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Fanfic writer interview
Thank you @thelettersfromnoone for the tag!! 💖
How many work do u have on AO3?
3, not your local AO3 girlie lmao
What's your total AO3 word count?
8 534
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes
I'll go with Tumblr ones, cause from my 3 AO3 works the biggest number I got is 31 lmao
Anyone but you (Legolas x f!reader)
Night watch (Legolas x Reader)
Well-deserved rest (Haldir x f!Reader)
One messy night (Boromir x f!Reader)
Transition (Haldir x f!Reader)
Honorable mention (since it's not fics but headcanons)
Green Council receiving a hot pic from you (HotD)
TLK men's reaction on being pet named
Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
I always try to respond to comments! These little things are brightening up my day, so I wanna let the people know that they are my heroes hahaha
What's the fic you've written with the angstiest ending?
I really think it's Transition. All in all it's a pretty dark story, a bit depressing I think (I had these intentions while writing at least).
Otherwise, I don't think I have angsty endings fics?
What's the fic you've written with the happiest ending?
New family members for sure!! Was thinking hard what to choose, cause I think all of my happy ending fics are on the pretty same level on a happy scale, but I remember that I have this gen, non romantic baby and I love it so much ❤️🩹 There's a little TLK OMC for y'all
Do you write crossovers?
I wanted to say I've never done this BUT THEN!!! My Assassin's Creed (Ezio) x LOTR little headcanon!!! My beloved child!!
Have you ever received hate on a fic?
No, not that I remember getting any hate on my fics
Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
I do, tho not much and on rare occasions. I used to write a lot of smut when I was younger (a teen), then I stopped being comfortable with it for a wild few years (tho reading never made me uncomfortable lmao).
Now I started writing smut again, idk what kind? Don't really understand what does that mean lol F x M traditional sex? Pretty detailed? If so, then yes lmao
Have you ever had a fic stolen?
I don't know 😂 Maybe, maybe not. I think rather not.
Have you ever had a fic translated?
Not to my knowledge, I don't think so.
Have you ever co-written a fic before?
We tried with my friend a long long time ago. Didn't go well lmao It's hard and kinda stressing, cause you never know what the other person is gonna write (at least we had this SURPRISE system), so... You kinda have zero plot cause everything you want to write plot-wise can be ruined by the second person's plot lmao
What's your all-time favorite ship?
Athelnar?? Athelstan and Ragnar were my first ever OTP (quickly followed by Alfred and Uhtred). You could never beat that Athelnar shit out of my body lmao I've never written for them, but oh I do love them boys!
What's a WIP that you want to finish but don't think you ever will?
Now, that's the HARSH one lmao
I think I have at least 3 OC stories that I really wanna write (2 for TLK and one for LOTR), but I'm scared that I will never actually do it. I never was good with multi chaptered stories, and these are indeed not a one shots 🥲
What are your writing strengths?
Ugh... I don't know? I think I was pretty good with dialogues and descriptions of the surroundings to build the atmosphere. But... I guess it's not for me to decide but for the readers?
What are your writing weaknesses?
I rarely finish what I've started lmao I should write everything in one go or else I'll never finish it... Or will finish it in two months even if it's a 2k words one shot
What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?
I love them! I've only done it with my LOTR fics (with Sindarin) but I really love it. But I really love it when the language is different from the language of the settings? Like, if the story is happening in England and everyone is English, but you have two characters who can speak idk Dutch, let them have a Dutch language in their dialogue. I had a rant post about it not that long ago actually lmao You have to think about your in-universe language
What's a fandom/ship you haven't written for yet but want to?
Ahhh Bungou Stray Dogs! I love them, and I'd gladly try to write something for them. Not a character/character but reader my beloved.
And maybe Stephane Narcisse (reign) my beloved and a reader
What's your favorite fic you've written?
The blood on my hands (Eomer) and Peace (Finan) are definitely my fave ones I think. They are dark and both explore some trauma
No pressure tags: @whitedarkmoonflower @lord-aldhelm @holy3cake @gemini-mama @emilyhufflepufftlk @persephones-journey @solinarimoon @mrsalwayswrite @emmanuellececchi @bilbotargaryen @levithestripper @mrsarnasdelicious @paula-in-dreamland
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Fanfic writer interview
tagged by: @sinvulkt
Thank you so much!!
What fandoms do you write in? Primarily Sherlock, MCU, and Sandman. IF inspiration hits hard enough I may drift into other fandoms but for the last few years those have been my primary genres.
How many words have you published in 2024? 49,696 - though that isn't all fanfic as some applies to fanart as well as sometimes quoting other authors in gift art.
What is your greatest achievement this year? Honestly? Managing to get a job lol! But in fandom - nothing really in writing. However I've produced more fanart in 2024 than I created in the last 5 yearly counts.
What are your top three fics you've written this year? Given how little I wrote these are literally the ONLY fics I published/updated in 2024 lol:
🪽 Sed Diabolus (MCU Avengers): My long running WIP, this is a fix-it that simultaneously repairs the events of Endgame as well as makes things so much worse. The incredibly talented @kitcat992 gave me so many ideas and helped so much with the outline that I have given her author credit.
🪽 Sharing is Caring (Sherlock): A short story including all of my favorite elements - hurt/comfort, humor, caregiving, friendship and banter, etc.
🪽 Choice (Sherlock): I had written this story several years ago. However I hadn't liked the theme so it remained unpublished until I finally dug it out and changed up a bunch of things. The result is a cute backstory of how Sherlock and Mrs. Hudson first met.
What was your biggest pit of despair moment? They kinda all run together tbh. Writing has been next to impossible - despite having lots of ideas. Partly why I made so much fanart. Drawing is always easier than writing.
What have you learned? I learned that it's okay and even desired to return to the same story themes over and over - that if it's something I love there are also going to be readers who love the same thing.
Did you beta any fics? I did several years ago but I haven't had the time nor energy for a very long time.
What three fics have you read this year that you love? THIS IS AN EVIL QUESTION!!
Identity Within by KitCat992 (@kitcat992) 160,514 words
It’s been one year and some change since Tony planned to introduce Spider-Man to the world, and instead put a ring on the finger of the capable, qualified, trustworthy Pepper Potts. One year and some change later, and the invitations have finally gone out. Meanwhile, Peter’s never been more excited for something in his entire young life — and he and Ned once got to spend the day at NASA. Nope, Mr. Stark’s wedding easily topped that. Heck, he may be more excited for the wedding than anyone else, including the bride herself. After the crazy year they all had, it felt good to finally have something good happen. Nothing was going to mess this up, Peter would make sure of it. He just had to handle the rings. Wait, the rings. Crap, the rings! Where’d he put the rings? All he had to do was find the rings, and then everything would go off without a hitch. Absolutely nothing could go wrong with him trying to find the rings, right? This wedding was going to be perfect. (Or: Tony swears the universe is trying to keep him and Pepper from tying the knot while Peter’s having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Seriously, who let Norman Osborn into the church?) Act 1 of 5 completed. Part 3 of Identity Saga
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? by sgam76 (@sgam76) 23,052 words
John's friend is coming to dinner, and bringing a problem along. That's fine. That's what he and Sherlock do. But he didn't expect that "problem" to be an eldritch being. Or for said eldritch being to be sad, and pissy, and a little too much like Sherlock for John's comfort. Or for him to bring news of the potential end of the world. Part 9 of A Sharp, Dressed Man 'verse
at least two miracles by apocryphal (@the-apocrypha) 15,948 words
Hob is a hedgewitch. Dream is fae. And Orpheus is the best of them both. Part 11 of Cottagecore
Shout out to two ASTOUNDING comic creators who've both had me by the throat since early last year!
Wolf & Raven by Dominion_of_Dust1886 (@wolf-and-raven-dreaming)
Fan Comic originally posted on Tumblr and is still ongoing. What if Hob Gadling had saved his Stranger? Well, this is a common trope. Yet a trope so easy to contribute to. However, this fan fiction is presented in comic format and dives right into the story. Mind the tags as you dive in.
Centaur Dreamling/ Horse Girl Hob Gadling by @amielot
In which horse girl hob attempts to earn the trust of a wild and unfriendly Dream (who does not like humans one bit)
What ideas are percolating for 2025? I desperately want to get some solid progress (complete???) Sed Diabolus. I also have a story I've been developing for The Sandman and would love to start publishing fics for that fandom.
