#— gotta get on that but trying to not pressure myself because I know that'll make it harder

[lazaruspiss]

20 questions for writers

tagged by @roipecheur mwah mwah !!

1. how many works do you have on AO3? - 34

2. what's your total AO3 word count? - 65,516

3. what fandoms do you write for? - its pure DC brainrot babes. maybe that'll change one day, but i have a hard time balancing multiple interests

4. what are your top 5 fics by kudos? - A Kind Place To Rest, What’s in a gift?, Indulgence, Always a Kitten, Red Wings

5. do you respond to comments? - i try!!! but know that even if i don't reply i give each and every comment a lil smooch

6. what is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending? - most of my stuff is pretty fucked up, but Black fish, blue fish, old fish, new fish. and The Leagues That Go Bump In The Night are probably up there? both because they involve Dick experiencing violent assaults with the promise of more to come and because he doesn't compartmentalize/justify/repress it much at all. so he's just forced to experience The Horrors. Damian's chapter in A curse in disguise. is the thing that actually makes me wanna yell though. I wrote that?? I only have myself to blame for making me feel things??? what the fuck man.

7. what's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending? - tough question. hm. I was able to pull up like, 6 candidates, but I'm not really sure how to measure "happy ending". Endings that were the most... more happy by the end than when they started...? i guess? There are a few that end on a "and the ship sailed happily ever after" type note. New Beginnings is a bit more enthusiastically happy, because Dick and Kori are just so damn excited to have babies

8. do you get hate on fics? - most of the hate i've gotten has been tumblr anons, lol

9. do you write smut? If so, what kind? - the freaky kind >:) (22/34 of my fics are explicit)

10. do you write crossovers? - nah. thought about it, have wanted to, but it takes a bit more planning than a regular fic

11. have you ever had a fic stolen? - nah

12. Have you ever had a fic translated? - no, but i would welcome it so long as it linked back and all that

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before? - WAIT YES I HAVE. in middle school i think? during a sleepover a friend and i sat together on a couch and sent emails back and forth, taking turns adding onto a smut fic about british gaming youtubers that i dont think they even knew? also our incredibly innocent/prudish christian friend might have also been there lmao. that fic stayed in our emails im pretty sure.

14. What's your all-time favorite ship? - ough...h hg..... jay and cole from ninjago. w other series i tend to be more "pick a fav and explore all possible parings involving them", but i only ever picture jay and cole with each other. for me that means something

15. What's a WIP you want to finish but doubt you will? - oh uh. gotta bust out file explorer hold on. I did plan on making an entire series of fics connected to Little Princess, but I doubt I'll get to that, especially bc im not that proud of that fic anymore. there are a couple more fairly detailed and large projects sitting in my scrapped folder. and i mean, i keep a scrapped folder bc that way i dont have the pressure of finishing it but i still have the option if i want to.

16. What are your writing strengths? - uhm. uh.

17. What are your writing weaknesses? - forget to write the words. i also have a bit of dyslexia and miss stuff no matter how much i proof read

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic? - depends? if it's a full conversation then i think i'd opt for <dialogue> or something like that, but if it's for random background chatter or mixed language dialogue then maybe just use the actual words. kind of have to, in the second case. spanglish type talk is fun actually, like sometimes i just talk like that to try and figure out what spanish i remember

19. First fandom you wrote for? - probably minecraft youtubers? the first i posted online was my hero academia tho. dont ask me about MHA btw i literally only care about kaminari and stopped keeping up like 4 years ago

20. Favourite fic you've written? - uh. hm. Aha! only my third fic but it ticks all my boxes and i love it dearly: Lulu Belle And The Cat-Chaser

[the-firebird69]

