#Writer ask games

[thegamingcatmom]

@groovestrawberry Thank you so much for your words. They mean a lot. Especially because I'm prone to taking stuff way too seriously, so I really appreciate the reminder to just chill tf out. 😅❤️

Right so, onto your questions!

1) the last sentence you wrote

"It didn’t take long for your heart to pick up its frantic rhythm once more, terror seizing you anew at the horrible realization that, who…whatever was chasing you, it had been close enough for you to feel it."

Wrote that only yesterday. 💪

6) the word that appears the most in your current draft

(This is Chapter 4 btw.)

17) talk about your writing and editing process

Oh boy, what to say. Where to start.

I mean, I tend to take things a bit too seriously, as mentioned before. Which means I'll sometimes go over a sentence or paragraph until it no longer makes sense to me, lol. I know it's probably fine as is and ppl are gonna enjoy it anyway, so this is a habit of mine I'm working on. Also because, in my experience, whatever your brain comes up with after you first get your thoughts on paper, it most likely won't be as good as what you first came up with, so you end up going back to the OG anyway. 🤷🏻‍♀️

So ye, editing ain't fun, but it must be done because I'm really not happy with some of the stuff my old self has come up with. 🙃

As for the writing: This goes hand in hand with editing, actually. First things first though: Music. Most important. If I have a song I can vibe to and it fits the mood and all, then it's going rather smoothly. But, even then, I'm by no means a "fast" writer. Even when vibing, I'm still hyper focused on not making mistakes and especially using the correct tense (something I find surprisingly difficult when you're actually focused on it, lol). So, just like with editing, I'll read over a section a few hundred times before I proceed. I know some say it's more important to just get that first draft done and correct any mistakes after but, honestly? When a chapter is done, I wanna post it, not spend another few hours/days/weeks editing stuff. 🤷🏻‍♀️

So ye, writing and editing is more or less the same for me because it happens simultanously. Or it will, once I'm done with editing TBRH (The Bumpy Road Home) and things go back to "normal." 😅

What else to say...hm, I guess a few other "quirks" of mine when writing are:

Writing out a piece of dialogue and putting it somewhere on the page to use later because I just know that if I don't do that, whatever I come up with instead (because my ass forgot half of what I originally came up with) won't be as slapping. OG always wins and all. 😉

Pausing to take a breather because I get so immersed in the scene, I actually need a moment to process it. (I read somewhere that someone referred to it as "zoomies." This was more in the sense of reading a fic and coming across a section so damn good, you need a moment to process it. But, sometimes, this is very much the case for writers too. 🫠)

Looking up images, videos etc. of the ppl or things I'm writing about. For Chapter 4 of TBRH, the Denali house was my trusty companion. Just chilling in the background (aka: another tab), lol.

Starting on another scene even though I haven't finished the current one because I just need to know what happens next. (Yes, I'm aware I'm the writer.)

Well, that's all I can come up with for the moment. I'm sure there's more and maybe I'll post it at some point. ✌️

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Thanks a lot for your questions and your lovely words! 💋

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reblog & your followers can send asks with the questions they’d like you to answer!

the last sentence you wrote

a character whose POV you’re currently exploring

how you feel about your current WIP

a story idea you haven’t written yet

first sentence of the fifth paragraph of an unpublished WIP

the word that appears the most in your current draft (wordcounter.net can tell you)

your preferred writing fonts

if you had to write a sequel to a fic, you’d write one for…

start to finish, how long did it take you to write the last fic you posted?

what is the longest amount of time you’ve let a draft rest before you finished it?

a WIP you’d like to finish someday

a trope you’re really into right now

a fandom you’re thinking about writing for

where do you get your inspiration?

favorite weather for writing

favorite place to write

talk about your writing and editing process

if you keep them, share a deleted sentence or paragraph from a published fic

the most interesting topic you’ve researched for a fic

in what year did you publish your first fic?

when did you publish your most recent fic?

do you ever worry about public reaction to what you’re writing? how do you get past that?

pick three keywords that describe your writing

how do you recharge when you’re not feeling creative?

besides writing, what are your other hobbies?

are you able to write with other people around?

your favorite part of the writing process

your least favorite part of the writing process

how easy is it for you to come up with titles?

share a fic you’re especially proud of

[sgt-tombstone]

Fanfic/Author Ask Game

Write a scene from [insert fic] in another character’s POV

Which of your fics is your pride and joy?