Who do you want to thank? @kitcat992 @mamahanu @mrs-n-uzumaki @estelkenobi - my beautiful chat group who I'd NEEEVER survive without!!!! Saying I Love You on repeat is a paltry expression for the absolute adoration and devotion I have for you guys. You are my people!! My feral humans!! My clan I daydream of sharing a home with whatever reality may claim (fuck reality with salad fingers!)
@sgam76 @helloliriels @sevdrag @7-percent @vanillacokefireants @teejaystumbles @totallysilvergirl @tj-dragonblade @amielot @the-apocrypha @theleftpill @ceruleanmindpalace @cuubism @englandsgray @ariaadagio @aelaer @disappearinginq @gabessquishytum @kitten-kin @barachiki @bovivinator @blogstandbygo @medhes @mid0khan @wolf-and-raven-dreaming @softest-punk @im-not-corrupted @embroiderling Some of you I've known for years - others I've recently met. ALL of you have shaped me in some way (not even necessarily for evil!). I am so honored to count many of you as good friends and others as friend-in-progress haha! I really can't wait to see what 2025 brings to the fandoms we love!
There are so so many I know I've neglected to tag. If I follow you/you follow me just know you all matter to me so incredibly much and I'm endlessly grateful to you!
tagging: @sgam76 @helloliriels @sevdrag @kitcat992 @gabessquishytum t @the-apocrypha @theleftpill @ceruleanmindpalace @cuubism @englandsgray @ariaadagio @aelaer @disappearinginq @totallysilvergirl @tj-dragonblade @amielot and all others who want to participate!
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Fanfic Writer Interview
Thank you to @ohhcinnybuns for the tag <33
How many works do you have on AO3?
Eleven, as of now! There's quite a few I need to update though, haha. I've got more fics in the works, as well as updates for those already published!
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes:
I Am You and You Are Me (23,152 words), ongoing, T - a crossover, what-if story about the regular bsd world and the Beast world colliding.
2. What's Wrong, Love? (3,946 words), oneshot, T - Dazai knew Chuuya, in and out. The redhead would never cry, always a strong soldier. Yet here he was, shedding tears in Dazai's lap. Something was seriously wrong.
3. Please, Save Me (4,784 words), oneshot, M - Dazai Osamu stood on the train tracks, ready for the embrace of death. And as that moment comes, he truly believed he was going to die. Except... he doesn't?
4. Sleepy Times (2,536 words), oneshot, G - Dazai, the ever-good partner, knows all of Chuuya's tells. And when Chuuya seems like a walking corpse on their drive to a safe house, he's quick to realize the problem. He's got a beyond sleep-deprived slug on his bandaged hands.
5. Burning Bright! (12,449 words), ongoing, T - Chuuya always worked hard in his young life, balancing a part-time job with full-time college. He makes it work. But when his favorite actor (and crush) Dazai Osamu walks into his boba shop to get away from fans? It turns Chuuya's world upside down.
Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
I try! I know I've got a few I still need to respond to, but I promise I read them and I appreciate them so much!! I just tend to forget to respond after reading the email notification since Ao3 doesn't have any other notifications after that :')
What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?
Ohhh it's two and they're not published yet haha. But they had me tearing up writing/thinking about it. As for published, it's Four Seasons (Warning: MCD) or To Be Human (more angsty hurt/comfort).
What’s the fic you’ve written with the happiest ending?
So I have a bad habit of jumping between projects A Lot soooo I haven't actually written many endings, just mapped them out. For published, though, I'd say The Feels or Sleepy Times.
Do you write crossovers?
Apart from IAYAYAM's Beast x Canon world crossover, no. I love seeing art or fics that set the bsd characters into other worlds, but I'm not creative enough for that lol.
Have you ever received hate on a fic?
I don't think so? I've received spam but nothing like hate.
Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
In my head~ but I actually will be attempting to start writing it soon! I created a 18+ acc over on twt to explore it as well. When it comes to smut, though, I adoreeeee when it's tender or a first time.
Have you ever had a fic stolen?
Yeah :') there was a website back in Julyish this year (2024) that stole a ton of works from Ao3 and put it on its own. Last I knew, the site was taken down, though!
Have you ever had a fic translated?
Yep, into Russian! The link is under What's Wrong, Love? !
Have you ever co-written a fic before?
Nope. A friend and I have created threads off our texts using both our ideas, but never actually co-wrote them.
What’s your all-time favorite ship?
SOUKOKU. I've been here for three years already and I fear there is no escape.
What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?
I've got a few that are just dumb little ideas, like one is labeled Port Mafia Family Adventures and is supposed to be oneshots in a series of crack shenanigans in the pm, especially when skk were there together. Now that I think about it, it'll prolly get turned into a thread or two on here and twt hehe.
What are your writing strengths?
Uhhhh not fully sure. Lily said I captured teen!Dazai very well in a wip the other day so there's that? Skfdkjsjfs
What are your writing weaknesses?
Staying focused/on track... it shows in my writing imo. I'm also not very good at dialogue and I think I can still get better at descriptions and characterizations.
What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?
YES. always yes. I want it as accurate as possible, even if people don't know how to read it. It makes it so much more real, especially if, say, the main character doesn't know the language and someone (the villain, for instance) is telling them something in that unknown language. Makes it feel like you're in that character's place not knowing what's going on.
What’s a fandom/ship you haven’t written for yet but want to?
Hmm if it was gonna be anything, it'd be from either fe3h (sylvix + yuri), zelda (zelink), or hq (kenhina) but my mini hyperfixations on those never last long enough for me to write anything </3
What’s your favorite fic you’ve written?
Ooh. That's hard. I honestly love all of them? Like there's none I regret writing, they're proof that I can focus on something and produce it well enough to publish. I also really like all the concepts I've published so far, as well as most of the ones in my wips <33
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Fanfic writer interview
tagged by: @purple-iris
Thank you for the tag, i love those!!
what fandoms do you write in? So many! Star Wars, Dr. Strange, Dream SMP, Avatar the last airbender... and this year I wrote several one shot for the movie The Count Of Montecristo 2024 (it's currently in US theaters and an amazing movie, go see it!!) and the tv serie Nautilus (misadvantures of a crew of misfit led by Captain Nemo. Yes the jules verne one. It's like a gathering of whump and angst trope, I advise it!!)
how many words have you published in 2024?Wow that's hard to calculate! Since I have some WIPs over several years, i can’t use AO3 function xd. Plus I translated a lot of my work this year, which artificially double the written amount. AO3 says 230k words, I'm honestly too lazy to count the true number, but I'd say it's between 50k and 100k.
what is your greatest achievement this year? I finished my first longfic, Dreamt of a Never Ending Sky!! It's 56k word and I began it three years ago. This was the end of a long road but it feel so satisfying to have reached it's closing point. 🎶
what are your top three fics you've written this year? Hard choice. Mhhh...
🪽 The Caucasian Eagles serie - bcs adding wings to the montecristo universe and brainstorming around it with fandom friends was an amazing experience.
🪽 Do Sea Monsters Dream of Pink Shellfishes? — I honestly love all the nautilus fanfic i wrote bcs this serie has so many fic whump and angst potential to play with. But i was particularly fond of that one because "becoming a monster" trope, plus I got attached to eel!Nemo I can't help it xd.
🪽 Unhinged Vaderkin Prompt Collection — it's more a snippet-prompt collection for all the ideas roaming in my head, but there are so many that it feel very satisfying to share them. And it does make me write a short snippet for each universe which is a fun exercice.
what was your biggest pit of despair moment? I have been in a writing hiatus for two months now, and haven't written much compared to last year >.> But I guess it's a necessary rest.
what have you learned? Unrelatedly, instead of writing I drew quite a bit. So i learnt that I actually can draw! With the help of a tablet xd. (I did make good use of that break time to read delicious stories :3.) Please check my drawing account @sinvulkt-art , it needs some love :3.
did you beta any fics? any faves you want to shout out? I beta-ed lot of fics! This year, mostly the ones of my co-writers for The Caucasian Eagles and in the Nautilus fandom.
what three fics have you read this year that you love? That choice is so hard because there are so many great fics out there. Can't I make it five? XD.
Nemesis by MorallyGrey ( @silverinkgoldenquill )
I try to live in the now… Where the ghosts of old wrongs do not abide." Nemo turned his back on the past for a long time, perhaps for too long. Now, snatched from his own ship, he has little choice but to work for a man whom he long thought, and wished to be dead. His only hope is the League, but that means uncovering dark secrets. Secrets that, some would say, should have remained unearthed… (A Sequel to the LXG 2003 Movie)- Minor edits 2024. 180k words.
