#kristanna edit

[shade74]

I love the way Kristoff holds Anna here to protect her from Marshmallow 💞

Original quality available on Google Drive.

[detective-jane-rizzoli]

[justfrozenthings]

I’m so happy to finally have them!😭❤️

[true--north]

“there's no right or wrong, I'm not here to blame, I just want to be the one who keeps you from the rain„ [from Solveig Slettahjell]

[toon-tales]

Frozen wallpapers!

Left side has motion blur effect because I'm OBSESSED with it

[kristannafever]

The Hike

Kristanna Modern AU - oneshot Rated: T WC: 2374

~I totally saw something adorable on the interwebs. Headline read as follows; "She sent an office email about a weekend hike and ended up in love with the only guy who responded". So of course I thought this is a adorable meetcute and wanted to write it :D

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Anna sat at her computer, furiously typing away.   She had only been at her job for about two weeks and she was itching to meet more people.  The small building had two floors, and having not much reason to go up to the second floor, or the warehouse for that matter, she wanted to send an invite to everyone to join her for a weekend hike.

And being the new receptionist – the lowest level position – didn’t discourage her from sending the memo to everyone, her bosses included. 

It read;

Hello Rolling Rock Inc.,

I hope this memo finds you well.  I am Anna, the new receptionist.  I would like to extend an invitation to meet me for a hike this Saturday!  I would love to meet everyone and we can have a wonderful time enjoying the gorgeous weather forecast for this weekend. 

There is an easy trail up North Mountain (just forty-five-minute drive out of town).   It has a big parking lot at the trail base and great views when you get to the top.  You can google the directions or come ask me directly!

Meet up time is 7 a.m..  Bring a lunch and plenty of water! 

Hope to see you there!

Anna Arendelle -Reception

Anna read it over two more times and sent it out with a smile on her face. 

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Anna woke bright an early on Saturday morning.  No one had asked her for directions so she assumed Google did its job to guide people where they needed to go. 

She’d asked around of the people she already knew if they were going to come, and about half of them said that they would probably see her there.  It sounded to Anna like they were going to have a good group for the hike. 

She got up extra early and packed a big lunch; sandwiches, enough trail mix to share, an apple, an orange, and a carefully packed cupcake.  Excited, she placed everything in her car, grabbed her hiking boots and hit the road.

The drive was refreshing with the sunrise at her back, casting its golden light on the pointed peaks of the mountains.  Anna sung along to every song on the radio, huge smile on her face, excited to meet some more people and have a wonderful day outdoors. 

*****

Kristoff drove with the windows of his truck cracked.  It was a little chilly, but the early morning air was fragrant and rejuvenating. 

He loved the mountains.  There was hardly a weekend in the summer and fall that he wasn’t in them.  At first he’d been a little apprehensive about the memo, not knowing who the hell the new receptionist was, then he asked some of the people in the warehouse and they said they were thinking about going.  He decided to commit his Saturday to it, even though it meant leaving his best friend hanging at the bar the night before so he could go home and get a good sleep.

He saw the sign for the parking lot and turned left, crossing the other side of the highway which was unbusy at the early hour.  He glanced at the clock in his truck, noting he was a little late.  There was construction by his house getting out of town that had held him up nearly fifteen minutes.   Even if they’d taken off up the trail, he was sure he could catch them quickly. 

Navigating his truck through the treed entryway, he soon turned right into the large parking lot.  At first he wasn’t sure he knew what he was looking at, then it all started to click into place as he slowly made his way to the trailhead sign. 

There were three cars off to the left, no one in sight around them, and a lonely car off to the right with a copper headed woman sideways in the front seat with her feet on the pavement looking highly disappointed. 

“Shit,” he muttered.  Either he had the wrong day and that was some rando woman, or he was the only asshole from their whole company that had shown up for this hike. 

He took a calming breath and parked beside her.  It wasn’t like he was going to turn around.  That would be such a dick move.  And he really did want to hike. 

He rolled up his windows and hopped out of the truck.  No sooner were his boots on the asphalt and she as beside him, smiling up at him.  He was taken aback by her big blue eyes, and they nearly took his breath away. 

