#thatonebirdwrites

[fazedlight]

Hmm, gonna go with Nia for this: 9 and 12

9. Could you be roommates with this character?

NOPE. Absolutely not. I cannot be roommates with extroverts.

I once shared a room for a semester with one of my closest friends. He is amongst my favorite people in the universe. He also kept wanting to invite people over and my first instinct was always to hiss and sit in a corner until The People went away 🤣

(Luckily my partner is deeply introverted.)

12. What's a headcanon you have for this character?

I think after her fallout with Maeve, she doesn't go back to Parthas for a long time.

But when she eventually does go back, the entire town celebrates. After all, they know who the Dreamer is. They know who's running around with Supergirl and who's doing interviews with the blue mask.

They hold a huge celebration in her honor. People she didn't talk to for a long time come out and she can just tell from how they're bubbling over that they're just so proud of her and everything she's done, that they miss having the Dreamer in their town but they're proud of the woman she's grown up to be, and it's so exciting to have a town hero. And she remembers why she loved this town so much - how they always accepted her wholly. She never felt split across being naltorian or from Earth or trans or whatever else. She grew up able to be her full self there. And she can still be her full self there.

Maybe she never has a good relationship with her sister, but her hometown gives her a place to gather her strength, and she never had to lose that.

Thanks for the ask! ❤️

character ask game

[sssammich]

4, 5, and 8 for the fic ask meme. :D

thanks, bird!

4. a story idea you haven't written yet

soulmate AU (i technically have a prologue but the rest of it? i got nothing but vibes)

5. first sentence of the fifth paragraph of an unpublished WIP

"Lena’s departure from her life is a cold one."

that's the fifth paragraph so sorry to us all

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

oh i have so many but i think off the top of my head and for supercorp, i think Crepe AU would be fun to get into!

fic writer ask meme

[luthordamnvers]

1, 4, and 5 of fic ask meme. :D

the last sentence you wrote

Actual last I think it's too spoilery, so this is the previous one: Kara looked back at Lena, feeling her hand soothingly move up and down her arm, she nodded, reluctantly conceding.

4. a story idea you haven’t written yet

I literally opened my ideas docs, I'll just paste it here, but for context this was conceived as an experiment to write in first person... idk when or if, but can't lie, it kinda sounds bomb 😂 Also, welcome to stream of consciousness outline. Cat approaches Kara about writing about herself, an autobiography, cat being cat, is like i will be your editor. Kara is reticent at first, but then talking to Lena, because she's her confident, tells her something along the lines of you are the only one that remembers your home, wouldn't it be great to share that with your new home? So she accepts and starts writing, she's supposed to be writing in her own voice, diary style, first person and as such she would ramble she would be narrating her fight with Rhea, and somehow ending up talking about her relationship drama "so, you see, this was my boyfriend's mother, so I would either kill her or have to send my boyfriend away. I did both and had to send him to space, but he came back with a wife. His wife was lovely." And we go through the show, and Kara keeps talking about Lena without even realizing. "Lena was mad at me, but not me-me, but supergirl me. But I could not tell her I was me, you know? Because she has been betrayed so many times. Also, did I mention she was dating James at this time? I didn't really get it, but when I was in a coma J'onn apparently told her I was okay with this, so I couldn't backtrack. It still doesn't make sense to me." So we get to the dreaded, s5, and Kara barely mentions leviathan at all, her drama is both with lex -"so the bald son of a croissant made me destroy a recorder because he said my human name into it" - and her fight with Lena "her eyes glowed with tears, and the burden of years and years of deception on my part. I felt like flying myself in the sun, because who does all that to her best friend?" Then s6 it's all like "i felt like i could face anything. My team ,*and Lena* by my side, butNyxly was like no other foe I've ever fought before. I am strong, but punching and kicking did nothing to her. My only hope was *Lena* Then, Cat after her first draft is like:*KIERA* you could not possibly be this obtuse And kara, like "🥺 what? Did you not like it?"

5. first sentence of the fifth paragraph of an unpublished WIP

Kara, who had lost her planet so everytime she went to a troubled one she tried to help. Who everytime she traveled sometime else, she tried to avoid preventable disasters, and saved people whenever she could, ‘at least one', she always said.