From the Ashes by renegade_of_theworld ( @renegadeoftheworld )
The story took a different turn after the Siege of the North when Zuko was captured by the Water Tribe.
A lot of prisoner trope, found families, and not-adoptions... And Zuko having to deal with more trauma than in the canon. 480k words.
Body in Abyss, Heart in Abyss by Emerald_sealin
WARNING: Heavy Book 4 and 5 SPOILERS.
For 800 years Xie Lian fought for what he believed was right. He endured centuries of unearned torment, shouldered responsibilities bigger than he was, no matter what was thrown at him Xie Lian took it, Xie Lian bore it, Xie Lian soldiered on.
Until the final battle on Mount Tonglu, when Xie Lian looses for the last time.
And forgives....for the last time.
Finally, the god of Xianle will have his REVENGE! 59k words.
Not a fic, but I really wanna shout out to the webnovel & novel Omniscient Reader which I discovered one month ago and obsolutely broke my heart. I love it so much. It begin as such an ordinary story, but reaching its end sure make you think a lot and destroy you. Then the side story exist to crush whatever remain of your heart.
(I want to punch the narrator so much. Me wanting to punch the mc generally is a very good thing. It means they are an idiotTM. A very infuriating, smirking, wrong decision-maker, punchable idiot. It's amazing)
what ideas are percolating for next year? Advancing on my other WIPs and finishing as many of them as I can (namely finishing The Monster and the Child, advancing On the Edge of Twilight and What If Dr Strange Lost His Humanity)! And translating more one shot in french to boost a bit french fanfics I think.
who do you want to thank? Another hard question there XD. All my fandom buddies I think bcs stories are much more entertaining with people to engage with, all my mutuals, and all the people I keep tagging (harassing? XD) on tumblr for such games (hopefully you find them fun as well :3). Can't really quote everyone here, but @sarcasticfirefighter for welcoming me in the dr strange world a few years ago, @firejay112 bcs i had my best time in star wars as her beta, @tocacot who patiently support all my wild blabbering about omniscient reader... I was also overjoyed to collaborate with @ash--00 , @azzzryel and Enepfopi this year. I never really forgot my collaboration with @purpleopossum either. I am seriously impressed by @fanfictasia going through the wildly long list of prompt I gave them years ago (i know i'm super late to comment on them but you're doing great 💜). Additionally I want to thank @pat-the-togorian , @asteral-feileacan and the other taaoej gals for being great friends (and rpg buddies) :3.
Finally, let's say thanking the world for being alive XD and bcs i'm a very lucky person who got a phd I love.
More importantly, I wanna thank all the creators for creating, wether it be inside fandom or for original content. Never stop bringing new things into this world!! Even if you think everyone will hate it. We never know who will come to love and live thanks to our story~
tagging: all the people mentioned before who want to join (yes, even if you were randomly mentioned as a fic writer or as thanks), anyone who see this and want to join, as well as: @kuraiarcoiris @udekai @aimportantdragoncollector @threebea @beguilewritesstuff @numerousbees1106 @trickstress333 @exomal @thehappybaker @wendingways @cinderfeather @bluntblade @tramp-fiction @starmahgalaxies @tonhalszendvics @retciwrites @vandervoiz @insertmeaningfulusername @pebblish @linzerj @doctorgeekery @dreaminghour @silvereddaye @chickadeechickadoo @25centsoda @silvercaptain24 @insecateur @allen-kunekune @dragonnan @charlottevader @makaronik @wyvunn @in-company-of-misery @starr234 @lialox @attackfish @chrisis-averted @gasmeros
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Thank you @sotwk for the tag! I'm somewhat of a beginning author, so let's see if I have anything to say...
How many works do you have on AO3? 6
What's your total AO3 word count? 17,293
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes:
pHORSEuasion (Éomer / OC)
Perfect (Théodred / Boromir)
The Creek Game (gen)
Spoons (Éomer & Théoden)
Morwen Steelsheen and her daughters (gen)
Do you respond to comments? Why or why not? Yes!!! There might be a delay if I'm busy, but I make a point of responding to every single comment, even if it's just to say thank you! I love comments!!!
What's the fic you've written with the angstiest ending? That would be Caeeli aux mains bleues, an Arthurian fic I wrote at 16. It's kind of cringe... and yes very angsty. I keep it around because there's no use being ashamed of where you started (although.....) and anyway most of my followers don't read French so they can't witness that weird teenage trainwreck for themselves 🙃 I also have plans (and lots of drafts) to re-write it entirely into something much, much more interesting, but it will have to wait after pHORSE is done.
What's the fic you've written with the happiest ending? Perfect! Although it's merely a double drabble. But pHORSEuasion will have a sweet, happy ending and will sicken everyone around with sugary fluff!
Do you write crossovers? Does pHORSEuasion count as a crossover? I know that technically it's an AU (Jane Austen's Persuasion set in LotR universe), but it kind of has the spirit of crossover? Unless I misunderstand the concept.
Have you ever received hate on a fic? Never.
Do you write smut? If so, what kind? No... But never say never! 👀
Have you ever had a fic stolen? Not that I know of.
Have you ever had a fic translated? No, but I could translate them into French myself. Or turn the Arthurian fic into English. We'll see.
Have you ever co-written a fic before? No! Alone in my head, so far.
What's your all-time favorite ship? Hmmm I really like Borodred, but at the moment I'm entirely taken by my Éomer/Rowena(OC) ship!
What's a WIP that you want to finish but don't think you ever will? I WILL FINISH pHORSE I WILL FINISH pHORSE I WILL FINISH pHORSE I WILL FINISH pHORSE even if it takes me a decade.
What are your writing strengths? Erm, I think that one of my strengths is that I can draw from a wide variety of real-life experiences to make different settings and topics feel real and describe them with realism and depth?
What are your writing weaknesses? I'm sloooooooow. Wow I'm slow. Perfectionism, busy life, second language, complex plots, put all that together, and you get the pace of an arthritic snail on sleeping pills.
What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic? Old English is just too pretty! But I try to stay readable. (As if I had to restrain myself from fluently writing in Old English hahaha)
What's a fandom/ship you haven't written for yet but want to? I'm happy with LotR, Austen and Arthurian legend! Maybe one day I will extend to Silmarillion!
What's your favorite fic you've written? Finished: Spoons. Quite proud of how I treated a difficult, rarely addressed subject there! But overall: pHORSE is my baby!
Tagging @konartiste @dreambigdreamz @from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras @emmanuellececchi @torchwood-99 and who else wants to play?
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Thanks @bluntblade for the tag!
what fandoms do you write in? — Primarily Critical Role, though I hope to get back to Stray Gods and Horizon at some point.
how many words have you published in 2024? — 75,334!
what is your greatest achievement this year? — Even though it is still an unpublished WIP, the Judicator AU, by far!
what are your top three fics you've written this year? — In chronological order (and all Rated E):
Resentful Surrender (Critical Role; Imogen/Otohan)
"Otohan," Imogen mutters, and it's ridiculous how, even now, Otohan's gaze darts right back to her, watching the way Imogen's lips shape their name with such resignation. "Can't you just let me have this one day? One day where I don't have to worry about– everything?" She gestures vaguely to 'everything,' her hand caught somewhere between the two of them even as it's tossed about in frustration—Otohan, Imogen, them, this. This feels like a concession Otohan shouldn't grant. And yet, all it takes is one long moment wherein those eyes remain locked and unwavering on Otohan's own, and Otohan does grant it—the slow rise and fall of their shoulders resembling a retreat, the stiff nod they offer something like surrender. --- Or: Otohan does not cope well with surrender.
a craving, not a crush (Critical Role; Dancer/Imogen)
“This always work for you, Dancer?” Imogen asks softly. “Get a girl a drink and next thing you know they fall into bed with you?” “Only if I get real lucky,” she says. Metallic fingers find Imogen’s hand where it rests against the table, slowly skimming up her arm and over her shoulder. Imogen can hear the dull whir of working machinery as Dancer carefully plucks a loosened strand of hair from her small side braid and tucks it behind her ear. Then she leans in a little closer, and the spiced scent of alcohol on her breath is more pleasant than it has any right to be. “And I gotta say”—chilled fingertips draw up goosebumps in their wake as Dancer gently drags them down the side of Imogen’s neck—“I’m feelin' pretty damn lucky.” --- Or: Long after the dust settles, Imogen and Dancer reminisce about FCG over drinks and then spend the night together.