“Hi,” she said tentatively.  “Are you from Rolling Rock?”

Kristoff swallowed, still flustered by her beauty.  “Uh, yeah.  You’re Anna?”

Her face lit up with a brilliant smile.  “I am!”  She held out her hand.  “It’s so nice to meet you.”

He shook her hand.  “You too.  I’m Kristoff.”

“I’m so glad you showed up, Kristoff,” she said, dropping his hand. 

He immediately missed her touch.  “Not many takers, huh?”

Anna put on an exaggerated pouty face and crossed her arms.  “It appears not.”  She smiled again.  “But that’s okay!  You showed up, so I guess the two of us get to enjoy this beautiful sunny day in the mountains.”

Kristoff smiled, his stomach fluttering with butterflies.  “Their loss,” he agreed. 

*****

Anna’s legs were sore by the time they got back down to their vehicles in the late afternoon.  They’d hiked to the top rather quickly, being just the two of them, then decided to take another trail to take them a little closer to the peak where they would have their lunch.  It proved to be more difficult, and the incline left Anna’s leg muscles burning by the time they reached the top.  It was worth it though, looking out over the valley and the sparking glacier-fed lake nestled below them.

And Anna had an absolutely amazing time talking to Kristoff.  He worked in the warehouse, which was why she’d never seen him before, and he was a wonderful person.  Not only had he been the only one to actually show up, he’d entertained her rambling stories with actual interest, and she was rewarded by hearing his gorgeous laugh a couple of times.  And that was not the only gorgeous thing about him. 

If she had known there was such a looker lurking in the depths of the warehouse, she would have made a point to go in there more often.  He was tall, broad, blond, and hunky as hell.  His soulful brown eyes were nothing like she’d ever seen, and as they ate lunch perched on the outcropping of a rock, she found herself mesmerized by them. 

They stopped when they reached their vehicles – the only ones left in the parking lot now – and Kristoff took a moment to stretch out his back.  Anna was unable to tear her eyes way, watching how every one of those muscles of his moved under his clothing.  When he was done and looked back at her, she had to catch herself and cover for the fact that she was ogling him. 

“Thanks for the invite for the hike, Anna,” he said, sliding his pack back off his shoulders to dig out his truck keys.  “I’ve never been up this trail and I had a great time.”

Anna found herself nodding.  “I’m glad.  I did too.  Thank you for showing up.”

He chuckled.  “I can’t believe none of those other assholes did.  They sure missed out on a nice day.”

She nodded absentmindedly, focused on every movement as he unlocked his truck and threw his backpack in the back seat and turned back to her.    

“I mean it,” she said quietly.  “It was a pretty shitty feeling sitting in my car and realizing that no one showed up.  Then you pulled in and it was like… I don’t even know.  I just felt…” She shrugged, looking down.

It’s okay, Anna.  I get it.”

Her eyes came up to his.  “You do?”

“Sure.”  He shrugged.  “It’s like throwing a party and no one shows up.  Although I guess an early Saturday hike is a little different.”

Anna smiled at him.  “Maybe it was too early?”

Kristoff laughed.  “Maybe.  But like I said, their loss.”

She nodded slowly, unable to stop her eyes roaming over every inch of his face.    “Their loss indeed,” she agreed. 

~   ~   ~   ~   ~

Anna was head over heels in love.  Kristoff was the one.

They’d left the mountain that day with plans for just the two of them to meet up again the next weekend on another trail in the area.  By the end of that second wonderful hike, Kristoff had asked her if she had any dinner plans, and they ended up driving home and meeting later at a Pub near his house, which was coincidentally incredibly close to Anna’s own apartment. 

That dinner had changed everything.  Or rather, it was the chaste kiss he’d given her at the end of it that changed everything.  From then on, Anna knew she was a goner.  While dating wasn’t even on her radar after moving to a new town and starting a new job, Kristoff was without a doubt, the love of her life.  She felt that spark of love as soon as their lips met for that first beautiful kiss. 