What are your top three most commonly used tags on AO3?

What are some words or phrases you feel like you overuse?

What’s something you learned while researching a fic?

Would you ever accept requests or commissions?

Coffee or tea while you write?

What is your favorite line/section from [insert fic]?

How did you get into writing fanfiction?

Is there a character or ship you'd love to write for, but haven't yet?

What makes a fic 'successful' in your opinion?

What was the first fandom you wrote for?

Do you have an 'official' creative writing background such as a degree or previous experience publishing?

What makes you happiest? New fic comments, kudos, bookmarks, user subscribers, story subscribers, or Tumblr asks?

Does anyone you know in real life know you write fanfiction?

What do you struggle with most when writing?

What is something you recently felt proud of in your writing?

How many WIPs do you have and how many do you expect to finish?

How do you get over writer's block?

Share your favorite kiss scene from [insert fic]. If there's no kiss scene, share your favorite moment of intimacy (romantic or platonic)

What stops you from writing more in your free time?

Did you do anything special to celebrate finishing a fic?

What’s a story you’d love to write but haven’t even started yet?

Which scene/theme was the inspiration for [insert fic]?

Are there any moments in [insert fic] that feel "blurry" to you? Is this a stylistic choice, or would you go back and clarify the descriptions if you were given the chance?

Do you ever "prep" your fics with outlines or warmups before you start writing, or do you just dive right in?

Are any of your stories inspired by personal experience?

What's the angstiest idea you've ever come up with?

How many times do you usually revise your fic/chapter before posting?

Have you noticed your style change over time?

What fic meant the most to you to write?

A character you enjoy making suffer.

A character you want to protect.

What is your favorite fic to get comments/messages on?

Wild Card: Ask me something else!

[beomcoups]

Kpop Fanfic Writer Ask Game :)

Hi!! I wanted to come up with a game for fellow fanfic writers and readers to ask their favorite writers across multiple fandoms. You are more than free to send me any questions, or if you are a writer and want to reblog so other people can ask you things, go for it!!

Who is your favorite fanfic writer?

How many fanfics have you read this year?

How do you typically read fanfics?

What is your favorite genre/trope of fanfic to read?

Do you write in more than one fandom? If so, which ones?

What got you into writing fanfics?

As a writer, what do you appreciate the most when someone is reading your work?

If you could rewrite one thing you have written, what would it be?

What new genres/tropes would you be open to writing/reading?

Are there any fanfics that you would not be interested in writing/reading? If so, which ones?

What is your process when you are writing or reading?

If you could choose three fanfic writers to have dinner with, who would they be?

If you could choose a playlist for your stories or any fics you have read, what would it be? 

What are your top 3 favorite fanfics?

OCs vs. Reader: Which do you choose to read/write and why?

Post a line from one of your works. 

Have you ever posted something that started off as a oneshot/drabble and it became a series? Tell me more :)

On a scale of one to five stars, what would you rate yourself as a writer?

Do you have a favorite pairing that you have written or have read? Who are they?

Which upcoming WIP are you most excited about?

What was the first fandom you started writing or reading for?

What is a line from a fanfic you have read that has stuck with you?

Do you brainstorm your fanfics or plan as you write?

What good advice would you give for creativity blocks?

What's your favorite color :)

[leebrontide]

I'd like to propose a new writing/book game - Go Fish.

Here's how it works- you think of a trait/facet you'd like to see in a character. You message the writer whose Reblogged this something like "Do you have any characters who ______" and they answer yes, and the characters name. Authors can use a cut for spoiler versions, obviously. Then they ramble about this is they feel so moved.

If they don't, they answer "go fish".

We need more writing games that are suitable for ensemble casts or just large casts.

[jaminster]

3, 14, 17, 27!!

[3] What are my top three most commonly used tags on AO3?

Angst, Slow Burn and Enemies-to-Lovers!

[14] What makes me happiest? New fic comments, kudos, bookmarks, user subscribers, story subscribers, or Tumblr asks?

Honestly, it's fic comments, kudos and Tumblr asks. I don't really pay much attention to subscriber stuff because in the end, engagement is what matters to me. Support, etc.

In fact, I'm already a little teary from happiness because you've interacted with me. my heartu... ;w; <3

[17] What is something you recently felt proud of in your writing?