Short Circuit (Critical Role; Imogen/Otohan), @inomakani and I's first installation of our Poly Bells Hells Cyberpunk 2077 AU series called 'Night City, Neon Hearts'
“Thought you weren’t interested in upstart crews.” “Not the lot of you, no—but the 'runner primarily responsible for breaching Night Corp’s firewall, yes,” Anvil says, lifting their hand and pointedly tucking a lock of hair behind Imogen’s ear. Then fingertips skim down her jaw and abruptly apply pressure. Imogen inhales sharply, eyes widening in surprise and repressed outrage as Anvil forcibly tilts Imogen’s chin to the side, overtly examining the three ports clustered together along the side of her skull. Like hell Imogen’s letting this bitch anywhere near Laudna. --- Or: Imogen and an infamous fixer of Night City deal in favors and clenched fists.
what was your biggest pit of despair moment? — When I took a lengthy break from the Judicator AU despite how much I love it to let the brain recharge! I miss my blorbos in every universe at all times simultaneously.
what have you learned? — The prior-mentioned Pit of Despair moment definitely helped me learn to enjoy the process more than the product when it comes to writing, especially when that process means collaborating with wonderful friends!
did you beta any fics? any faves you want to shout out? — Two that I recall (after a timely reminder lol), and I highly recommend both!
@lavendertheys' push her back, pull me in
“I can’t believe this is real,” Imogen manages, brushing her lips across Laudna’s cheek and exhaling a hot puff of air against Laudna’s lips. “I can’t believe I—” She swallows loudly. “I have you all to myself.” Laudna’s hum of agreement fills the minimal space between them. “No prying eyes. No listening ears. What should we do about that,” she wonders aloud, “do you think?” “I got some ideas,” Imogen breathes as her nails dig into Laudna’s shoulder blades. She arches into the added pressure and buries her fingers in Imogen’s hair. “Imogen, darling…” Laudna husks, then traces the pad of her thumb along Imogen’s bottom lip. “I’d really like to hear them.” (Somft Smut for ep103. Title from "All You Wanted" by Sounds Under Radio.)
@sasseffect3's Predathos!Imogen before it became canon fic: I'd burn the world for you
Sheer power radiates in waves, along with a steadily increasing throbbing at Laudna’s temples, as the figure unfurls and stretches out in full display. And all she can think is— “Beautiful,” Laudna breathes. - When Laudna goes down in battle, Imogen turns to her absolute last resort.
what three fics have you read this year that you love? — Oh god I do not read fic often but of what I have read, it's gotta go to:
@foibles-fables' Talnaloy BEAN fic, entering light
They’re not as fragile as you think, Zo had assured her years ago upon her obvious initial hesitation to hold Vel. Go on, you won’t break her. And while she was right, this is different. This isn't about breaking. Not exactly. - What is the child, but a Mother’s hope that takes flight? With her newborn daughter, Aloy begins to learn.
@lavendertheys' fanfic of my fanfic (and what made us friends because they busted up in my DMs at 6am to tell me all about the idea), falling, fading, i'll do 'bout anything
“Laudna?” she pants, broken and strained as she tries desperately to catch her breath. “Letters?” Tears burning as they fall, vision staying blurry even after she blinks the moisture away, she needs help, she needs help, she’s going to die, she needs— “Put pressure on it.” Imogen doesn’t have it in her to be jarred by Otohan’s voice as it floats through her muddled consciousness.
And Ima expose myself with this one (tho y'all already know I like to ship fucked up stuff) but killingcve's homecoming song (all gone wrong) because I watched Sharp Objects and it rewired my brain a lil bit
Names flit behind her eyes. Marian. Amma. Adora. Natalie. Anne. Mae. Alice. Camille. She holds Amma, still knuckle-deep inside her. Naked body pressed against her half-clothed own. A precious, filthy, ugly little thing. Her homecoming queen. - or: ammille car sex, but this time it's on LSD
what ideas are percolating for next year? — TOO MANY. I hope to finish drafting and start editing/posting Judicator AU, not to mention continue working on the 'Night City, Neon Hearts' series. There's also @maddytrout and I's multiple AU ideas and multi-chap fics (Escort AU and the Killer Cop AU being the big two). And that's not even mentioning just plain 'ole Me's stuff: the sequel for Let Me Lay Waste to Thee and a Grace/Athena longfic being the two I really wanna get back to eventually. With that said, I'm sure many random oneshot ideas will grab hold of my brain and refuse to let go until they're written, so we shall see!
who do you want to thank? It goes without saying, but I of course can never say it enough: thank you Ino for being my best friend and creating wonderful worlds together with me. Also: thank you Maddy for barreling into my life and adopting me as your introvert friend. Thank you @immult for continuously infecting me with random rarepair ideas and unhinged situations to explore.
tagging: all of the above, as well as @pegasuswriter and @peridaniel
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Fanfic Writer Interview 📝
Thank you so much for the tag, @quillsandblades - I am still a little stunned that people see me as a writer hehe 🫶🏼 So let's get started! ✨️
How Many Works Do You Have On AO3?
5 little babies hehe 😁 We'll see what additions 2025 will bring!
What's your total AO3 word count?
40 780 - I've always gone through fairly short phases of writing a few little fics for a fandom, but they've almost only ever been very short oneshots. Levihan has a special grip on me haha, so I am very happy about that number! 😁
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes.
...which are my only 5 stories hehe (even though one of them technically can't be called a story yet, because the only thing I uploaded is the preface lol xD)
5. The Greatest Gift Is Love - A Levihan Advent Calendar: The Christmas college AU which until now only features the preface I mentioned above 😂 The "real" story will start soon, with one chapter per day from December 1 - 25. It follows Hange's and Levi's friendship over the course of one year, with lots of wintery/Christmassy content especially in the second half! 🎄
4. A Thousand Times Nothing Happened: I had a blast writing this because it was such an out of the blue decision xD A TV show brought a well known German song to my attention, and suddenly the lyrics sounded Levihan coded to me and it all went from there. It's a modern AU songfic which switches between Levi and Hange meeting when they are 4 years old, and growing up together, and the present time where, at 28 years, they suddenly and very unexpectedly cross the line of friendship 🤭 I think this is my personal favourite; I'm very, very happy about how this turned out hehe.
3. The Levihan Mosaic (Tumblr Drabbles & Prompts): The title is very self-explanatory haha, that's where I upload everything I originally post on Tumblr. Which reminds me that I still need to transfer one story... oops? 🙊
2. In The Heart Of Marley: I originally wanted to keep this a one-chapter fic, but then Hange's birthday came up and I though - why not have her spend her birthday in Marley? Chapter one features Levihan taking a walk in the gardens of the Azumabuto mansion, with Hange worrying about the relationship between Eldians and Marleyans, and Levi offering support (and tying Hange's tie 😁). Chapter two is baiscally a Levihan slumber party haha, with lots of board games, food and definitely more lighthearted than the first chapter.
1. On A Night Like This: The very first fic I wrote for the AOT fandom, and it is another songfic. It is set right after the ending of Season 3, when the Scouts take their trip to the beach for the first time. At night, Hange leaves to take a walk on the beach, and of course, worried Levi follows her. It's mostly fluff with Hange causing Levi distress by making him do (little) things he doesn't want to do 😂 (Because, of course, Levi hates the beach!)
That was so much fun, and thanks to everyone who's reading, leaving kudos and commenting 🥺 No pressure tagging @starshower1215 @satsuki92 @sunflowersunite @youre-ackermine 💫
Have a wonderful day/night everyone! 💕
#fanfic writer interview#writing#levihan#aot#levi ackerman#hange zoe#this was so much fun hehe especially revisiting the first story I wrote xD#there is actually a tie between 3) and 4) when it comes to the number of kudos xD#also I was singing along to Christmas songs the entire time I was writing this 😂#yes you had to know that 🫵🏼#mystoriesofaot#my writing
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Fanfic writer interview
Thank you for the tags @thelettersfromnoone @errruvande and @paula-in-dreamland!! I did this once before a few months ago but I have more fics now so it is nice to give it an update.
My AO3
1. How many works do u have on AO3?
4! Have not been writing for very long...