After that their love blossomed.  They are their lunch together at work, they hung out every chance they had, the went on many other hikes and adventures in the mountains.  Kristoff introduced her to camping and fishing and Anna had no idea she could have so much fun sleeping in a camper on the back of a truck with only his body for warmth.

It was on one such camping trip that he first told he that he loved her.  Anna’s response had been quick and heartfelt that she was head over heels in love with him too.   Her sincerity must have been so profound that Kristoff suddenly asked her to move in with him as well.  Anna, of course, was thrilled, and they spent the rest of the evening by the fire talking about how excited they were to live together. 

Never in a million years did Anna think she was going to fall in love so quickly and thoroughly.  To think, if more people had shown up for that hike, she might not have talked to Kristoff.  Perhaps he didn’t show up either.  But however you sliced it, they were the only two ones on the mountain that day, which meant to Anna that it was destiny.   Kristoff was her soulmate and no one could change her mind on that.  

15 YEARS LATER

Kristoff’s smile got wider the closer they got to the mountains.  He looked over to his beautiful wife in the passenger seat, nodding her head along to the song on the radio and singing under her breath while she scrolled her phone looking for things to do around the new campground they were going to try.  Glancing in the rear-view mirror, he saw that his daughter was listening to her own music and staring out the window, while his son was playing on his Switch with his headphones to pass the time for the drive.

His heart was full.  Never in a million years did he think attending a hike sent out in a memo from the receptionist would get him everything he had ever wanted in life, and here he was, relishing in the happiness that his family brought him every day. 

Their daughter and son, twelve and ten respectively, adored the mountains as much as him and Anna.  It was special to Kristoff that they got to spend time as a family having fun in the outdoors without the distractions of screens for the entirety of the weekend.  A lot of the places they went to didn’t even have cell reception.

Suddenly, Anna’s hand shot towards him and gripped his bicep. 

“There’s some falls we can hike to!” she said, excitement all over her face.

“Yeah?” he chuckled.  “That sounds awesome.”

“I love waterfalls,” their daughter piped up from the back.

“Me too!” Anna agreed.  “Bud, you want to hike to some falls?”

Silence from their son. 

Kristoff kept his eyes on the road but turned his face towards the rear seat.   “Dude, headphones,” he said loud enough to be heard. 

His son slipped them off his head.  “Huh?”

“You want to hike to some falls?” Anna asked. 

His face lit up in a smile.  “Oh, yeah for sure.”  With that done he slipped the headphones back onto his head and resumed his game, knowing the only time he was allowed to play it over the weekend was to and from camping. 

Anna shook her head and looked at Kristoff with a smile on her face.  He knew that smile very well.  Their kids were typical kids of course, but they were both damn fine kids.  Him and Anna were beyond proud of the amazing people they were raising. 

Kristoff glanced in the mirrors again to check their rig.  They had come a long way from the little camper he had on the back of his dad’s old ’78 Super-Cab.  Now he hauled a modest travel trailer with his newer truck; a small queen in the front, little kitchen and table, and bathroom and bunk beds in the back.  Perfect for the four of them.  They had the little fridge stocked, the cooler full of ice and drinks, their fishing gear, and the bicycles in the bed of his truck.  The perfect combination for a fun filled weekend with gorgeous weather in the forecast. 

Anna heaved a very happy sounding sigh, setting her phone down in the console between them.  “I can’t wait to get there, set up, and crack a cold one.”

Kristoff grinned.  Damn this woman was without a doubt the love and light of his life.  “Same, baby.”

They glanced at each other with smiles that were only meant for each other.   Kristoff thought back to that hike all those years ago often because he had met his soulmate, and he was thankful for that every day of his life since. 

[tiyasrocks]

A Love Worth Melting For

The wedding of Anna, the Queen of Arendelle, and her beloved Kristoff was an occasion of great splendour and grandeur that left the entire kingdom aflutter with excitement and anticipation. For four long years, the two had courted each other, and now the day had finally arrived for them to tie the knot.