That's true they won't get our friend any money and they locked him in here and they plan on bring him W and W and then they plan on bringing him W and then they plan on bringing him to Cheyenne Mountain Complex and threatening him and we don't like that our plan is a little more involved and he knows about it and it has to do with DC I'm just saying they want to do that too well we wanna do both as well and it looks like we end up moving Cheyenne Mountain or Tommy F and it's not a bad idea they're smoking self we'll have to fight over it and we do believe it's coming up he keeps saying we're stupid and I look he relies on government check and and we're kind of the government I've got these funky acts funky Max who are flunkies. So I said to myself why is that such a pain and it's directing a lot of attention to us there are tons of foreigners in DC on occasion there are and we are suffering because of it and the Mac Flunkies are two so here's the deal we suffer and we're supposed to do things it gets the job done so we're thinking of getting more funding from the government to him to apply pressure and yeah we're not really the government right now it's these idiots and it will kick their **** but they won't do it because they know about it. So we're telling them to do it and they won't and we decided that we have to step in'cause nobody is doing anything for him and he is starting to grow. Real. And the way he thinks is very dangerous this whole family was at West Point and he's no dummy. Right now we're trying to arrange to remove trump from the seat and he really needs to be he is a puke and a loser says things in there and he should not and is getting us in trouble with foreigners and minorities all over the place. With that said we looked at it and we said you don't want him to move quite yet because it would draw attention to yourselves and we hear him talking about it and he says we're draining the bottom out from roots down there so it goes down and he's giving out reports and we know the answer it's like 95% intact or more and he moved the stuff himself it's like nobody has gone down there. So his ego is through the roof and his mouth is way out there right in checks and he can't cash and he plans to use the root system to go to the Midwest and pop up and thinks that it's gonna be easy and we're saying it's not and they won't listen and we're the ones who gonna stop them. This is going to happen he's going to get his **** kicked and for Christ sake he's **** **** so that being said the **** people who are going to be in charge and are in charge need to feel the pain and their counterparts need to get here and some did and they're dying fast and that'll keep going and minorities might we need that to happen once not and they're lazy and it's because they wanna take over the planet so they let him sit here and rot and they've been trying to do this for like 20 years and it's disgusting they're trying to do it in the Midwest and just drove around and it was awful and there's such queer gay boys they don't wanna do it and we're trying to figure out why and it doesn't make sense no it does we know why. So they're moving out today and they're trying to get things done and they're leaving and they're gonna come back it's a better style they say and it really is for them and we said this. Cannot stand you moving around we cannot stand looking at you and we don't want to we don't want to see this **** you're you're **** goofballs and **** you see how you're a dumb faces in the windows. Boot your dumb **** **** with you garbage bags mostly and you have backpacks you're disgustingly stupid. I gotta hand it to you when you get to campus **** and **** everywhere everyone has to plow through it all the time it's disgusting you're so **** dumb. Is right we have these puppies as kids and it's not impressive and we might get our **** kicked because you losers so I'm getting to the point. Point is you need punishment and we got it for you. Coming. We're not gonna let you take over the world at all.

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[savedgames]

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Lumine, gently pinching and pushing Paimon's cheeks together. "Squishy."

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[greycappedjester]

Hi, do you have any tips on writing?

I love reading and I do actually like writing but I can't make myself pick up a pen and write. And when I do write, I just can't write properly because I get stuck in random places, especially on intros or beginnings, even if I have an idea of what to write.

I think you're an awesome writer, in both writing and plot so I was just wondering if you have any suggestions or tips! :D

Thank you!

Hmmm, I guess I have a few pieces of advice for that. Full disclosure, I am in no way an expert or even trained in this kind of writing; but, this is what helps me!

So, first and foremost, I feel like the hardest thing to do is just that first part of actually starting to write. So, don't beat yourself up about it. I try reminding myself this:

1.) There's no perfect writing mode. If you're waiting for the stars to align and you to feel totally focused and ready to write that hard scene, it's not going to happen. You just gotta start writing anyway--maybe the mode will find you or maybe it will feel agonizingly slow the whole time you're trying. Either way, you have more on the page when you're done than when you started so it's a WIN!