2. What's your total AO3 word count?
141,169
3. Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes
I only have four fics right now, so I guess I will just list them all here in descending order by kudos: 1. Springtime in Saltwic (57) 2. Darkest Before the Dawn (7) 3. Calm Before The Storm (7) 4. Loyal Guardian (6)
4. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
Always!! If someone takes the time to comment I will always at least leave a thank you. If they have a lot to say I will engage with them in discussion (which I LOVE BTW)
5. What's the fic you've written with the angstiest ending?
I don't have any fics with angsty endings.
6. What's the fic you've written with the happiest ending?
Springtime in Saltwic for sure! Of the other three, one is a WIP and the other two are more or less character studies.
7. Do you write crossovers?
I haven't yet. Not sure if I will, but I am open to it if someone gives me an idea.
8. Have you ever received hate on a fic?
Not yet, and I hope I never do!
9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
Not really? I mean I will include intimate scenes if they are relevant to the plot, but I don't write exclusively smut.
10. Have you ever had a fic stolen?
Not that I am aware of.
11. Have you ever had a fic translated?
Again, not that I am aware of. Although I do have some readers who English is not their first language and I am sure they translated it for themselves.
12. Have you ever co-written a fic before?
Not yet, although I am open to the idea!
13. What's your all-time favorite ship?
Aldflaed (Aldhelm x Aethelflaed)
14. What's a WIP that you want to finish but don't think you ever will?
None currently. I have the Darkest before the Dawn that I am working on, then I have The Wolf and the Wild Boar which is planned next, and maybe a few after that. I always finish what I start lol.
15. What are your writing strengths?
I suppose introspection and dialogue. I am getting better at including sensory descriptions and setting descriptions.
16. What are your writing weaknesses?
I am not so good at writing flowery poetic sentences like some people do, and I am trying to improve that.
17. What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?
I don't really like this as I feel it breaks immersion, especially if you have to translate it afterward. If it is a single word or a few phrases that is fine, but if it is a whole paragraph, no.
18. What's a fandom/ship you haven't written for yet but want to?
None, really. I only write for TLK and Aldhelm, so I have no desire at this time to write for other fandoms.
19. What's your favorite fic you've written?
Springtime in Saltwic again! My very first and longest fic.
No pressure tags:
@gemini-mama @thelettersfromnoone @synintheraven @garunsdottir @thenameswinter99
@bagheerita @solinarimoon @errruvande @paula-in-dreamland @aneurins-barnard
@waterfallsilverberrywrites @holy3cake @hexenheim @whitedarkmoonflower @bilbotargaryen
@thedarknone @grinningkatz @ladyinred2248 @hikaruchen @st-eve-barnes
@king-alfred @alexagirlie @thedarknone @soulhollow
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Fanfic Writer Interview
Thank you for the tag @hotpinkmurex!
Fanfic Writer interview and tags below the cut!
How many works do you have an ao3? 30. Ranging in length from 542 to 75, 125 words.
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes: Plan van Vertrouwen
Intermezzo
Plan van Leder
Geliefde
Jezelf Leren Kennen
Do you respond to comments? Why or why not? Yes. I absolutely adore interacting with people who have taken the time to not only read, but leave a comment.
What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending? I've got a bunch with angst in there that wrap up in less angst, or resolution, if not a happy ending. Probably Verbanden & Geesten, though, because while Kaz has mostly gotten himself to an even keel, he has Gone Through It in chapter 3. Runner up would be Geliefde, because Inej sails off, and Kaz is not okay.
What’s the fic you’ve written with the happiest ending?
For wholeseomness: Plan van Leder, because Kaz finally says "I love you" out loud to Inej.
For uh, "happy endings"... Well, that would be most of my smutty stories. Heh. Do you write crossovers?
At the moment, I have so many canon compliant/future canon stories on the docket that I am not sure I will ever get to doing crossovers, but I am not ruling it out. Do you write smut? If so, what kind? Yes, unabashedly. 74% of the current published stories contain explicit content. Some of it is sweet, some of it is kinky, and I always strive to show healthy, consent oriented fun.
Have you ever had a fic stolen? Not to my knowledge.
Have you ever had a fic translated? Not yet, but that would be amazing. Have you ever co-written a fic before? Not yet. I am open to the idea, though. What’s your all-time favourite ship? Kanej, baby. Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa, from Six of Crows. Wesper is a fairly close second, though. What’s a WIP you want to finish but don’t think you ever will? Hrm. I *hope* to finish all of my current WIP ideas that are fleshed out. So, really, none at this time. What are your writing strengths? Witty banter and subtle character development through dialogue. (The latter was said by one of my writing friends.) Editing for myself.
What are your writing weaknesses? Length... sometimes I know pieces are getting long, but I just keep finding things that want to be in the story. Sometime they get edited down, and sometimes, the piece just ends up at novella length. Whoops.
Getting bogged down by intermediary scenes. Sometimes, I just need to skip ahead to the next bit of action. See also, pieces getting too long.
Edit runs until I feel like the piece is crafted as well as I can get it. Double edged sword, this one. What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic? So, because I write Six of Crows fics, I include a lot of the 'foriegn' languages, and have 'invented' even more of each language. I even went to far as to do a fic based on language lessons between two of my OC's, Een Taal Aanleren. I like to include a translation guide in the notes, but also try very hard to have the other language explained in context and naturally flowing exposition. What is a fandom/ship you haven’t written for yet but want to? Red White & Royal Blue, Firstprince. What’s your favourite fic you have written? It's a bit of a tie at the moment, honestly. Verbanden & Geesten for various reasons, like the gang meeting from Jesper's POV. And then chapter 3, and it's view into Kaz's past and childhood memories.
And while it isn't published yet, my other current fav is Vakantie. Because we get ALL sorts of Kaz and Inej insights and fun and caring. More of Kaz's past, but this time, he's *sharing* it with Inej. They're getting to try on a whole different life for a week. Soft tagging @intosnarkness, @theprinceandagcd, @onthewaytosomewhere, @magicandpizza, and @tinyarmedtrex if you feel like participating!
#fanfic writer interview#fan fiction#writer#writing#ao3 writer#a03 writer#tag meme#writer tag games#fan fic writing#soc fandom#six of crows#grishaverse#crooked kingdom#kaz brekker#inej ghafa#kanej#soc fanfiction#wesper#kanej wensen#jezelf leren kennen#vakantie
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i've been so awol that i didn't even realise i was tagged in a thing!! thank uuuu @ohhcinnybuns 💕💕
Fanfic Writer Interview
How many works do you have on AO3?
eleven 🥹 four ongoing, six complete, one sort of.... resting (I hesitate to say abandoned lol)
it's a small number but i never thought i'd get to this point so yay!!
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes:
love in the vein (2,219 words) - M, skk, complete one-shot (albeit part of a larger ongoing universe), 18-year-old prince dazai and his fiancé (trans) chuuya make out in a garden and muse about love and trust 👀written for a valentine's day challenge!
so show me why you're strong (ignore everybody else) (15,490 words) - T, ambiguously platonic skk, ongoing. mafia executive chuuya meets suicidal cat hybrid dazai and tries to give him a better life (against dazai's wishes)
my candy boy, my baby (2,495 words) - T, sskk, completed one-shot. written for the same valentine's day challenge as love in the vein! atsushi and akutagawa go on a valentine's day date and try to manage sweet confessions amidst emotional awkwardness.
we burn our blue love for a while (8,668 words) - E, buraiha trio OT3, completed one-shot, VERY SPICY. ango has a really great recurring threesome going on and he thinks only about the inevitability of love and betrayal. pwp but angsty.
or so I’ve dreamed, since I met you (55,948 words) - M, skk, complete. artists AU set in 1910s paris - realist painter chuuya meets modern artist dazai, who has synaesthesia, and a sort of rivals to lovers story emerges. past buraiha trio ot3, some angst but with a happy ending.
Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
yes! very rarely in a timely manner but I do try to. I spend a lot of emotional energy in my fics and I like to have discussions about it when people make comments c:
What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?
probably we burn our blue love (mentioned above)... I think it's not necessarily angsty due to the events of the fic itself (which is mostly smut tbh) but due to what happens in canon later on and how it's alluded to at the end of the fic... bloohooohoooo i will never NOT be crying over the dark era!!!!