Anna's elder sister, Elsa, was overjoyed for her younger sibling and did everything in her power to ensure that the preparations for the wedding were flawless. The sisters spent countless hours selecting the perfect dress, flowers, and every minuscule detail to make the day extraordinary.

On the wedding day, Anna was a vision of transcendent elegance in her immaculate white dress. Her ethereal beauty emanated from every pore, captivating Kristoff and rendering him speechless. The splendour of her dress, tailored to perfection and adorned with intricate lacework, embellished her enchanting features and rendered her an epitome of beauty.

In contrast, Elsa, the elder sister of Anna, resplendent in a gorgeous blue gown, walked beside her, a symbol of unwavering support and loyalty. The magnificent attire that enveloped her statuesque figure enhanced her aura of poise and sophistication, radiating an unbridled sense of elation and pride as she escorted her younger sister down the aisle.

As the duo made their way towards the altar, the guests' hearts swelled with admiration and joy at the sight of the beautiful bridesmaids, adorned in pastel shades, whose stunning appearance complemented the bride and Elsa's effervescent presence. The guests could not help but be swept away by the harmonious blend of colours, exquisite embroidery, and impeccable fitting that created an enchanting ensemble.

As they reached the altar, Kristoff, handsome and impeccably dressed in his suit, stood waiting, his eyes filled with awe and love. The beautiful bride's aura, exuding a sense of purity and grace, captivated him, and he could barely contain his emotions. Meanwhile, Elsa, her heart overflowing with happiness and contentment, stood by her sister's side, her pride and admiration for her sister evident in every glance.

The ambiance was nothing short of enchanting, with the church adorned with stunning floral arrangements and the aisle illuminated with flickering candles, which lent an ethereal aura to the entire ceremony. The air was thick with the fragrance of the fresh flowers, and the solemn atmosphere was charged with emotions.

It was indeed a splendid sight to behold as the bride and the groom, in the company of their loved ones, exchanged their vows, pledging to love and cherish each other forever. The congregation bore witness to the couple's deep and genuine affection, which was further highlighted by the emotional exchange of their "I dos," causing many to shed tears of joy.

As the newlyweds exchanged their first kiss as husband and wife, Elsa's eyes glistened with tears of utter happiness. Her heart was filled with an overwhelming sense of elation. It was a moment that she had been eagerly anticipating, and one that she would cherish forever.

To Elsa, seeing Anna so completely and blissfully in love with Kristoff was a sight that brought her great joy. She was proud to bear witness to her sister's unbridled passion, and to see her begin a new phase in her life, hand in hand with her true love. The depth of emotion that Elsa felt was profound, as she recognised the start of an exciting new chapter in both her sister's and her own life.

After the ceremony, the couple and their guests indulged in a grand feast, and the air was abuzz with music and merriment as everyone danced and sang. The festivities continued well into the night, and the entire kingdom of Arendelle joined in the revelries.

As the night progressed, the couple took a moment to escape from the festivities and to the stable where Anna, got rid of her high heels, opting for some sandals instead while Kristoff exchanged his tight suit and shirt for some leather tunic (Anna preferred him in leather anyway) before going for a walk together through the tranquil streets of Arendelle The city was adorned with lanterns and candles, but the crowds had dissipated, allowing the couple to savour a moment of peace and tranquility together.

Anna nestled into Kristoff's embrace, feeling the warmth of his affection. "I cannot believe we are finally married," she whispered, her face illuminated by a radiant smile.

“Me neither," Kristoff replied, his voice filled with emotion. "I feel like the most fortunate man in the world.”

They strolled along the quiet streets, relishing each other's company, oblivious to the chill in the air. Finally, they came upon a small fountain in the town square. Kristoff took Anna's hand, and they sat down on the edge of the fountain, letting their feet dangle in the refreshing water.

"This is what love feels like," Anna said, gazing up at Kristoff. "I could not have wished for a better wedding, a better partner, a better life.”

Kristoff smiled, staring deeply into her eyes. “I am no longer lost in the woods," he said, taking her hand and drawing her in for a tender kiss. “Now that I’ve found you”

As they parted, Anna rested her head on Kristoff's shoulder, feeling a sense of peace and contentment wash over her. This was the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, and she could not wait to see what the future held for them.

