#thank you @thegreyhenley

[mythicalea]

I needed this today ❤️

[lunar-winterlude]

Hi this is Grey :) I think of two things: Rhett in Gentlemen of the Evening on that stage the first night, giving off that "fuck you" sexy vibe out of desperation, and then the two of them at the river, talking about Owen ;__; I also think of them with Nina in the first chapter of What Blooms in Ash, and how brilliantly you showed the differences in their personalities via their interactions with their daughter.

Yesss those parts were fun to write. Exploring their personality differences is my favorite thing!

[remembertherandler]

So I want to try to start writing and I figured doing little fics would maybe be a good intro. Do you have any tips to getting started? I have only written school papers so I don't know if I'm any good yet

Hello!!!

I’m so glad to hear that you want to give writing a try. I think that it is a great way to express your creativity and participate in creating the fics you want to see in the world! 

I started writing fic about a 18 months ago (this is my first real fandom experience) and this place has been overwhelmingly supportive. When I jumped into this fandom I lurked for quite a while and then dove in head first, consuming content like a hungry beast and reading so much fic I barely slept. Then came the writing, and I was in a similar situation as you are. Not a lot of writing experience outside of school assignments and wanting to give it a try. 

My advice for others looking to write is always, at its heart, simple: Write. 

I’m not sure if there’s any “right” way, but I can certainly share my experience.

Finding Inspiration:When I started I just let my mind wander (usually after watching an episode of GMM) let my imagination take over where the cameras stop. What happens before? What happens after? Why was he acting like that? What would Rhett say after Link did that? Those kinds of questions fueled my early one shots. 

Technical Skills: I am still learning, and I’m sure that never stops, but familiarizing myself with the basics in writing and formatting dialogue was important for improving readability. I think what really helped me turn the corner here was finding myself a beta reader that I trusted and respected and that wanted to help. I’ve learned so much and I know that I am a better writer as a result. 

BETA READERS ARE THE BEST. 

Resources: 

Thesaurus: Dude. Let me just tell you how much I use a thesaurus. A lot. But don’t get thesaurus syndrome. Because sometimes “quick” outdoes “perfunctory”. Know what I mean? 

Ngram: If you are writing period peices and you want to find out about language use of the time. This is your dearest friend. Big thanks to @thegreyhenley for directing me here. I was a lost lamb.

Fellow Shippers: These people know EVERYTHING. I swear. If you are looking for clarification on timelines, names, the colour of Link’s third cousin’s cat’s eyes…. these people KNOW. It is a gift and it helps to make your fic as accurate as possible and to include canon details that make your work more authentic. 

Motivation: Getting started, it can be overwhelming, especially now that the fandom has grown and there are so many people writing such amazing content. Don’t allow yourself to get discouraged. Readers will find you if you create work for them to find. 

Your primary motivation to write should come from within, and it seems as though that is the case for you. Write for you. Write because you need to tell your story. Write because it brings you joy. As soon as you start reading for views and reviews, you’ve lost the spark that fuels the good stuff ;)

Promotion and tumbling:Don’t be afraid to promote your writing. Share it on your blog (if you have one). Having a tumblr account associated with your AO3 account makes you more accessible to your readers who sometimes like to reach out here about content posted there. In addition, it allows you to connect and communicate with not only readers, but other writers! 

This fandom is very supportive of its writers and are happy to share links and read fic that is being promoted here on tumblr, and I am certain you will be happily welcomed into the fold of Rhink fic writers :) 

Tips and Tricks: Tumblr is full of awesome posts for writers. I have a tag for writing resources you can check out if you like. HERE. 

I hope this was helpful and I can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeves!

MUCH LOVE AND HAPPY WRITING!!!

RTR

[mythicalseries]

Can I just say we're all blessed to have @thegreyhenley's amazing writing back? Thank you for giving us the gift of your words again, Grey! 💕

[thestarscallme]

Drabble for charity

For @thegreyhenley !! I’m super proud of this lil nugget, and I’m even prouder knowing it’s gonna help not only with such a beautiful gift for Rhett but with an awesome cause as well. -Astrid

“Woah there Flash, don’t wanna take a tumble now do we?” Link says teasingly, he knew it would bug the taller man but he also knew that he would listen. Sure enough, Rhett slows his pace and huffs in annoyance. Link just smiles. This was a regular occurrence on their morning walk. It still baffled him how it seemed like just yesterday they were thirty something year olds hosting GMM. Now they were a couple of old farts pushing seventy and Rhett was in denial about the fragility of his aging frame. It was even easier for Rhett to hurt his back nowadays, and it had gotten bad enough that he had had to start using a cane. So Link wasn't about to let Rhett put himself in the hospital from stubbornness.

