ⤿ 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴: insta: instagram.co...
UNIQUE ways to make MONEY on Wattpad | Wattpad Wednesdays
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Hey fresties! lets talk about some unconventional ways to make money through wattpad! 00:00 - intro 00:50 - tips/donations and bonus content 01:45 - merch 02:45 - commissions 03:38 - more commissions 04:04 - branching out 05:42 - using it as a jump start ⤿ 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴: insta: caitlinfiffik wattpad: www.wattpad.com/user/CAITLlN goodreads: www.goodreads.com/saveferris nanowrimo: nanowr...
Reverse Engineer a SCENE IDEA into an ENTIRE STORY PLOT | Writing Wednesdays
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Hey fresties! today I'm explaining how I take random scene ideas I get and develop them into fleshed out story plots with complex characters! 00:00 - intro 00:35 - what's happening, WHO would it impact, and WHY? 02:13 - how did your character get here? 03:59 - where does it fit in a plotting method / outline? 05:03 - what prior events would show why this scene is necessary? how would your chara...
BETTER FANFICTION: 4 tips to make it feel like CANON | Writing / Wattpad Wednesdays
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Hey fresties! today we're talking all about fanfic and my 4 best tips for writing something that feels authentic to the source material! also sorry i say "like" so much in this one LOL my bad 🤡 00:00 - intro 00:20 - my history with fanfic 00:59 - RPF disclaimer 01:38 - the little things 04:35 - the most important thing for writing characters accurately 06:15 - "fanfic" isn't enough 07:35 - OC's...
Wattpad 101 - the BASICS you NEED to know before posting | Wattpad Wednesdays
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Hey fresties! Kicking off Wattpad Wednesday Week with a video I've somehow never done: talking all about the basics of Wattpad that I often see people get confused about. 00:00 - intro 00:20 - your story rights 00:55 - chapters / parts / updating 01:46 - paragraphs and inline comments 02:33 - writing in the creator 03:25 - requirements 05:03 - the unspoken wattpad rule i won't stop speaking abo...
too many decluttering books cluttered my brain 😅 | what I read last month #booktube
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i know i say florida weird 00:00 - intro 01:08 - spark joy 03:25 - declutter like a mother 04:50 - decluttering at the speed of life 07:50 - hoot 10:10 - chomp 13:10 - okay byeee ! ⤿ 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴: insta: caitlinfiffik wattpad: www.wattpad.com/user/CAITLlN goodreads: www.goodreads.com/saveferris nanowrimo: nanowrimo.org/participants/caitlinfiffik 🎵 tuneage:
i'm not a wattpad star anymore
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i'm not a wattpad star anymore
10 GIFT IDEAS for WRITERS! | author purchases I can't live without
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10 GIFT IDEAS for WRITERS! | author purchases I can't live without
How to STAY INTERESTED in your story! | Writing Wednesdays
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How to STAY INTERESTED in your story! | Writing Wednesdays
What I Read in July!
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What I Read in July!
are you making these wattpad MISTAKES? | Wattpad Wednesdays
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are you making these wattpad MISTAKES? | Wattpad Wednesdays
What I Read in June and a Thrift Books Romance Haul! 📖
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What I Read in June and a Thrift Books Romance Haul! 📖
4 MOST COMMON Writing Mistakes on Wattpad! | Wattpad Wednesdays
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4 MOST COMMON Writing Mistakes on Wattpad! | Wattpad Wednesdays
bookshelf tour! | my favorite books, nora roberts collection, YA must reads, and my physical TBR
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bookshelf tour! | my favorite books, nora roberts collection, YA must reads, and my physical TBR
Using Notion as a Writer | Replacing Scrivener with Google Docs + Notion
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Using Notion as a Writer | Replacing Scrivener with Google Docs Notion
UNIQUE ways to get MORE Wattpad reads! | Wattpad Wednesdays
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UNIQUE ways to get MORE Wattpad reads! | Wattpad Wednesdays
how to get FEATURED on wattpad | wattpad wednesdays
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how to get FEATURED on wattpad | wattpad wednesdays
EVERYTHING you need to know about the WATTPAD STARS program | Wattpad Wednesdays
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EVERYTHING you need to know about the WATTPAD STARS program | Wattpad Wednesdays
Write / Study / Work With Me! | 50 minutes, no breaks | lofi music + background noise + timer
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Write / Study / Work With Me! | 50 minutes, no breaks | lofi music background noise timer
Making MONEY on WATTPAD | everything you need to know | Wattpad Wednesdays
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Making MONEY on WATTPAD | everything you need to know | Wattpad Wednesdays
making WATTPAD AESTHETICS with Canva! | easy + copyright free! | Wattpad Wednesdays
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making WATTPAD AESTHETICS with Canva! | easy copyright free! | Wattpad Wednesdays
how to write a BLURB to get MORE WATTPAD READS! | tips, my process, + examples! | Wattpad Wednesdays
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how to write a BLURB to get MORE WATTPAD READS! | tips, my process, examples! | Wattpad Wednesdays
how I PREP to post a WATTPAD story! | graphics, formatting, teasers, and more! | Wattpad Wednesdays
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how I PREP to post a WATTPAD story! | graphics, formatting, teasers, and more! | Wattpad Wednesdays
how I DRAFT + EDIT a WATTPAD story! | my process and best tips | Wattpad Wednesdays
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how I DRAFT EDIT a WATTPAD story! | my process and best tips | Wattpad Wednesdays
HOW I PLOT my WATTPAD books! | Save The Cat, chapter outlines, + my best tips! | Wattpad Wednesdays
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HOW I PLOT my WATTPAD books! | Save The Cat, chapter outlines, my best tips! | Wattpad Wednesdays