Together, they sat by the fountain, watching the stars twinkle overhead, and listening to the gentle sound of the water bubbling beneath them. It was a moment they would always remember, a moment that would forever be etched in their hearts as the start of their happily ever after.

As for Elsa, she stood upon the balcony, gazing through teary eyes as her sister and her brother-in-law leaned on each other in a display of deep affection. She was certain that they would live happily together, and she felt contented and joyful knowing that she had played a small role in their love story.

[frozensamantha]

This is how it should always have been! ^_^

We've been waiting a long tine for this but I hope Disney finally come to their senses in Frozen 3 & 4, redeem Hans and make him part of the family.

fixed it

[snowflaketale12]

Happy Valentine's Day... 💕

Quickly made a Kristanna Valentine's Day edits by reusing most of the elements from old edits 😄 (And I was planning to make one for Agduna, but it didn't work well so I gave up 😂

[setrija-nibelungenfangirl]

My random thoughts on Uli Edel’s film adaptation of the Nibelung Saga from 2004.

Ring of the Nibelungs/Die Nibelungen/Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King/Curse of the Ring (etc. – this movie has too many titles)

Positives:

• The film has some beautiful landscape shots

• Julian Sands as Hagen is pretty hot. Definitely the most attractive Hagen in Nibelung film history in my eyes

• The banter between Kriemhild and Giselher is sweet in their first scene

• Kinda nice that Siegfried crosses the ring of fire to kiss Brunhild in his dream

• I generally like Kristanna Loken as Brunhild, especially when she's in Worms. I like her performance when she confronts Siegfried for the first time about their night of love and in the bridal night scenes. She conveys the suffering of a rejected lover quite well with her facial expressions and with her hesitation at the altar before she says her wedding vow.

• I also like how the bridal night scenes are adapted. The fact that the cloak of invisibility changes the figure instead of turning invisible is the more elegant solution for a visual medium (and also in terms of plot logic). I also think the conversation between Siegfried and Kriemhild when Siegfried wants to secretly stow Brunhild's belt is well done. But I prefer how Siegfried's character is portrayed more ambivalently in the Nibelungenlied (he's the one who comes up with the ruse of the bridal night, and it's not clearly explained why he takes Brunhild's belt and later gives it to Kriemhild).

o This exchange was quite amusing: Siegfried: ‘If I were to tell you, I would break a blood oath.’ – Kriemhild: ‘Then break it.’ xD

• I also found the talk between Kriemhild and Brunhild nice. Them talking it out doesn't fit the NL!versions of their characters, but since they're not adapting the second part anyway, there's ‘no harm’ in resolving Kriemhild and Brunhild's enmity.

Negatives:

• The film has some trashy moments from time to time. For example Siegfried's dragon fight, his childhood including the battle against the Saxons, the whole comet story, the fight between Fake!Gunther and Brunhild, Siegfried's first arrival in Worms where he fights against the Burgundians. But I think those moments keep themselves within limits until Siegfried's murder...

• As soon as the film reaches Siegfried's murder, the quality plummets for me. I spent the last 10 minutes of the film mainly laughing. I'm not a fan of the way the murder scene is edited –the many cuts make the scene more comedic than dramatic.

• And then the ending... Nooooooooooo... The fact that Hagen kills Gunther hurts my soul! Ouch ouch ouch. I guess, it fits into the whole ‘gold currupts’ and ‘the curse of the Nibelungs’ theme, but I just can't and won't judge an ending like that ‘objectively’ XD And the final fight between Brunhild and Hagen uses so many slow motion shots that the fight also develops more comedy than drama. A pop song playing during the final seconds and credits is a ‘crowning’ finish to the film (Here’s a link to the end song of the German film version. I enjoy the song itself, but I wouldn’t put it into a Nibelung saga adaptation XD).

Comments/Nitpicks:

• Why is Siegfried so emotionless as a child? XD

• Siegfried picks up the comet and gets a vision of Fafnir? Because he sees a glimpse into his fate?