That I was able to reread my new fic without cringing or wanting to edit anything. I refuse to reread my work because I'm more scared of the shame it'll bring me, but I was actually able to reread my 'stages of hysteria' chapter without feeling any of it. I think that's what I'm proud of-- being able to stand my writing.

[27] Are any of your stories inspired by personal experience?

YES! Thank you for choosing this question, lmao. Nick's story in 'Yearning Melody' is somewhat a self-insert of something I've gone through. In the story, he's a performer (like Frank Sinatra) who travels states to perform non-stop, basically overworking himself because his boss is making him do so, because he has an endless debt he has to pay off if he wants to quit the job. He's very bitter about it and overall isn't living the best life. The story revolves around that and Ellis may or may not be his potential saviour...

But I'm not a crooner nor do I have a debt I need to pay off. It's more just the concept of being forced into labour and overworking yourself with little compensation in return, and all you can do is complain about it to make yourself feel a little better.

I had to work at my parents café at like 15 years old and on exactly my 16th birthday, I was taken to the new fish-shop to work there in the evenings.

So in the weekdays (when I'd have college), I'd go to the fish shop to help out in the afternoon. On my off-days and Saturday, I'd work at the café (9am - 3pm) and then in the afternoon I'd work at the fish shop (4pm - 9pm). So yeah, it was "fun" and totally didn't affect my performance in education.

But in the end I'm somewhat thankful for the experience because I've got new skills now, and it's helped push me out from my comfort zone and learn to do things scared. Made me more independent, etc. Though, I'm not going to say that university isn't an escape from all of it. BUT ANYWAYS, BACK TO THE QUESTION!

Yes! Yearning Melody, Nick's experience is based off of how I felt during those times when I'd overwork. At first I just wanted to write a crooner! Nick fic but then I guess I made a self-insert with my experiences.

Thank you so much for engaging with me Grimmy i'm very much in tears of happiness.... <3333333333333333333 ;w;

[ablatheringblatherskite]

So we did this ask game in the Wyler fandom but I can't find it anymore, so I'm making a new post and bringing it to the POTO fandom (but not just the POTO fandom LOL, anyone from any fandom can join! It can even be from an original story!)

Send an ask with any word and I'll share a snippet from one of my WIPs with that word

[banditywrites]

20 questions for writers

Thank you for tagging me, @adelfie !!

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

48

2. What's your total AO3 word count?

560,158

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Oh. Gosh. Now it seems to be Batfam and Voltron. But I have also written Fullmetal Alchemist and I can see myself going back there someday.

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

A Lonely Mind- Lance struggles with depression, choosing to hide his problems, he starts down a dangerous road alone.

Luminous Beings- Jason has the ability to see a light around people that are going to die. Tim is the brightest kid he has ever seen.

The Drifter- Lance picks up a "hitchhiker" without realizing it.

O Come Let Us Adore Him-Lance finds himself stranded on a planet that has a hidden danger. It's a good thing he has such welcoming hosts to keep him safe.

Rules and Other Broken Things-5 Times Tim's anxiety took the wheel and 1 time he reached out for help when he needed it

5. Do you respond to comments?

I do now! I didn't used to. I try to get to comment responses within a few days.

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

Hmmmm. I do my best to make sure my fics have peaceful endings at least. But maybe The Drifter. That one still felt quite sad in the end.

7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

That's hard to judge too. My characters go through so much... Maybe Luminous Beings actually. Because people were only mildly traumatized.

8. Do you get hate on fics?

Once. On my fic: Upon the Road.

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

No. lol. If I write characters holding hands in a romantic way, I blush super hard. I just can't write those kind of interactions.

10. Do you write crossovers?

No. But back in the day there was almost a Voltron and Fma fic.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

No. I had someone say they bought my fic online, but it turned out they confused me with icypanther. So it was all good.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

One time! But I don't think the translator finished working on it.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

No, but that is intriguing.

14. What's your all-time favorite ship?

Platonic relationships are what I love. I will read ships, just haven't really written them .

15. What's a WIP you want to finish but doubt you will?

The third installment of the O Come Let Us Adore Him series.

16. What are your writing strengths?

Dialogue maybe? Also, being succinct.

17: What are your writing weaknesses?

Describing environments. If I say there is a room, just picture any room you would like basically

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?