What’s the fic you’ve written with the happiest ending?
apart from the aforementioned angst, all my fics have happy endings!! probably the cutest softest fluffiest is my candy boy, my baby (also mentioned above) just bc it's a valentine's day fic and it's so tooth-rottingly sweet uwu uwu
Do you write crossovers?
never properly written one but I do have a bsd x borderlands AU living in my head. I also have a bsd kpop AU waiting to be written, and that counts as a crossover bc i've written kpop fic before and also I said so
Have you ever received hate on a fic?
no, I keep to myself mostly... I'd like some of my works to get more love but I worry about reaching the wrong audience LOL it's a two edged sword fr
Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
yes but it's gotta have angst and/or pining and/or fluff attached to it lmao i am EMOTIONAL ALL THE TIME at my core
Have you ever had a fic stolen?
no~ not that I am aware of
Have you ever had a fic translated?
no
Have you ever co-written a fic before?
not technically but I've been back and forth with @nettlestingsoup and other irl friends on some delightful AU concepts before. should do that more often it's great for the brain
What’s your all-time favorite ship?
all-time gotta be royed. I am never leaving behind my funky little blorbos that got me PROPERLY into online shipping culture in the early 00s. they come back around every few years like a planet with a weird orbit and my singular remaining fma brain cell just buzzes like crazy and then goes dead again.
but rn I'm insane about skk since the last few years and I don't see that changing hehe
What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?
oh.... my kryptonite question.....
Kid Gloves is probably dead now. it's just been too many years since its inception and the things that made me want to write it in the first place. plus, I think my writing has improved a lot since then and I sort of cringe looking at it now lol
I have a fuckton of skz WIPs as well but I maintain that one day I *will* finish them ?? (denial) (delusional)
What are your writing strengths?
i like writing fun or snappy dialogue, i think it comes very easily to me (especially with the kind of semi-antagonistic ships that I really enjoy) and I like to show off with lots of in-depth extended metaphors too
What are your writing weaknesses?
movement.... action.... i'm really struggling to make my scenes not static BWUH
What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?
im literally a polyglot and i'm afraid of it for some reason. don't perceive me. what if I actually can't speak the languages that i speak and people on the internet find out??
What’s a fandom/ship you haven’t written for yet but want to?
arcane........... stares with big eyes
also star trek voyager, i dabbled in pariskim during lockdown but i could really go for some j7 and i know @nettlestingsoup agrees with me
What’s your favorite fic you’ve written?
or so I’ve dreamed, since I met you feels like my magnum opus, my first finished longfic with so much healing for dazai too.... and I had SO much fun writing and completing it;;; i wish everyone saw it through my eyes bc it is my precious baby of a fic..... 🥹
i think most ppl i would tag to do this have already been tagged?? but uh @nettlestingsoup even tho i tagged u twice already.... hands gently the thing (with no pressure)
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fanfic writer interview
i wasn't tagged, but i saw a couple floating around and this immediately stuck out to me as something i wanted to fill in myself. complete with my usual ramblings
i've only used fics posted to my ao3, but i have a variety exclusively on tumblr hidden in the depths of this blog. did not feel like battling the search function
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How many works do you have on AO3?
24
What's your total AO3 word count?
49, 431. oooh, so close to 50K... maybe i should post something soon.
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes:
1. Two Spoons in a Bowl (Encanto)
2. Two Heartbeats (Encanto)
3. my way through (RWBY, unfinished at 3 chapters)
4. we don't have to fall so fast; take it slow (RWBY, month challenge - 17/30 entries)
5. heavenly view (Stardew Valley)
take it slow was actually my first time posting on ao3, and my encanto fics ended up leading me to my closest friends today, that's nice 🥺
Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
i do my best to. more often than i'd like i chicken out for fear of managing to say something that comes across as offensive or annoying, but i appreciate every single one.
What's the fic you've written with the angstiest ending?
i consider plenty of my writing to contain angst, but i typically end on at least a slim note of hope, so my search for an angsty ending was surprisingly difficult. i would say the most impactful one to qualify is fac fortia et patere, because it ends in the midst of Smaug's beseiging of Lake-Town, with only the omniscient position of knowing key events of AaOT as a whole to promise the characters survive it. (and technically Alphes doesn't without serious injury, so i say it counts).
What's the fic you've written with the happiest ending?
a hard choice, because unless it's complete unhindered fluff, my fics usually end with breathing room. hope, and achievement of a goal, but not quite bliss. in that light i say sunkissed, because it exists purely to be sweet romance between an adoring couple that achieve their mutual goal of a perfect first kiss. and if that's not happy, i don't know what is 😁
Do you write crossovers?
write, not yet. think about and plan, often enough. usually RWBY or Pokémon, as both have been with me since i was single-digits old. Inheritance Cycle has definitely crossed my mind at least twice as well. oh, and even Power Rangers!
Have you ever received hate on a fic?
hm, not that i recall. most of what i write is very niche so there's not a very high ratio of nice readers to spiteful ones. if you click on one of my fics, it's because you want to read it.
Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
privately. never say never, but i can't imagine it ever seeing the light of day, and i'm happy that way.
Have you ever had a fic stolen?
not that i'm aware, nor do i ever expect it to happen as again most are very niche. however, i do have my fics locked to account-holders only nowadays to prevent bot scrubbing to train AI. they don't discriminate.
Have you ever had a fic translated?
no, but i'd like to one day be fluent enough in something to translate it myself.
Have you ever co-written a fic before?
i've beta'd a few, but not yet had the pleasure to co-write. the only people i've encountered who i knew were open to it, i didn't feel our styles would mesh well. but i'm definitely willing with the right match!
What's your all-time favorite ship?
over the past few years i've noticed a decline in the intensity of my interest in ships. i'll always stand tall as a whiterose truther, though 🫡 until the end.
What's a WIP that you want to finish but don't think you ever will?
i like to think i'll eventually scrape together conclusions for all of them. there's probably a number floating around from old fandoms, but there's always the potential to rekindle an interest. the path of life is a mystery.
What are your writing strengths?
dialogue, and environment descriptions. dialogue has always come easier to me than what i've heard from other writers, and is often the first step i need to take to break the ice on a blank page. but i thrive just as much in the quiet moments where dialogue drops away and the world is left to speak.
What are your writing weaknesses?
...um, actually finishing things 😅 i really need to learn my lesson that as many times as i try, multi-chapter/long-form fics don't work for me. i am a oneshot guy through and through. it's an achievement just to drag myself over that finish line. i like writing, i promise, i just... lose motivation rather quickly. hand in hand with that, it takes a long time to actually finish fics.
What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?
i love writing it and reading it!!! big fan!!! i try to dial it back because i'm conscious it can make fics harder to read and turn off someone who might otherwise like my writing, though. for all the small lexicons i add to make it accessible, it isn't easy to disrupt the flow to inform. i have to remind myself that my happiness to persevere isn't always shared. that said, i can rarely resist sneaking a few words in, especially terms of endearment or curses in a character's native language.
What's a fandom/ship you haven't written for yet but want to?
Inheritance Cycle, a book series by Christopher Paolini. i can't tell you how instrumental it was in creating the person i am today. i know when i was young i wrote something for it, but i've since tried to dig it up and it's long gone. i have vague memories of what it was about, so i'd like to give it another shot someday.
What's your favorite fic you've written?
ad meloria, without a doubt. i consider it my current magnum opus. it was the culmination and payoff of so much within AaOT, and i think sums up my identity as a writer pretty well.
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i imagine pretty much every writer i know enough to be brave and tag already has been, so i leave this open to you, dear reader, should the whim strike you!
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#drop your ao3 handle armand #he's such a fanfic girlie
#interview with the vampire#iwtv#iwtvedit#iwtv spoilers#lestat de lioncourt#armand#*#disclaimer: this is a joke lol#but armand the fanfic writer fr ily king
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❝ I wish I could say fanfic writing as a part of my special skills while applying for a job ❞ and what if I say you actually can? because writing fanfic can actually be used as a part of your special skills while applying for a job and it is valid. writing is writing. literally the only thing differentiate fanfic writers from writers who publish and sell original works is that fanfic writers can’t publish and sell their works. that’s all. that’s the only difference. don’t let anyone tell you “fanfic writers aren’t real writers because their works aren’t as good as those of writers who write and sell original works” because that’s utter bullshit. I’ve read so many well written fanfics that are so much better than some published original novels. (here’s the proof.)
wanna know the trick? if you don’t think you’re gonna be taken seriously if you say you write fanfics while in a job interview, then say creative writing. because writing fanfics is considered creative writing. it is creative writing.
fanfic writers can write novel-length fiction, fanfic writers can write as good as any other writers who write original works if not better. fanfic writers are writers and they are just as valid.
you, a fanfic writer, may even be more dedicated and passionate than writers who sell original works because, while they write because it’s their job, you literally write 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 free 👏🏻 out 👏🏻 of 👏🏻 pure 👏🏻 love 👏🏻 and 👏🏻 passion.
that’s a whole novel and you wrote that with pure love and passion. that’s pretty mind blowing.
so yes, you absolutely can and should say creative writing while applying for a job, and say it proudly. you are a writer.