Thanks for asking, bird 💜

[ask game]

[appropriatelystupid]

20 and 14 for Kara and Lena in character ask game

20. Which other character is the ideal best friend for this character, the amount of screentime they share doesn't matter?

(i think the show did this right but) i’d be down to see a world where kara and sam, and lena and lucy are the bff combos (especially given schools and hometowns and such)

14. Assign a fashion aesthetic to this character.

Lena: SUITS ONLY PLS

Kara: chinos and button ups and oxfords exclusively ty

character asks

[kj-yikes]

fandom ask game:

2. - Supergirl fandom

12 - Supercorp ship

7. - Kelly Olsen character

2 ...my three favorite characters and why I love them so much.

Lena Luthor: y’all I don’t know why this fictional character has such a hold on me but she does. She does. She’s brilliant, powerful, cunning, ambitious, loyal, gorgeous. She just wants to do better than the people who came before her. And like she’s questionable at it sometimes (that conversation with James about owning a gun for self defense??? girl no one is taking your guns away calm down) but like the intent is there. And it’s so heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time to have a character who’s been through so much and been surrounded by bad people who just wants to be good. It really scratches that itch for me.

Nia Nal: I want Nia Nal to be my best friend. She’s so fierce and sweet and funny and kind and like Nicole Maines went so hard on her and it shows. She just shines through in almost every scene she’s in. Also I want to go shopping with Nia. She’s always wearing outfits that I adore. I want the best for Nia Nal, she deserves the world.

Kara Danvers: this was kind of a hard third choice, surprisingly. I first watched Supergirl right after I came out in 2018, mainly because I had heard the supercorp rumblings on tumblr (surprisingly I didn’t hear about Alex, the actually canonically queer character?) and I was still in a bit of a superhero phase and desperate for anything remotely queer that wasn’t, you know, a downer. Early Kara really resonated with me, for some reason. I was also in a period of transition in my life, around the same age as Kara, and she made me feel seen in a way I can’t really describe. It inspired me to watch her grow into herself, to claim a part of her identity and make it her own. I modeled my entire wardrobe off S2-3 Kara for years. In a way, I sometimes don’t think I can disentangle what Kara meant to me during that time and Kara the actual character. She’s goofy, she’s smart, she’s strong, and she’s still trying to figure herself out, and I think I saw myself in those characteristics.

12 ...about three of the scenes that make me have feelings and (if available) find the gifs that underline my points.

Oh lord this is gonna be so long. The first one is DEFINITELY the scene right before Lena leaves the fortress of solitude before Lex shows up because Lena Kieran Luthor just wanted a goddamn hug and she didn’t get one and then Kara was sent to the phantom zone and UGH. It hurts me.

(I’m on mobile so finding gifs is hard and I don’t feel up to it tonight I’m so sorry)

I think the second one is the “climb Lena climb” scene because it gives me So Many Feelings that I feel like the show just freaking glossed over. Kara’s spent most of the beginning of s3 upset about Mon-El, saying that she will always choose to save the many and not the few even if the few is someone she loves, and then she refuses to drop Lena. Like I know the situation was different—no one was in imminent danger if the chemicals spilled. It would’ve been a massive headache and I’m sure it would’ve killed people but it wasn’t as immediately dire as the Daxamite invasion. But, still. It’s a significant change from what Kara had been saying. Her actions don’t back her words and I wish we had explored that more. I honestly feel like the aftermath was Kara’s moment to tell Lena about her identity. I wish we had seen Kara doing more reflection after that moment, even just acknowledging how much Lena means to her.

Also, that scene is just a classic “superhero rescues the love interest” scene and that shot of Kara holding Lena and the plane is so good lol.

The third one that’s been on my mind is when Mercy attacks L-Corp and Kara can’t get away to change and swoop in as supergirl. This gives me a lot of angsty feelings. The clip keeps circulating on tumblr and I think the vibe of that post is “haha secret identities are so funny” and yeah I think that scene has some funny elements and situational irony to it but it’s kind of just heartbreaking to me. Lena does everything to try to protect Kara. She places herself between Mercy and Kara. I’m convinced pre-reveal Lena Luthor would die for Kara Danvers. And there are so many ways we can break down why Kara waited so long to tell Lena and I understand them and empathize with her but it kills me that Lena Luthor would practically do anything for Kara and Kara still can’t bring herself to do the one thing Lena’s always asked for. Honestly maybe this scene hurts because I get low key secondhand embarrassment for both Lena and Kara.