A few moments pass then Rhett breaks the silence, he knew Link was right and only looking out for him.

"Thank you brother."

Link chuckles then replies thoughtfully.

"Always".

[wneleh]

Fic-like thing: Miranda Ships

For @30daysofrandl Day 4, . 

My favorite Rhett&Link sketch is We Ship Ourselves, for its hilarious tacit approval of our favorite hobby.  The ending, though, puzzles/bothers me - are they saying that Miranda is a typical shipper? 

Anyway, this got me thinking - what would have happened if Miranda had decided to keep her order?

So, without further ado: Miranda Ships.  G, kinda rhink, i’ve no clue how many words because I’m typing it directly into tumblr.

Miranda (looking side to side): I see that no nosey neighbors are nosing where their noses aren’t needed - okay, inside, quickly.

Rhett: So, um, why did you order us?????

Link: Can we speak with Colleen please?

Miranda: I’m going to give you some scenaritos - that’s how you say ‘little scenario’ in Espanyol - and I’d like you to act them out.  And then I’ll send you back!

Link: Can we go with Uber instead of the USPS?

Miranda: Maybe.  Okay, scenarito uno.  You boys are handcuffed together, without a key.  Hanky panky ensues.  Commence.

Rhett: This has actually happened to us... four...

Link: No, only three times.  And twice the problem was, Rhett’d swallowed the key.

Rhett: Not my fault!  You told me to look up, and when you do that your mouth opens... try it, Miranda...

Miranda: No....

Rhett: Try it!  

Link: That was what happened the first time.  The second, you were just hungry.

Rhett: True that.

Link: Anyway, no hanky panky.  Just consider the angles.  With our height difference, and Rhett’s back, we need to be able to move much more freely.

Miranda: Okay, forget that.  Next scenarito.  You guys are secretly married.

Rhett: ....what...?

Link: ...who told you?

Miranda: What?  But aren’t you guys married to ladies?

Rhett: Let’s just say that, if we were secretly married, things wouldn’t be any different from how they are right now.

Link: Yes.  Let’s - keep it at that.

Miranda: Okay, how about a coffee shop AU.  Can you at least do that one for me?

Rhett: You’ve seen The Overly Complicated Coffee Order, right?

Miranda: I want one of you to be the barista, and the other to fall in love with you.

Link: Aren’t baristas girls?

Miranda and Rhett together: NO!

Link: But it ends in an ‘a’.  

Miranda: Forget it.  One last try.  I want you guys to kiss by mistake.

Rhett: Why?

Link: We kiss on purpose.

Rhett: All we need is a conduit.  Do you have any plexiglass?  Never mind, just hold up both your hands...

Miranda: Ewww, gross!  Get out of here!

THE END

With thanks/apologies to @tropetastictuesday and @thegreyhenley for trope ideas!

[clemwasjustagirl]

$30 is what I could do, @thegreyhenley - thanks for inspiring me to get involved this morning. I'm so glad to have learned about this awesome organization from you Mythical Beasts. Grey's lengthier post about great LGBTQ orgs here: https://thegreyhenley.tumblr.com/post/162393696847/somehow-i-have-176-followers-apparently-you-guys

[afangirlsplaylist]

Thank you @thegreyhenley for giving us the glory that is that BOM preview!

[mythicalea]

I woke up to a wonderful surprise this morning!!!

Thank you so much @thegreyhenley ❤️❤️❤️

[ao3feed-rhink]

Frosted Mini Wheats

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2pN1aRh

by loulougoingsolo

Rhett and Link are strangers to each other, meeting at the supermarket for the first time.

This is my submission for the Tropetastic Tuesday #10 fic challenge at the Tumblr fandom. Thank you for Afangirlsplaylist for the fun prompt "Meet Cute in 1000 words". Also thank you for TheGreyHenley for starting this amazing weekly challenge.

Enjoy!