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Fanfic writer interview!
Thanks for the tag Oighear!!! 💕
Also to your "writing weakness" question. I can confidently say to everyone that you've made AMAZING progress in writing action scenes. I can literally see you improve over the course of writing the Formula and I couldn't be prouder to call such an amazing writer my friend.
My questions below the cut
How many works do you have on AO3?
18
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes:
Paper Hearts
Let's puck our limits
Nozel and his Birdies
Against our Own
Picking Flowers
Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
Yes I try to always respond to comments. I think similarly to Oighear. If someone was kind an cared enough to leave the comment I should respond. Besides I love interacting in the comments. That's how Oighear and I really became friends ^^
What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?
Well it's not finished yet but it will obviously will be Against our Own
What’s the fic you’ve written with the happiest ending?
This would be my Mars x Fana one shot My journey with you
Do you write crossovers?
There was the Pacific Rim collab, so I'm fully open to crossovers. I just would need a specific idea like I had for PR.
Have you ever received hate on a fic?
Do the Astelle troll comments count? They clearly didn't read the fic, so I can't really say that I got any hate.
Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
Yes I do. Well since the two ships I write smut for (Nozelena and Zobra) are rather kinky... it's gets interesting. There are some power plays involved, authority (especially with Nozelena) or some degradation (more Zobra). It's rather adventurous and as I talked with some friends literally yesterday not vanilla 😂
Have you ever had a fic stolen?
Not that I know of.
Have you ever had a fic translated?
Nope.
Have you ever co-written a fic before?
Yes thet Tango, Teasing and talks with @thoughtfullyrainynightmare, Olympic swimming captains AU with @f-oighear and currently our BIG collab Formula for a Crush.
What’s your all-time favorite ship?
Hmm I don't know if I can really answer that. They change depends on the fandom I've been in. If I haaad to choose it would probably be Klance. They were the first I read hundreds of thousands words fics for and my first ever try at fic writing myself.
However as currently BC is my main fandom my fav ships are there, so ehhh.
What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?
Ehmm... I don't usually start multichapter fics without thinking I can finish them. I'm hoping to finish those I started. I might never pick up my soulmate AU, but it's been posted just as a one shot for now, so I don't count it as a started and unfinished work.
What are your writing strengths?
I think the "visuals" of my writing. As in I see my scenes, I see my characters move and I see their expressions. My writing is more consisting if images, it's kind of like a movie. They're not always super clear, but when they are I'm able to make illustrations without refs. If not super clear I can find refs which are close enough.
What are your writing weaknesses?
I suppose I'm not as great at internal monologues... but that's comparing to Oighear's work (her internal conflicts and thought processes are insane). I can see room for improvement and I've been working on them. I also repeat some words at times, so I need work on that. However as I look at the beginning chapters of Ph now that @loosesodamarble's reading them I see how much my writing has improved and it's amazing.
What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?
I write some Spanglish for Helena and considering my Spanish is not great (I sometimes aks friends for help), I think it's alright... I do my best to show respect to native speakers and appreciation to their language instead of butchering it, so I also choose to not give full on different language conversations.
What’s a fandom/ship you haven’t written for yet but want to?
Fandom wise I'm pretty happy with BC, but if I were to write sth maybe Perc'ahlia from VoxMachina, EkkoJinx , or CatVi from Arcane, or IwaOi from Haikyuu (I only read countless fics for them).
As for a ship. I'd like to give a try to YamiChar once, but personally I think canon did Charlotte dirty and well in PH I try to keep her close to canon, so that put me off a bit.
Wait I wrote for YamiChar but those were one shots. I meant a multichapter fic for them.
What’s your favorite fic you’ve written?
Paper Hearts
is obviously my baby. It was the reason I joined the fandom in the first place.
Formula for a Crush
However currently I'm LOVING Formula for a Crush with @f-oighear. Seriously this fic is so good, it's one of those I'd like to read myself and what surprises me the most there's not a moment not a scene where I feel like "I could have done that differently" which happens in PH a few times.
Overall I was surprised how much depth we found in these two and their relations not only within themselves but with others. This fic has everything great humor, angst, fluff, solid storyline, amazing characters, interesting setting. And the writing process is truly the best, which can obviously make me partial. Also it's currently the fic I'm working on the most (I haven't really touched other stuff over the last few weeks). So there's that.
Ice skating AU
holds a special place in my heart too. Although considering all my other projects it's getting pushed to the side. Plus because of rl I'm just not as efficient of a writer as I used to be 😭 and I guess drawing takes up a lt of my writing time now. But i'll have arts or it soon.
Against our Own
is my angsty "I love Silvas" statement. I'm hoping to maybe sit down to chapter 3 over the break 🥺
Basically if I decided to write a multichapter about something, the story is thought through and it will be good. I can guarantee that. I want to finish them.
Tagging (no pressure): @thoughtfullyrainynightmare, @lyranova, @funky-sea-cryptid, @t-f-t, @loosesodamarble, @vilandel, @chaptersonetoinfinity
Fanfic writer interview!
tagged by @ashenaura. Merci bien ! ;)
How many works do you have on AO3?
145.
Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes:
I'll Follow
Where The Heart Is
Your World
Everything and More
Brittlest
(... yup, it's all SAU and those numbers will never not shock me)
Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
Of course. It might take me forever (my inbox is staring at me dead in the eyes), but I will respond. It means the world to me and if anyone makes the effort, they deserve a response. Easy.
What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?
I need happy endings with my angst so... yeah. I think... Yesterday I died (tomorrow's bleeding) is quite sad.
What’s the fic you’ve written with the happiest ending?
I guess the SAU has the happiest ending. Everything And More's last chapter is literally sunshine and calmness which, yk, is needed after the whole thing.
Do you write crossovers?
I've just gotten into it! I didn't see the hype before but um that was because I never tried to mash together the right verses I think. The Arkham Horror x Black Clover crossover is very dear to me.
Have you ever received hate on a fic?
*touching wood* Nope.
Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
I've written steamy but never full smut. Well, I've written bits. But they're unpublished and I don't think I ever will publish them soooo yeah.
Have you ever had a fic stolen?
Not to my knowledge, no.
Have you ever had a fic translated?
Yes! Someone translated Her Most Precious Memories in Russian (Её самые драгоценные воспоминания).
Have you ever co-written a fic before?
Just like crossovers, I'm just getting into it. And just like crossovers, I'm absolutely loving it.
@kalolasfantasyworld knows. We've written that Olympics Swimming one, Silver Scorching Interdimensional Slash: the Magical Medley Relay of Doom, and we're writing the most wonderful Formula for a Crush.
What’s your all-time favorite ship?
All time favorite... royai probably.
it's just the angst... it's just the sillies... it's just the war criminals... there's a dog... they're both so stupid... i love them...
What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?
fhjfhds all of them. If I start a wip it's that I want to see it finished (because I want to read it). Sadly, I often don't have the motivation to. The wip list is ever growing.
What are your writing strengths?
Dialogue and internal monologues, I think.
What are your writing weaknesses?
Besides everything syntax and grammar-related because what even is English, I'd say description, especially of action scenes. It takes me forever to even dare put down a few words and I always feel like I'm describing like a 7yo would (no shade to 7yo but surely with 20 more years on this planet I should be able to do better).
What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?
I did it in Formula for a Crush for Vanessa and Helena because Helena typically does it so it felt normal to As long as it's one word or one expression I don't really mind. (my Italian is non-existent and my Spanish is uhhh not good so, there's that.).
In my own work, I prefer to keep it in English and italicize. Less risk to completely fumble a whole language.
(I just realized that Zora doesn't even utter one word in French in FFAC and I'm French [I dare think I can speak and write the language relatively well]. so it's less down to messing up a language than personal preferences in writing ig..? I never really thought about it.)