2.) Legit just make yourself do it. I set a timer and tell myself in 10 minutes I'm going to start writing. That let's me start thinking about the scene I want to write and get through all the random stuff that'll get in my way (like "oh wait, I need to do laundry" or "crap, I should answer this email first"). It just makes it feel like less pressure for me since it's not starting immediately, but it's letting myself know I plan to start writing soon. Then, of course, actually making myself do that.

3.) With that, I also tell myself "okay, no matter how hard it feels, I'm going to write for at least 10 minutes before giving myself a break". Sometimes those 10 minutes go really, really slow and the words aren't coming. But, more often than not, I'll get started writing, get into the flow, and just keep going until an hour or so passes.

4.) All first drafts have to be are words on a page. Got a page with words on it? Success! Doesn't have to be good. You don't have to be totally happy with it or even just a little bit. Are the words there? Yep. Then, you've got more than you've started with. First draft success

5.) I love plans. For me, knowing what I want out of a scene and where that scene is going is most important for getting myself to move forward. I always start of with a scene by scene chapter plan; but, sometimes when I hit a mental writing block, I also just write out the scene in detail with what I want them to do/ say in a bullet point list (like go to the other room, talk about the plan, bring up said plot point, mention character, get food, etc.). That at least gives me an idea of where to go next if I'm feeling lost. Often, it's a fun way to think of dialogue, too.

6.) Try not to get too hung up on tough to write scenes. If it's bugging you too much and getting in the way of other writing just put what you want to happen in parenthesis and coming back to it later. Like: if you need your characters to talk, move to another place, and talk again but you're not sure how they're going to move to place A to B yet, it's totally okay to write the first conversation then (COME BACK TO LATER: They move to Point B) then the next conversation. Write in the order that's easiest for you.

7.) Don't stress too much on the parts that are hard. They're part of the story; but, they're not all. It's okay to like writing some parts more than others. For example, I hate writing beginnings of stories. I don't think I've ever started any of my fanfics and been totally happy with the beginnings of the story. They always feel awkward to me. But, I'm looking forward to writing what comes next so I tell myself I just gotta get through this part and then I can have more fun.

Good luck and hope this helps!

Happy New Year!

[punkscowardschampions]