• Siegfried is actually brown haired according to the Thidrekssaga, so it’s a cool detail here (but he also has a beard and is really tall in the Thidrekssaga)

• What is Giselher wearing? Who lets the king's brother walk around like that? xD

• The way Siegfried's first visit to Worms plays out seems a bit random in its escalation. Arrogant Giselher meets even more arrogant Siegfried... And dude, how Siegfried winks at Giselher xD I think it's good that the Burgundians react to Siegfried's provocation, but they only do it after Giselher has already left and just attack without saying anything beforehand... Not a bad idea in itself, just the execution seemed awkward.

• I'm never a fan of someone fighting with two swords in films or stories...

• I didn't even remember Dankwart was in the film! Lol

• The dragon fight is a bit ridiculous XD The way Siegfried swings around on a vine(?) XD Because of the lime leaf, it would have been more obvious to have the dragon fight take place IN FRONT of the cave and not IN the cave, where there are no trees. In the film, the wind blows a few lime leaves into the cave, one of which lands on Siegfried. Works, I guess (but seems less elegant). And the dragon is so-so.

• Wow, Hagen and Dankwart even interact (non-verbally). That's actually a surprise that their brotherly(?) bond still exists in this film (even if it only takes up minimal space in the film). A shame it doesn't lead to anything substantial later on.

• I think the war against the Saxons is conclusively linked to the fact that Burgundy is now storing the dragon gold. And Hagen even advises here (as in the NL) to ask Siegfried for help. I'm not really a fan of amnesia plotlines – in itself it wasn't too bad that Siegfried learns who he really is through the war. Just doesn't seem quite logical to me how his amnesia works – it's implied that it's trauma-based, but it seems rather random to me.

• Brunhild communicating with Siegfried through a raven is pretty cool

• The fight between Brunhild and Siegfried/Fake!Gunther... I understand the idea that they wanted to make the fight more interesting. But Brunhild seems rather stupid when she puts herself in such danger while fighting. It could be explained by her being so emotionally upset though, I guess?

• Huh. Why do all those men on Gunther's ships have bald heads? Because they're slaves or servants?

• Giselher has changed his faith because he admires Siegfried and thinks the Old Faith is cool... Appropriate behaviour for a teenager xD

• The name of Giselher’s girlfriend Lena seems a bit out of place with the other Germanic names.

• Dear Giselher, I know you love your girlfriend Lena, but should you really tell her the secret of Gunther's and Siegfried's betrayal – your biological brother and your blood brother?

My personal ranking: 4/10.

The film is actually much better than I remembered, and I also like it much more than Hagen 2024. Brunhild in particular is a lot better in this film – she's not even really a character in Hagen 2024. But I also prefer Hagen, Siegfried, Kriemhild and Gunther. The characters have a certain charm and I also buy that they actually feel emotions and have bonds with each other. Hagen is also quite attractive, for which the film gets a few plus points from me XD But the ending drags the film down a lot and it also has repeated trashy moments that are hard to take seriously (would have given it a 5/10 if it weren't for the ending).

Of course, the film is not an accurate adaptationof the NL and doesn't try to be one. I find it interesting that it refers more to the Norse version of the saga, but I would have preferred it if it had stuck more strictly to the NL or the Norse version of the saga instead of mixing the two so much.

And I focused way too much on Dankwart while watching, even though he's absolutely irrelevant in this film XD

[shade74]

"My love is not fragile."

The way they look at each other omg 😭💕🥺

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[kristoffsqueen]

Happy 10th Anniversary to Frozen!!! I can't believe it's been so long since this movie came out. So many memories made, so many edits, so much adoration for the characters and especially kristanna <333 I'm so grateful for this lovely fandom and can't wait for the future stories to come out. :)

[synergysilhouette]

What are your hopes for "Frozen 3"?

Aside from wanting amazing music (because I know we'll get it; we've got the same team as the last two films), there are a couple things I'd like to see:

Making me fall in love with Kristanna again. "Frozen 2" really botched this for me; Kristoff's arc was about wanting to propose to Anna and how much he loved her, but their relationship was barely focused on, to the point where the proposal felt unearned.