I'm rewriting this answer because I realized I didn't read the whole question. Writing in another language is always hard if you don't know the language. I've tried it out. Not really my thing. But I was more comfortable writing about sign language than any other language.

19. First fandom you wrote for? 

... Pokemon. lol

20. Favourite fic you've written?

For Voltron: O Come Let Us Adore Him

For the rest: Foul Depths (FMA)

I don't know who would like to do this, but anyone who follows me, feel free! Thank you again for this opportunity!

[kithtaehyung]

36👀

36.  Last sentence you wrote

He did keep you alive that whole chase.

writers ask game questions!

[sijetaismoi]

1, 3, 5, 7, 9 for the fanfic writer asks

Thanks for asking :)

1)the last sentence you wrote :

"This makes him laugh. She knows for sure that Aaron invited him too but he declined."

3) how you feel about your current WIP: which one? 🫣Pretty good about "In every universe", I can't wait to get back to it. The other ones? I wish I had more time. More time without kids. More time without students. I need my own other universe, where I can just write whenever I want.

5) first sentence of the fifth paragraph of an unpublished WIP:

"I'm on my period". Sorry, I wish it was something better 😅

7) your preferred writing fonts: Arial or Verdana

9) start to finish, how long did it take you to write the last fic you posted? A-C-H? I have actually no idea, a few hours I'd say, but not in one go. It was short enough.

[wolfboy88]

🥵⭐️🧸

🔮💡- you put so much time and effort into every little story including one-off rarepairs and that's so sweet to me

Aww thanks so much. That’s so sweet 🥹 😊

But just you wait for Spooktober… or should I be calling it Spooky Smutty Tober instead 🤔😈

( @mmoosen I just realised I never posted this and saved it as a draft by mistake 🤦‍♂️)

[beaconfeels]

Trick or Treat!!!

These asks have got me digging through all my random WIPs (Some of which can’t even be called that really) and I came across this tidbit, In which I project my deep love for “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker onto Peter and Stiles:

Derek hears music coming from Peter’s apartment as he walks up to the door. He slides his key into the lock and steps through, toeing off his shoes. He hears Peter’s voice first:

Rock me mama like a wagon wheel

Rock me mama any way you feel

It’s surprising enough to hear Peter singing along, but then a second voice jumps in on the harmonies, a little strained on the high notes, but on-tune with a sweet little rasp.

Heyyy mama rock me.

Rock me mama like the wind and the rain

Rock me mama like a southbound train

Heyyy mama rock me

He leans around the wall blocking his view, and takes in the sight before him. The rhythmic thump he’s been hearing is the sound of Stiles kicking his heels against the shiny cabinet doors of Peter’s swanky kitchen from where he sits perched on the white marble countertop. He’s using a spatula as a microphone and looks as at home as he does in his own house.

Peter’s hips are swaying a little as he sings and cooks, and when he turns and catches Derek’s eye, it sends Derek flashing back to his younger days, back to when Peter was his uncle who was also one of his best friends. He hasn’t seen Peter like this in years.

[mxanigel]

15, 19, and 27 <3

[AO3 Wrapped, Writers Edition]

I APPRECIATE YOU <3

15) What WIP are you taking into next year with you?

My two most beloved fics, An emotion I won't name (Dragon Age) and Cut to the Feeling (Attack on Titan). Both of them are ongoing, with the latter unfortunately taking almost all of my creative bandwidth as of late. But Neri's journey is embedded into my soul, and I will carve out some time during the upcoming holidays to draft their next chapter. As for Shion, well, it's ridiculous how many scenes I've already envisioned for her OT3.

19) What’s one pairing you want to explore next year?

Heather Cousland x Anora Mac Tir. I've written many snapshots of their rollercoaster relationship, and I feel like I'm so close to having a coherent-enough story to start posting. There's so much delicious angst to explore between them, especially since I envision Heather as a non-Warden Cousland who takes on the Dark Wolf mantle in Denerim during the Blight.

27) What do you listen to while writing?

Either instrumental music (often from soundtracks) or songs that infuse my head with brainrot. I'm not shy about putting one or a handful of tracks on repeat for specific scenes/interactions/emotions that I'm trying to convey in my pales-by-comparison writing. That kind of music tends to fade into the background when I really get into writing, and sometimes I'll "come to" only to discover that the music stopped playing a while ago, haha. (I love that kind of writing session.)