Bea & Buster

Bea: Buster, you need to come back and explain what's going on Bea: You've scared your sister half to death Buster: I'm sorry about Nance and I've said it to her, but I can't Bea: Yes you can, you can always talk to us Buster: Make her leave first Buster: Send her to Granddad's or wherever Bea: Right Bea: We will Buster: Mum Buster: I'm sorry, alright Bea: Whatever you've done, we can sort it Buster: Not this time Buster: It's too late Bea: It's never too late Bea: and we can do anything, that's what we do Bea: Talk to me Buster: I don't know how to say any of this Bea: Just say it Bea: Don't bother trying to sugarcoat it, I can handle it Buster: Okay Buster: There's a girl saying she's pregnant with my kid Bea: And it's possible it's yours, of course? Buster: I don't remember, but she says it is Bea: You don't remember? Buster: No Buster: I was having a bad night and I was in a state Bea: Right Bea: We'll get the paternity and then we'll go from there Bea: This doesn't affect your plan, you still go to University Buster: There's something else Buster: This girl, you know her. Bea: Who is it? Buster: It's Chloe. The same one who Nance had all those problems with Bea: Oh Buster Buster: Don't Buster: I know Bea: I see why you want Nancy out the house Bea: but you're going to have to tell her Bea: and I don't know if me and your Dad can make that right for you Buster: Yeah Buster: She's only just forgiven me for sleeping with her Bea: You've got a lot of thinking to do Bea: Do you really want her in your life for life? Buster: Of course I don't, but she's keeping the baby so there's nothing I can do about it Bea: You always have a choice Bea: she's making hers, that doesn't have to dictate yours Buster: It already has though, if it's my kid I can't just turn my back Bea: You mean you don't want to Bea: if that's what you're doing, take ownership of it now Bea: no child wants to be a burden you have to deal with Buster: Trust me, I'd love too Buster: I don't wanna have a kid Buster: Not with her and not now Buster: But it's not an option to just act like this ain't happening, is it? Bea: Of course it is Bea: but if it's yours, you're gonna know that and then you've gotta deal with that Bea: but it's still an option, let's not pretend it isn't Buster: I don't wanna be like that Buster: You all hate Drew for that exact thing Bea: That's different Bea: You're not going to then hang around and dump another child on her, are you Buster: Obviously not, but it's still gonna fuck the kid up anyway Buster: She can't do this on her own, literally, she shouldn't be doing it at all Bea: Plenty of kids don't have Dads Bea: She's got parents Bea: Don't make any decisions yet Bea: because you don't even know if it's yours Buster: Mum, you didn't hear her Buster: She's not taking this seriously in any way Buster: I'm actually scared of how much of a mess this'll be Bea: I just don't want you getting attached to an idea that might not be real Bea: it might not be your mess to sort Buster: Let's hope not Buster: I told her to get the DNA before she talks to me again Bea: I'm not trying to be harsh about it Bea: But if you can save yourself the hurt then, I'm going to try Bea: You can plan your next move when that's sorted, either way Buster: Can I stay here for a while? Bea: How long? Buster: I don't know Buster: If she gets the DNA done now that'll take a week at least, so I read, but who knows if she'll drag her feet on it Buster: Her parents don't even know yet so Bea: Silly little girl Bea: Well, if you get it sorted with your School, get your work sent over Bea: I don't have a problem with it Bea: Are you planning on telling Nancy or waiting 'til you know? Buster: I should wait but being in the house with her and not telling her is gonna be fucked up Buster: Should I stay somewhere else or what? Bea: Maybe Bea: We can't very well ask her to leave Bea: We'll give you the money if you need for a hotel Bea: I don't think you should tell her until it's confirmed Bea: no sense before Buster: Yeah okay Buster: Chlo wants me to tell her parents with her and I said I would but Rio reckons it's another mistake Buster: Tell me what you think Bea: You've talked to Rio about this? Buster: Nance contacted her looking for you Bea: Yes, but your sister said she could get nothing intelligible out of you Bea: I'm glad you calmed down though Bea: I don't know, it can't hurt to be there Bea: gives you some control over your side of it Bea: Just don't let them pressure you into conforming to what they'll want for her, or let them put all the blame at your door Buster: I won't Buster: Is Nancy alright? Bea: She's fine, just shaken up Bea: You'll need to think of something to say to tide her over Bea: or we can but Bea: you can't leave it like that, really Buster: I'll sort it Buster: Are you gonna tell dad or do I have to? Bea: I can but he'll still expect to talk to you about it Buster: I can already hear what he's gonna say, but sure Bea: Give him a chance Bea: he's been there Bea: Kind of Buster: No he hasn't. It couldn't be more different and this couldn't be a more stupid mistake to make Buster: I should know better. I do Bea: I hate to burst your bubble but you weren't part of the master plan, not just because we got one free Bea: You adapt Bea: Not going to