7 ...the scene that I think adds depth to their character or the relationship this character has with someone.

I wanted so much more Kelly but I do think we get a couple of scenes that really add depth to her character. The one that comes to mind is when she decides to go into James’ memories to help him process his trauma. That had to have been such a traumatic day for her, too, yet she still chooses to relive it to help James.

I also think of when she establishes a boundary with her relationship with Alex, when Alex doesn’t text her to tell her she’s okay and Kelly gets upset. Like of course that would be a trigger for her, having lost her fiancée in combat! Of course she should tell Alex about it and work through it. She handled the situation really well and I feel like it made her and Alex’s relationship stronger. (Wow, positive queer relationship representation where the couple can have a mature conversation and support and be there for each other??? How refreshing!)

[supergirlmayhem]

What is... How I met your ieiu?

A human AU where Lena and Kara tell their kids the story of how they met while competing on the Jeopardy College Championship for the 2024 Supergirl Mayhem Event.

Check out this New Work posted to the 2024 collection by @nottawriter HERE and the accompanying artwork by @thatonebirdwrites HERE.

[nottawriter]

Fanfic Writer Questions!

Thanks for the tag, @fazedlight and @thatonebirdwrites

1- How many works do you have on AO3?

I have 16

2. What's your total AO3 word count?

356,960

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Supergirl – Arrowverse/ DC Comics: Primarily Supercorp, secondarily Dansen, Brainia, and J’M’zz, and I have one AgentReign with secondary Supercorp.

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

PRIDE and Prejudice – Super gay retelling of Jane Austen’s classic. Every kudos equals $1.00US to a LGBTQIA2S charity I make at the conclusion of Pride month (June) each year (teen)

Tell Me It’s Not Too Late – Post-S4, Lillian believes Supergirl is responsible for Lex’s death. Lena rushes to J’onn’s for game night, to confront Kara on her identity, only to find she’s nowhere to be found (teen)

I Believe in a Thing Called Love – Full alternate Season 6 rewrite (teen)

Wouldn’t It Be Nice – 50 First Dates movie AU (teen)

How Lost We Are – Lena is placed by her Witness Protection team (Maggie, Kelly, and Lucy) in Midvale as a flower shop owner where she meets teacher Kara and coffee/bookshop owner Jess, among others (mature)

5. Do you respond to comments?

Yes, I do usually respond, though not always right away. I enjoy chatting about my fics, so don’t hesitate to ask questions, but I don’t give out spoilers though.  

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

When She’s Gone, the Darkness Comes – Oof. It was so sad I had to write a second chapter. I much prefer happy endings (teen)

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

All of them have a happy ending of some kind, or they will once they’re completed. Though there are some with happy endings like Speak Now and Tis the Damn Season. Smut. I’m talking about smut (explicit)

8. Do you get hate on fics?

Yeah, though I’ve been mostly lucky. I don’t know why people leave hate on any fics really. If you don’t like something, close the tab.

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

Yes. It started as a small scene here or there when it was a natural progression of the fic, but now I occasionally right full smut fics and pwp like those found here (explicit)

10. Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?

Kind of, but the characters are all from within the Arrowverse/ DC Comics universes somewhere.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not that I know of. I don't understand why someone would do this. Please respect writers.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Yes. I Believe in a Thing Called Love is also in Spanish Creo en una cosa llamada amor (teen)

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

I’m currently working on one with @thatonebirdwrites, though it's not published. It’s a Supercorp fic where Kara is a building inspector and when she goes to inspect Lena’s home, she meets Lena’s daughter to tells her the floor is lava, so naturally Kara has to ensure that issue gets resolved.  

14. What's your all time favorite ship?

Supercorp. But I do love most wlw ships

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

I intent to finish all of my active WIPs. I have some WIP ideas that may or may not ever get going, but once I start a fic, I intend to finish it.

16. What are your writing strengths?

I have no idea… I guess easter egg type stuff or like blending canon into storylines. If your a reader and there's something you think is a strength I have, let me know.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

Actually writing. Words be hard. And it's hard to find the time.