2. Don't introduce too many new characters. The Northuldra people were mainly just there for lore building rather than feeling like actual characters. I'd enjoy fleshing them out, particularly Honeymaren and Ryder, who are kinda like Disney's Sokka and Katara (the "at home" edition).

3. NO BACKTRACKING! Progress isn't linear, but shoehorning Evil Elsa into the storyline (which some people have suggested) feels like Elsa confronting her feelings again--which can happen IRL, but it can be repetitive and boring for a storyline.

4. Give us a legit villain--not a twist villain (unless it's done SUPER well, but why take the risk?) or the villain being a metaphor for fear. I want someone who's present and dangerous. I'd prefer they weren't human, since it'd be less exciting to me, personally. Plus the two previous films give me renaissance vibes (fight me if you must), and a menacing villain would be AWESOME. I'd prefer avoiding the cliche idea of having them using Elsa as a weapon, though. Oh, and a villain song is needed as well.

5. The magic mirror needs to make an appearance. Granted, it could risk retreading similar ground of fear, but maybe flip it: instead of it being an object of fear, it's a mirror people covet, and Elsa is quickly deified and worshiped as a goddess. As someone who's fought for acceptance, being celebrated rather than tolerated/used for her powers could be a nice change for her.

Lemme know what you'd like to see in the film!

[true--north]

[professorspork]

I hope this doesn’t come across as like a pushy “update pls” I promise that’s not how I mean it. I’m curious at what point you feel like a multi-chapter fic is ready to post? Do you write it in its entirety and then edit chapters in between updates, write and edit it in its entirety, write most of it and continue writing the rest between updates? I’m very curious about your process since you’ve been writing some monster word count fics

I really appreciate you asking!

The short version is that I've learned over time that what works best for me is completing a work in its entirety before I start posting; above all I like posting on a reliable schedule for my audience, and I simply do not write quickly enough (or coherently enough) to do that any other way. There are a lot of reasons for that and I WILL ELABORATE ON THEM AT LENGTH:

I have several multi-chapter WIPs from the Glee days-- when I was in college-- that I never finished because I'm a delicate hothouse flower when it comes to maintaining hyperfocus, and I found a new fandom to be in before I could complete them. Back then especially, I was much less disciplined about writing sequentially: I would write parts of the story wildly out of order, focusing on whatever interested me most at the time. That means my hard drive is a graveyard of unpublished content, which sucks-- not only did I never give my audience the resolutions they were looking for, but I never got to receive feedback on parts of the story I was really proud of. I found that really dispiriting.

Going to grad school for screenwriting really helped me focus on telling a story in order, because there is literally no other way to write a screenplay than one scene at a time; it's far too reliant on momentum and consistency to jump ahead to "the good bits" and come back. I also did several projects-- writing my multi-chap Frozen&Tangled polyamory epic for a friend's birthday; pre-writing all my 2015 Cartinelli Week one shots far in advance so I knew they'd be perfect come posting day-- where I had a deadline I wanted everything Done By, which got me in the habit of writing to completion before posting. It wasn't something I thought I was going to be capable of because I'm like Tinkerbell, Finn, I need applause to live feedback is incredibly motivating to me, but having the ability to go back and change things in chapter 2 if I realized they weren't adequately setting up what I wanted to do in chapter 5, or whatever, proved to be just as powerful a motivator in a different way-- it meant I could tell the stories RIGHT, if I took my time with them. I also learned to get at least one cheerleader I could leak snippets to as I went, so that I still got the dopamine hit of the feedback even though I'm ages away from posting for real.

I also found that, as a reader, I always really appreciated when authors could stick to an update schedule so I could look forward to new chapters like I would episodes of television. It's not a standard I expect from anyone, but it is something that makes me really happy-- and the two ways to do it are to either write fast enough that you're just constantly churning out new content (not an option for me, especially on the occasions when I'm actually employed and can only write on weekends) or to pre-write and then slow release. it gives me a feeling of... mastery, I guess? Like "hey everyone here's a gift I'm giving you," as opposed to writing and updating when I can, which makes me feel like I'm always chasing something (BEING chased by something?) and risking losing my audience/my own fickle concentration if I were to wait too long.