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @CzarAice01
    @CzarAice01 2 дні тому

    i tried to write a romance story. but it just turned tragic 🤣🤣

  • @madeline_alise
    @madeline_alise 7 днів тому

    I like to use the app Shuffles to make covers

  • @AZAROSHADAD
    @AZAROSHADAD 11 днів тому

    I have written about 270 pages of my story. Do you recommend that I publish it? or should i wait till i finish it?

  • @piacolooofy9008
    @piacolooofy9008 12 днів тому

    Can other people see the comments?

  • @thatgirlintheglasses4780
    @thatgirlintheglasses4780 15 днів тому

    Random What's that wall colour? What is the paint name?

  • @KuRo_AMVz
    @KuRo_AMVz 15 днів тому

    I've been writing and making stories but i need to learn more about Wattpad before i start posting mine Thank you for help

  • @EclipsedTheory
    @EclipsedTheory 16 днів тому

    I always come to your videos for advice❤ ur great help, im just starting to write and would love if u ayleast checked it out, or yo anyone who is reading this, its about an 18yo girl that gets sold off to a queen that is 22 and she is now her pet lol,the story name is: The Queens' Lily, would appreciate it, if anyone wants to do read4read than ill make it happen!

  • @1ZATO
    @1ZATO 17 днів тому

    Update 2, I've made significant progress in just a day, thats mostly due to the last 2 episodes being filler though. I'd say im about 8% of the way there now

  • @1ZATO
    @1ZATO 19 днів тому

    Quick update after 4 days Even though my story will be set in the far future away from the main story, taking notes about the series has helped me notice things I never did before and as i watch each episode the list I make is bigger and more descriptive than before, thank you so much. I have a long way to go though since I'm only about 5% through the series 😂

  • @1ZATO
    @1ZATO 23 дні тому

    Much appreciation, looked down on fanfiction for a while, but after failing to be consistent with all my other writing and getting bored, ive decided to try this, thanks again the 1st tip is very helpful for me

  • @Neha-gs4px
    @Neha-gs4px 24 дні тому

    How can I insert a picture in the chapter, I can only find a option to insert pic as header

  • @eimearlawlor4338
    @eimearlawlor4338 25 днів тому

    Temple Bar in Dublin!

  • @_the-original
    @_the-original 26 днів тому

    Hello there would anyone be willing to read my wattpad story i need feedback because I have a very good imagination and I love books but I just need some guidance and suggestions My story is called: Adventures With the Prince of the Underworld Btw don't worry if certain words or sentences change in the chapters I am currently trying to add more unique words such as Magnificent or fantastic instead of good or something like that I just need suggestions on plot points in the future or plot points to delve into from the past and stuff like that

  • @roseybluebell820
    @roseybluebell820 26 днів тому

    I love writing Oc fanfics

  • @Soli-theMusic
    @Soli-theMusic 28 днів тому

    I fill the form and they told me they will email me within 15 day's what will happen next , please tell me.

  • @ELIZAB3TH-AFTON_REAL
    @ELIZAB3TH-AFTON_REAL 29 днів тому

  • @mstnurjahan1476
    @mstnurjahan1476 Місяць тому

    Hi! I am writing a Harry Potter fanfic, it's still a ongoing fanfiction, actually I am a big fan of it! Thanks for your tips, I will keep these in mind ! I can say writing a fanfic is really fun! I agree with you that there shouldn't be too much OOC moments in a fanfic, I've found hp fanfictions that are too OOC kind. And as a reader I don't really like it , when peoole make a bad guy a good guy or opposite.

  • @chesterdavis27
    @chesterdavis27 Місяць тому

    If you copy story from Word or Open Office, you will definitely need to reformat this and that.