What’s a fandom/ship you haven’t written for yet but want to?
Nothing comes to mind. Rarepair Week was a great occasion to tick some of these boxes too.
What’s your favorite fic you’ve written?
I've had this question ten thousand times and I think I reply differently every time dhjfdjskj. It's a tough one.
Right now I'm having a lot of fun with Formula for a Crush (nah, you can't tell with how much I'm talking about it).
what even is football anyway will always be very dear to me and I'll probably say it's this one.
Blue Hours (and its sequel, I might even like the sequel more simply for the rant about the dishes) is special because I loved the concept and I experienced a bit with the narration.
Thicker Than Blood because it's a longer one and it was a really non-pressure kind of fic (I expected no one to read it so I really had fun)
Yesterday I died (tomorrow's bleeding) and posing questions to a silent universe (my very thoughts a curse) for some nice Mia angst.
Lost in a storm, It’s a big office, chief, for some nice Phoenix angst.
Tell Me About Cruelty means a lot to me.
(you might realize: I cannot choose. I'm looking at the 145 fics and I'm like. they're all special to me in some way. even those I wish I could erase from the face of the earth I'm like. I like that line, that scene, that hug. it's terrible and it's wonderful.)
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tagging (no pressure, do it if you want) @kalolasfantasyworld (because ofc I'm tagging you), @wildflowerwoodsworld
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Broken Angel
Warning ⚠️; blood, death, implied smut, a bit of French 🔞
Pairing; bottom!Lestat/top!Male!Reader
Summary; You witnessed Claudia and Louis dispose of Lestat’s body and decided to heal him. The beginning of the strangest and yet strongest relationship you ever had.
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It was a night like no other. The sky was clear, allowing you to admire the moon and stars while the breeze played with your coat and scarf. Through the mix of odours, you were able to smell the scents of vampires. You didn't expect to run into a coven, but as you were about to turn around and leave their territory, a new scent reached you; vampire blood.
It has been years since you witnessed a vampire being killed and wondered what had happened. Curiosity won over your sense of survival and you walked toward what you thought to be the crime scene.
What wasn't your surprise when hidden in the shadow, you saw a child and a man dispose of a body in the trash. Even from a distance, you could tell those three were vampires. You moved, slowly, making sure the wind wouldn't alert them of your presence. You wondered if there was a chance to save their victim. After all, if the body hadn't been burned, then there was a chance the poor man could survive.
But a vampire child? The thought horrified you. You never thought those could be created and who would do such a horrible thing? Being stuck in the body of a child for all eternity seemed like a curse to you and you would prefer the deadly embrace of the sun than to even live a minute like that.
You waited for the murderous duo to leave before approaching the trash. Once you were sure neither vampire would notice you, you walked up to their victim. You recognized the name almost instantly. Lestat de Lioncourt. Who wouldn't recognize that angelic face of his? You never met Lestat before, you being way older and more of a lone wolf, but you saw portraits of him.
You didn't hesitate before scooping Lestat out of the trash and carrying him away. The smell of his blood nauseated you in the worst way possible, reminding you of why you kept your distance from your kin. The constant fights and murders were too much for you. Even as a human, you witnessed your fair share of massacres and didn't want to see more.
You took Lestat to your place and laid him down in your coffin. You didn't clean him, no. Because the first thing you did was to feed Lestat. Opening your own wrist, you let your blood pour into Lestat’s mouth and gently massaged his throat to help him swallow. The effect didn't take time and you watched his wound slowly heal.
You have to hold him down as Lestat comes back to himself, trashing around in a panicked state. You can only watch as tears of blood roll down his cheeks and he claws at your arms. The fear and despair in those beautiful eyes are enough to soften your stone heart. You help him clean up in silence, bathing him and making sure all wounds are closed. It's a heavy and uncomfortable silence, yet you don't dare say anything.
Just like you heard of Lestat, he has heard of you. The lone wolf, a bloody vampire killer who had slaughtered many covens in his younger years. But now you avoid everything and everyone, preferring the calm that came with solitude.
Until Lestat came into your life.
And as the days pass, you hunt for the two of you since Lestat isn't in any shape to help. May it be mentally or physically, the younger vampire is useless. But you can't keep it against him. After all, it's his own mate and child who tried to murder him. When Lestat told you of what happened, you felt a shiver run down your spine and anger fill you. How dared they? How could they?
For some reason, you feel a wind of protectiveness toward Lestat. Maybe it's his angelic face, maybe it's the pain and grief in his eyes, but you can't resist the urge to keep him safe. Maybe that why Lestat stay by your side, even when he is completely healed and free to leave, Lestat stay with you. And as time passed, you two grew closer to each other.
You never had a mate or a coven but with Lestat, you found both. It was Lestat who did all the first steps, trying to win you over. He would hunt and catch your favourite kind of prey, find your favourite things and give them to you. Lestat was shameless as well, walking around you with nothing covering him but the blood of his latest victims hoping you would lick it.
Yes.
Lestat de Lioncourt was shameless and knew what he wanted; you. And you didn't have the strength to push him away.
You allowed him to share your coffin even if Lestat had his own, enjoying the weight of his body in your arms when you woke up. The way he nuzzled himself against you, nose buried in your neck and fang nibbling at the tender flesh. Lestat knew how to charm and win you over. And God be your witness because you did fall for him, hard.
You thought nothing could disturb your new-found peace, but of course, Lestat was a trouble magnet. It all started when Lestat decided to take you to France, then Paris even tho he knew how you hated being around other vampires. Yet he knew you would never tell him no. You couldn't deny anything to your shameless angel.
Except being among dozens and dozens of vampires.
- “I am sorry mon Ange, but I cannot follow you there.” You whispered against his lips. “I wish I could follow you and…”
- “Then. Do. It.” Lestat had cut you short, hands gripping your chemise and lips pressed against yours. “I need you by my side. I. Need. You. Who else will keep me safe?”
There it is. The manipulation, the words that can make you move mountains for that drama queen. Because he is right; who can keep him safe when he will have to face both of his murderers in a parody of a trial? But more importantly, who will be there for support when he witnesses their death? Because Claudia and Louis might have tried to murder him, Lestat still cared and loved them.
But not you, no. You were glad those two were going to suffer and face the consequences of their actions.
So you give in and follow, hating every second of it.
Your only pleasure is to see the pain and jealousy in Louis’ eyes as you sit in the luxurious chair and Lestat sit on your lap. Arms wrapped around your lover, you keep him against you and allow him to silently brag about taming you.
The trial is a joke, pathetic and boring. But those are theatrical vampires so of course they are making it extra for no reason. That is until Lestat actually save his former lover. You feel Lestat's tensing body and hear him use his powers, everything he had to save the very man who tried to kill him. It makes you angry until you see tears of blood in his eyes. The pain of the betrayal is still there, but those are vampires Lestat had loved with what was left of his heart and soul.
Then, Claudia’s death.
You had expected it and wished for it, but witnessing it changed everything. Seeing her small body convulse and twist in pain broke your stony heart. You felt despair as you saw how broken Lestat was, his eyes not leaving his daughter as she burned to death. You wrapped your arms tightly around him, whispered sweet words of comfort in his mind and made promises sweeter night and revenge.
And what a bloody revenge was it.
The whole Parisian coven gone, massacred by your very hands and those of Louis.
In the end, you stand behind Lestat as the coven’s theatre burns and you are left facing Louis and Armand. You can still see the jealousy in Louis’ eyes which makes you smile and kiss Lestat’s neck, who leans in your touch.
Lestat’s final goodbye to Louis sounds official like he has turned the page on their relationship, which makes you more than happy. Lestat is now fully yours and no one will ever take him away from you.
But as you reach your home, Lestat breaks in your arms. Tears of blood rolled down his porcelain cheeks. You can do nothing but hold him tightly, letting him grieve his daughter and lover. You know he regrets Claudia’s death, even if you don't, just like you know it will haunt him forever.
- “Cry mon ange brisé, cry and let it all out. Ta douleur est mienne, mon coeur et je suis désolé.” you whisper in his hair as you gently rock him.
You are sorry. Sorry he is so hurt and broken, something you know and understand. And as Lestat melted under your touch, you swore to protect him, swore that those tears are blood are the last one Lestat cried. Yes. You'll never let anyone break your angel.
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Okay, writers, hear me out…
CountDracula!Ewan I need to read a fanfic like this, Tag me or whatever but please I need it
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