Words: 1168, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Rhett & Link

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal

Relationships: Rhett McLaughlin/Link Neal

Additional Tags: Fluff, Silly

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2pN1aRh

[mythicalseries]

Drabble for Charity

I sit down at my spot just two seats away from yours while you take the floor. Even if I wish it could be me by your side, it’s not my hand in yours, not my waist you’re holding, not my eyes you’re staring at. But as you dance with her, your blue eyes light up and you seem happy. Maybe she’ll even make you happier than I ever could have. At least, that’s what I tell myself as I try to smile through the pain. But when your eyes find mine across the room, they suddenly remind me why it’s so hard for me to believe my own lie.

A million thanks to @thegreyhenley, @killthenaughtyboy and @the-crepes-of-wrath for doing this project! You guys are beyond amazing!

[loulougoingsolo]

Earlier today I thought I would never be able to finish this story, but then I realized this was what I needed in my life at this moment, writing about happy, fluffy feelings in a rhinky way. This may not be a literary masterpiece on any level, but I feel better about myself and life after writing and posting it.

@thegreyhenley , thank you, yet again, for organizing the Tropetastic Tuesday challenge.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Rhett & Link Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Rhett McLaughlin/Link Neal Characters: Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal Additional Tags: Romantic Fluff, Fake Marriage, Misunderstandings Summary:

Rhett and Link are accidentally mistaken for a married couple on a vacation.

This is my submission for the Tropetastic Tuesday #6 on the tumblr fandom, organized by TheGreyHenley. Our trope for this week was "Pretending to be a couple / fake married. Up to 3,000 words."

This turned out fluffier than I ever imagined possible. Enjoy!

[mythicalpatterns]

@thegreyhenley asked for somewhere to download the song I made for the tropetastictuesday3 (since you can’t do that on tumblr? I dunno I’m so lost at this site lol) and I thought that maybe some of ya’ll would like it too. So here it is!

Thanks again for all the love, it means so much <3

[afangirlsplaylist]

Tropetastic Tuesday #9

Hey, guys! How the heck is Tropetastic at week nine??? I hope you guys are still having a good time reading and writing these. I know I am so thanks @thegreyhenley for the genius :) This week’s trope is a classic...

Mutual pining - up to 2000 words. Bonus challenge: write it partly from Rhett’s perspective and partly from Link’s. 

Mutual pining is when two people in love are both suffering and yearning for each other, but for one reason or another they are unaware of each other’s love or can’t declare it. 

Post your stories here on Tumblr with the tag #tropetastictuesday9 and/or add it to the collection on AO3 by 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, May 7th. A wrap up will be posted on Monday, May 8th an hour after GMM.

Oh and please reblog this for those that may not know I’m looking after this for Grey. Don’t want them to miss out. 

[lunar-winterlude]

Drabble for @thegreyhenley

Bandages for the cut in his arm, salve for the bruises everywhere else. Link’s sitting on the closed lid of the toilet in the McLaughlin house, eyes shut as Rhett does his work.

All he did was take a tumble off his bike while speeding down a hill, but he’s sore all over. It’s a good thing Mama Di isn’t home, or she’d be fussing like nobody’s business. He doesn’t mind as much when Rhett fusses over him.

After an eternity, he hears Rhett say, “There,” and gets a firm pat on the shoulder.

Link opens his eyes. Rhett’s looking down at him with all the smugness that his fourteen-year-old self can muster.

“You’re welcome,” he says expectantly. Link bristles; Rhett wants a level of gratitude that Link doesn’t have the energy to express.

“Wasn’t that bad,” he says nonchalantly.

Rhett’s face falls ever-so-slightly.

“But I’m glad you did it for me.” Link grins. “Thanks, Rhett.”

[ao3feed-rhink]

Calm me down

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2mp0fnA

by loulougoingsolo

Rhett finds Link having a panic attack.

This is my contribution for the Tropetastic Tuesday fic challenge #2 on the Tumblr fandom. This weeks trope was Hurt/Comfort, and as an extra twist, this had to be a double drabble (200 words).

Thank you to @thegreyhenley (on Tumblr) for organizing this challenge!

Words: 201, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Rhett & Link

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal

Relationships: Rhett McLaughlin/Link Neal

Additional Tags: Anxiety, Hurt/Comfort, Double Drabble, tropetastic tuesday

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2mp0fnA