  • @corrdress1815
    @corrdress1815 Місяць тому

    You give me hope. Honestly, I’ve been pushed into a big editorial in my country, but it has been not doing well. Not promotion nor anything. Now I wanna upload one of my current WIP book on Wattpad for the first time. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think its a good idea after a bad impression with an messy actual traditional publishing experience? My WIP its a YA romance so… idk, what do you think? ❤

  • @madhumalapaigwar9277
    @madhumalapaigwar9277 Місяць тому

    will you read my story? (Rains-the unending love) <3❤

    • @yaseeraamir5076
      @yaseeraamir5076 Місяць тому

      Heyy I would love to ❤ can I get the link ? Also I recently started writing I would love it if you give my book a try too❤❤

  • @Kim.EumYoung
    @Kim.EumYoung Місяць тому

    Like in wattpad I found a lot of stories with too much advanced writing, like they use complex and uncommon words that's a bit hard to get and compared to them my writing is quite simple. Does it affect the views of your stories if you write in simple words? Just a bit curious to know.

  • @kpop_galaxy2212
    @kpop_galaxy2212 Місяць тому

    I am commenting as I feel you would help me. My book isn't seen on my profile, what would probably be the reason?

  • @Lila_Tulane_2410
    @Lila_Tulane_2410 Місяць тому

    Yeah.. But as a new wattpad writer 😢 I felt bad.. I don't want to compare but😞😞😞 I'm doing that here.. I don't know how to collaborate with other aurthor and connect to my readers I didn't even got any comments If I get atleat I get some boost up to do more. But😞😞..

  • @ThimnaGxulwana
    @ThimnaGxulwana Місяць тому

    Someone please help me l can't sign in wattpad the password and username are difficult

  • @Kat-y8v
    @Kat-y8v Місяць тому

    I just did the first don't

  • @kyrin_kt
    @kyrin_kt Місяць тому

    Thank you!🍀🍀🍀

  • @Alfscan777
    @Alfscan777 Місяць тому

    Is you page and request for $3 a safe one for a person to use their credit card to pay you…. ??????

  • @Alfscan777
    @Alfscan777 Місяць тому

    HI, CAITLIN…. I enjoyed your video and found it to be useful to me as a new writer attempting to write a book on a topic I like for the first time. I do I go about purchase ing your template you spoke of in the video….. is there a link…. But most of all how much are you asking as a cost? Again, I appreciate your video explanation (the updated one). I think it would be very using for a novice such as myself.

  • @Alfscan777
    @Alfscan777 Місяць тому

    Show my naïveté …. What is the term you use and I have noted elsewhere…. “WIKI” mean…… 😊

  • @Alfscan777
    @Alfscan777 Місяць тому

    I am new to NOTION and trying to see how i might used it in the writing of my new book. I like what you have done. However, my question to you is…. Are you using Google Docs to house your main body per chapter of all of your writing for just one book and just using Notion as an outside guide to the main writing which is done in Good Docs… whey do you use goggle docs and not just use Word… ??????? HELP!!!

  • @Bakeagu
    @Bakeagu Місяць тому

    Thank you for this!!

  • @luiswebdesigner
    @luiswebdesigner Місяць тому

    I really like how you talk about the reality behind what we do as writers. I also write on wattpad and in my blog. But, I'm from Brazil and here we have it worse ahahaha on all the country, people read like 1 to 3 books a year... Yeah, that's our market 😂

    • @luiswebdesigner
      @luiswebdesigner Місяць тому

      But even with all the obstacles, I still love to write :)

    • @caitlinfiffik
      @caitlinfiffik Місяць тому

      aww thank you so much!! I try to just be honest about my writing (and now publishing) process, even when it's a little embarrassing like in this video lol! 😅 But I completely agree, even when things don't go how I hope they will, it could never take away my love for writing! and that's the most important part 🥰

  • @Kpopuniverseee
    @Kpopuniverseee Місяць тому

    My story is not being published on wattpad. What am I supposed to do?

  • @poetryxanime
    @poetryxanime Місяць тому

    I uploaded my very first story on 30th august and got 111 views with 4 chapters, it's not a big deal but it made me very happy❤

  • @anniesizemore3344
    @anniesizemore3344 Місяць тому

    I don't enjoy read for reads. But they did get reads for my story up to 1000 from 0. Read for reads is why I went off Wattpad for a long time. Just don't enjoy it and I don't have time to read stories that are in my personal library. I just type in Read for Read in Wattpad search engine and leave my request there. I'm not doing read for reads right now, but I'll probably go back to them. I think its impossible to get a read unless you do read for reads Omg, I saw name of a profile I'd done read for reads for and follow for follow with.