My "ONLY post after everything is done" rule is a new one, because I burned myself on rely on certain certainties, the last D/s epic I wrote (lmao can you tell this topic interests me). I worked on that for a year and was 132k in with no end in sight when I started posting, but I was part of a Kristanna discord at the time, and I wanted to seize the audience I had before it disappeared-- which is always the danger of movie fandoms, which never have as much staying power. I had hoped that because I had such a big buffer I could keep writing ahead of the updates as they came up from behind, but I tapped out at 172k when I finished the end of an arc. That kills me, because I have SO MUCH unreleased content for that story which will never see the light of day, because-- again-- I'd let temptation win and wrote ahead to The Juicy Bits instead of forcing myself to go in order.

So, two things I've learned:

Only ever outlining the juicy bits that come late in the game, instead of lovingly finessing their every word, is a great way to trick motivate myself into continuing to write in order so that I can GET to the juicy bits, full stop; if I don't exorcise them they keep haunting me and that helps me stick it out until the end

By holding stories back until they're complete, I give myself the ability to complete them because I'm able to dig myself out of holes I've written myself into. In the old days, if I got stuck because I realized the real root of my issue had come chapters earlier and that's why it's not working now, I'd just... be stuck at that wall, unable to move forward, and that would be that. The idea of going back and editing a published story for narrative content is mortifying to me and something I personally could never do, so-- this way I'm giving myself more tools and options, so that I can tell the story I want to tell and tell it right.

In terms of my actual process, I tend to work like this: my most productive time is when my ADHD meds are at full power, so in an ideal world I am writing new content from like 10am to 3pm or so, getting as far as I can in New Content. Evenings, when I'm no longer in Hyperfocus Productivity Mode, I'll go back and reread things-- sometimes chapters from much earlier-- both to entertain myself and to make edits and changes. Often, that's just moving words around here and there for cadence and flow; rarely, it's adding whole new moments or thoughts to the chapters. I try to write In Order as much as possible, getting chapters beta'd as they're completed. I'm a nitpicky perfectionist, so keeping a hold on my early chapters until everything is posted means I can change them over and over and over again without anyone knowing but me, which I love-- and those changes are getting made right down to the wire. even when the fic is "complete" and I'm "only posting" I'm still making edits; some of people's absolute favorite parts of Newsbees were added literally the night before, when it was the "get everything into AO3 and do the final pass for typos and formatting" stage. Like, Penny writing sudokus on the fly for Ruby at the hospital? Ruby thinking in Adam Font? Those were 11th hour strokes of genius.

So yeah-- that's a very long-winded way of saying that I've found writing to completion first not only makes me more likely to actually finish my WIPs, but it makes my WIPs BETTER because it gives me far, far more time with them. I know it's not something that works for everyone, but in terms of my own sense of like, duty and responsibility and goal-setting, it keeps me on track without risking Guilt completely paralyzing me-- which is what happens when I post as I go and then get interrupted.

THANK YOU FOR COMING TO MY RAMBLE.

[dolliebabydoll15]

tag game ship edition!

pick one couple listed below, and tell me your favorite moment from them <3333

1. broppy 🩷💙 (trolls)

2. roudise ✨(bob's burgers)

3. chandit 🦋 (bluey)

4. boblin ❤️ (bob's burgers)

5. wember 🔥🌊 (elemental)

6. WALL-EVE 🤖 (WALL-E)

7. eugunzel 💜💫 (tangled)

8. romione 🪄(harry potter)

9. kristanna ❄️ (frozen)

10. radisky 💐 (bluey)

11. creek 💙💛 (south park)

12. calhelix ⚡️(wreck-it-ralph)

13. courtgene 🎶 (bob's burgers)

tagging:

@babsvibes @numberonetinabelcherdefender @jade-green-butterfly