[jaminster]

30. Have you noticed your style change over time?

*blushycatemoji*

Yes, I think so! Maybe..?

Most of the time I feel like my writing style regresses, but for my most recent fic (stages of hysteria), I feel like there's definitely a change in my style. I think I'm slowly finding a way to make my words flow more smoothly rather than being snappy. and. blunt. I think my method of writing perspectives has changed too (flowing more smoothly, etc).

...........thank you for engaging with me lady i appreciate it really <3<3<3<3

[floralcyanide]

Hello! How's your day going? I saw your post of the ask game and I'm here to focus on your fics 😂

Sorry if I have so many questions:

Jet Black: questions 3,4,6

𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭 - 𝐣𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐧𝐞𝐫: questions 8,1,12

I will stick to these two for now. Let me know if I can ask more. 😌 Wish you a wonderful day/night.

fanfic author questions!

Jet Black - Austin Butler x Reader:

3. What’s your favorite line of narration?

"He kisses you once more before walking over to the mirror to readjust himself for what would be his first great performance."

4. What’s your favorite line of dialogue?

“Maybe it’s not the eyeliner,” you said, drawing a straight black line across the top of your hand with the pencil, “Maybe you’re just nervous.”

6. What makes this fic special or different from all your other fics?

This was the very first fanfic I ever wrote for the Austin Butler/ Elvis (2022) fandom, so it's special to me.

30,000 Feet - Jackson Rippner x Reader

1. What inspired you to write the fic this way?

I think Jackson's character definitely rubs off on anyone he comes across. He's witty and flirty like it comes to him naturally, and I figured the reader would come across this way as well because of the energy Jackson gives off. He makes you feel safe and comfortable saying what comes to mind. So, I wrote the fic with an ambivert reader in mind. (An ambivert is someone who is both introverted and extroverted.)

8. Did any real people or events inspire any part of it?

Ha, if only. I wish I would meet a hot guy like Jackson (minus the psychopathic murderer part) at an airport and then fuck in on the flight. But, sadly, nope. not inspired by any actual events.

12. What do you like least about this fic?

Nothing yet! I try not to read over my fics too much because I'll over-analyze them and have anxiety about how I wrote it lol

[jade-island-lives]

yellow heart, green heart, black heart? - from coffeewritesfiction

💛: what is the title based on?

The Tales of Merlia series' title is based on the ancient mermaid kingdom that fell from grace. The kingdom of Merlia was the first kingdom of merpeople, stemming back to ancient times. It was also the first kingdom to fall. But not the last. So, the tales of merpeople are the Tales of Merlia.

The Nimbus Saga is based on the concept of how air and water form clouds, and eventually storms together. Take into account the powers the MCs possess, it makes sense.

A Tale of Moonstone and Heather is the most simple out of the two. Moonstone and Heather are the nicknames Aster and Orion gave each other.

💚: how long have you been working on it?

Tales of Merlia started out as small series of stories I wrote in 2010. I no longer have the files for those stories, I was probably in fourth or fifth grade at the time and the computer I wrote it on is long gone. I didn't really start developing it into the series it is now until I believe in the summer of 2017 (I am really bad at timelines and have an awful memory. It is by far my oldest WIP.

The Nimbus Saga was developed during lockdown, in 2020. So...it's my youngest WIP for sure.

A Tale of Moonstone and Heather was created in the summer of 2019 I believe.

🖤: what are your MC names?

In Tales of Merlia, the main character is Delilah Mathers, and her two best friends, Merlin Windsplash and Pepper Whippertail. They are under the care of Torrent Lazulite Winters.

In the Nimbus Saga, the main character is Aither Thorin. He works under the Monarch of Candos, King Caspian the Kind.

There are three main characters in A Tale of Moonstone and Heather. Aster Isadore Laroux Whelan, Orion Bram Whelan, and Aria Melrose Leonard.

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[kithtaehyung]

42. How do you feel about love triangles? 🤔

HMMMM this one has so much nuance! like i’m fine with them as long as they’re done well and nothing super “what the” happens, you know? so i would have to make sure everything is pretty natural and not too dramatic🥴 also.. if it’s me writing them, it’s bc i really, really enjoy both love interests😂 (ie: mami👀) otherwise i wouldn’t incorporate it

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