  • @MarkShaw-g6x
    @MarkShaw-g6x Місяць тому

    I can't even spell what am I doing here

  • @Wandering-sheep
    @Wandering-sheep Місяць тому

    What a coincidence that I'm watching this on a Wednesday.

  • @Virushka_0018
    @Virushka_0018 Місяць тому

    I have completed one of my stories. But it still shows 'Ongoing' there. Why is this so?

  • @JesusGonzales-md3ec
    @JesusGonzales-md3ec Місяць тому

    I am making bluey fan fiction because the actors are not shown to the public eye and because I respect there decisions to keep the child actors privet to protect them from harassment I'm not making anything bad about them just silly little stories I am 17

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos 25 днів тому

      But the actors aren't the characters so idk what your point is

    • @JesusGonzales-md3ec
      @JesusGonzales-md3ec 24 дні тому

      @@BJGvideos my point is I can make fanfiction since we don't know their names because technically it's not being creepy because when I'm making it family friendly and number two I don't know any of the voice actors which I think is a good thing I'm glad they believe voice actors kept him a secret from the public

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos 24 дні тому

      @@JesusGonzales-md3ec No I mean when you're writing about the series, it's about the characters, not the actors, so knowing who they are or not doesn't matter

    • @JesusGonzales-md3ec
      @JesusGonzales-md3ec 24 дні тому

      @@BJGvideos I know it's about the characters not the voice actors I'm just trying to say that at least the kids in the show aren't showing to the public I'm making a series about the show yes but I'm not talking about the kids I'm just saying that to clear something up all I'm just saying I'm writing a series that's it

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos 24 дні тому

      @@JesusGonzales-md3ec Clear what up? I genuinely don't know what the actors have to do with it.

  • @m.t.shiphopblogandmore...007
    @m.t.shiphopblogandmore...007 Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for this info. Great tips!

  • @MADHAVRATHOR-f5r
    @MADHAVRATHOR-f5r Місяць тому

    I am really taking your advice about writing very seriously, because i want to improve my writing and show my others my work. (not want to be a professional) but having a hobby/skill isn't bad?

  • @mynm350
    @mynm350 Місяць тому

    I have just started writing and still didn't get many reaches but i got too excited when yesterday one person voted for my story ( like I know it's a bit weird 😅)but it's ok ig maybe my story is gradually developing so no one is interested as no one wants to wait much 😅😅

  • @VanessaObinna-e4r
    @VanessaObinna-e4r Місяць тому

    If I publish on Wattpad and become a Wattpad start, can I still put my work on other platforms

  • @cutepahadan256
    @cutepahadan256 Місяць тому

    You won't believe I just randomly start writing a story just in the curiosity or something you can say and I go 3k reads on it not alot but I'm truly proud of it and now it was helping me to do better and better

  • @Geothig
    @Geothig Місяць тому

    4:09 😭😭 it's so real. Whenever I think that maybe someday someone will dislike the character I have written I feel like throwing hands🥹🥹

  • @Geothig
    @Geothig Місяць тому

    7:34 one of my favourite writer on Wattpad makes memes of some scenes in her books. And it's super fun to see them. Honestly they just caught my attention so much. Like no other writer that I know have done something this fun.😅

  • @nafizaahmed698
    @nafizaahmed698 Місяць тому

    Can you guys check my wattpad story ( fliza_writes) 📚: whispers In the moonlight

  • @anniesizemore3344
    @anniesizemore3344 Місяць тому

    I posted a story on Wattpad and for 3 to 4 days it went nowhere. I got no reads. Then I started doing read for reads. My story got up to 950 reads, but then I removed the story. I felt I need to work more on the story before posting it. I know some people don't like others advertising about themselves on their profiles. But I invite people to leave links to their stories on my Wattpad profile. I really don't care if they leave links to their story on my conversations section or on my story. I suggest reading Wattpad books before posting. Its a way to get to know the audience on Wattpad and what they want. I entered a contest on Wattpad and never heard back. I'm not saying its not a good idea. It is a good idea. I intend to enter more contests on Wattpad

  • @ladynafiael
    @ladynafiael Місяць тому

    Honestly, I really like these tips a lot. I've written fanfics (mostly kept them to myself or only shared with friends. But I have posted one online as well.) I am also a reader of fanfics. I agree with so many of the points in this video. Especially about the character personality. One thing that absolutely pulls me out of a Fanfic is if the character with an established personality is behaving in a way too far removed from normal. I think it's ok to change some things. However, when they do a complete 180 personality wise for a canon character, im out.

  • @tomonewi
    @tomonewi Місяць тому

    My most popular fic contradicts everything this video has said, but that's probably because I wrote it during the most convienient time: COVID. Everyone was on the internet, so it was easier to get reads. It was a sad Bakugo fanfic with less than 10 short chapters (uncompleted) and has shitty writing.