kill you, or stop you from getting what you actually want Buster: She might. She's unhinged Bea: Buster, I might be dealing with this extraordinarily well but it's still not a time for jokes Buster: I'm not joking or laughing, mum. You know what she's like Buster: I shouldn't have trusted her when she said she had it under control, I should've insisted that she get the pill with me instead of just letting her fob me off Bea: You can't control how she behaved or behaves Bea: but you know, if it's yours, we won't let anything happen to it, yeah? Buster: You can't promise me that, can you? Buster: The first thing cancels out the second thing Bea: I can Bea: If you think I'd let anything happen to you or my grandchild then you don't know me very well at all Buster: I know enough, like Buster: How the fuck did you do this, me and Nance with uni and everything? Buster: I'm not ready for any of it Bea: What's the alternative? Bea: Not do it? Not an option Bea: You just do Buster: You wanted to, is what you mean Buster: No matter what Buster: I don't feel that. I don't feel anything like that Buster: Not about this Bea: I wanted to have a good job, use my brain, make a lot of money Bea: I HAD to look after you two Bea: How could you? It isn't real yet Bea: you've not even seen her in person, never mind had the DNA Bea: it isn't real 'til they're here, even then, you autopilot through a lot of it, that's the truth of the matter Buster: I don't want it to be real Buster: And I don't want things that are to be ruined Bea: Then fight to make it so they aren't Buster: I'm trying Buster: However it looks to you, I always am Bea: Good Buster: Rio thinks Chlo might tell Nance before I can Buster: What happens then? Bea: Hm Bea: I hadn't thought of that Bea: Do you think she's likely? If you don't do anything to provoke her in the meantime Buster: I think she'll wanna keep me on side Buster: She cares what everyone thinks, like the only time she was real was when I mentioned telling anyone that the kid might not be mine Buster: She's gotta know that's a step too far, right? It's not like tagging Nance in morning after pics or whatever Bea: I think you're right Bea: if she does it, she does but at the end of the day, it's going to be bad regardless and you know it so Bea: don't let her rush you into doing or saying anything, that's safest still Buster: You're not wrong either Buster: Thanks Buster: And thanks for not losing it at me Bea: What's the point? Bea: It's done now, you have to deal with it and so do I Buster: But it's my fault, I did it so you can be angry if you want Bea: No Bea: What's it going to achieve? Bea: I'm hardly thrilled but Buster: It made me feel better, for a second Bea: Well, I hope it's worth it when refurnishing your room is coming out of your account Buster: 'Cause shopping is such a punishment Bea: What do you want, grounding? Bea: You're not a child anymore, Buster Buster: Obviously not, can't be if I'm gonna have one myself Bea: Well, debateable but pretty much Buster: Well, if I'm gonna do a decent job of it, like Bea: Don't get carried away yet Bea: Focus on getting your head on straight Buster: Calm down, mum I'm not gonna rush out to meet Chlo and baby shop Bea: I mean it Bea: That'll fuck you up Buster: Like I'm not fucked up already Buster: But I hear you, okay Bea: You're fine Buster: You have seen my room, yeah? Bea: I meant on the whole Bea: and you'll be fine Bea: I assume wherever you are now you aren't smashing it to pieces so Buster: I'm not trying to get banned from every pub in the area Buster: Especially if you're letting me stay here Bea: That's what I thought Buster: Send dad over if he really wants that chat Bea: I'll take you up on that Buster: Keep it public so he can't fight me Bea: Behave Buster: Tell that to him Bea: He'll be fine Bea: Strict instructions Buster: Yeah? Bea: I don't need more broken furniture in my life thank you Buster: Do you need me to come back and clean up, for real? Bea: It'll be waiting for you whenever you get back, I'm not touching it Bea: We've cordoned the area off so Nance's bloody baby doesn't get any glass in its paws, heaven forbid Buster: 😂 Bea: Do we need to send Rio a sympathy fruit basket or? Buster: I mean, who's gonna say no to such a tempting offer Bea: You weren't awful were you Bea: Poor girl Buster: No more than usual Buster: She can handle it Bea: Yes but it's not her job to handle it, not that I blame Nance Buster: I told her to go but she wouldn't Bea: She's not afraid of you Bea: Good on her Bea: I'll give her a bottle with her fruit basket Buster: Like anyone in this fam is Buster: Even Nance lasted well considering Buster: She got the worst of it Bea: Yeah Bea: Well she's made of tough stuff Buster: Which one of them are we talking about now? Bea: Both, I'm sure Buster: Yeah Bea: Where are you? Dad's now heading off Buster: [sends location because I'm lazy and can't think of one] Bea: Well, we're back to London tomorrow Bea: so, I'll see you when you're back? Buster: I'll do my best not to trash my room there too when I am Buster: And I'll keep you posted on the Chlo situation Bea: If you could, would be greatly appreciated Bea: Of course, let us know if you need anything Buster: Yeah, I will Buster: I know I've already said it, but thanks Bea: No problem, kid