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

I do it sometimes, probably not well. I like to include the translation in the fic (unless the characters themselves aren’t supposed to understand until later). But I'm sure the translations aren't fully right as I only use google translate and the Kryptonian dictionary.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Supercorp. I started writing fiction in Dec 2020. Before that it was all scientific research papers for uni.

20. Favorite fic you've written?

I suppose What Has Been Lost (Mature). It was what started this crazy adventure, has been the most challenging piece, and my longest (still ongoing). It truly blends lore and characters from across the Arrowverse and DC Comics into a human world and original storyline.

For Tags, if you'd like to participate: @fyonahmacnally @casualsavant @luthordamnvers @itsalliebitheway @innamorament0

[beefcake-penguin]

Make a poll of your favourite female characters and see which your followers like the most! I got double-tagged by my be(ef)loved mutuals @occidentaltourist and @fazedlight. Thanks, friends! 💪🏽😄

No-beefsure (beefcake no-pressure) tags for my tumblr broskis: @lonelydiary , @dragomirkingsman , @ninjacool89 , @thatonebirdwrites , @goldrushgold , @ostropest , @katiemcgrathisdaddyaf , @dancedance-resolution , and anyone else who sees this and would like to beefticipate (beefcake participate) 💪🏽🐧

[pcrtifacts]

Fandom creators tag game

1. What sort of content do you create, and what is the thing you’ve made that you’re most proud of?

I write stories. Strictly fanfic only; I don’t think I’m quite brave enough to try writing my own stuff. I’m trying to learn how to draw, but I’m a bit too much of a perfectionist so it’s slow going. I’m quite proud of my first CW Supergirl fanfic, make this place your home. I didn’t think people would like it so much.

2. What fandom(s) do you create for?

I’ve only posted things for CW Supergirl, and it’s just the one story plus a oneshot series for Supercorptober. But I’ve tried my hand at a couple other fandoms, namely Assassin’s Creed and Marvel’s X-23. But those aren’t fully fleshed out, more like writing exercises.

3. What is your current favourite ship (or brotp if you prefer), and how controversial is it?

Supercorp. Not sure if it’s controversial? Doesn’t feel like it.

4. For your answer to question 3, are they canon?

THEY ARE CANON IN MY HEART. Seriously though, they’re not explicitly canon on the TV series itself, but I know they were confirmed in the Batwoman comic by the writer.

5. What was your first fandom, and how old were you?

I know it’s controversial now, but the first fandom I really got obsessed with was Harry Potter. I grew up with those books, so since I was around 10, I guess? I’m not quite brave enough to get into fanfic writing for that fandom though, both because of the controversy and because the people over there can be kind of mean from what I’ve seen in comments. I’m sure it’s not everyone, but the Supercorp fandom has been so nice and I think I’m a bit spoiled.

6. What is your most unhinged fandom creation to date?

I haven’t written a lot, but maybe it’s the Spice Girls oneshot for my Supercorptober series? Or maybe the vigilante prompt for the same series, the one where Kara’s an office lunch thief. Idk.

7. Do you remember what started you off creating fandom content, and if so, what was it?

I first started watching Supergirl when it first started, but I fell out of it after S2. Then I got back into it during the lockdowns in 2020, smack in the middle of the big rift, and that was that.

8. Do you let people you know in real life see your fandom creations?

Nope. No one in real life knows.

9. How do you feel about fanworks of fanworks? Has anyone ever made something based on a thing you made?

I love it! I’ve received two pieces of fanworks, both from @thatonebirdwrites, who also tagged me in this game! I wish I could return the favor, but again, I’m not quite confident enough for that. Maybe in the future.

10. What feeling do you most often try to evoke with your creations?

I find that in canon stories, there’s a lot of handwaving over little details in a way that requires a lot of suspension of disbelief. Like in CW’s Supergirl, there’s a lot of vague science and plotholes that drive me crazy. I’m a scientist, so I like trying to infuse my work with realism, and I like making things make sense, if that makes sense lol. I think that goes for both character motivations and for things in the world I write. I usually end up with lots of background information that never makes into the story, but I feel like it makes the story stronger when I find the opportunity to weave it in. Tl;dr, I try to make the world and the characters feel real and grounded.

11. Has someone ever paid your work a compliment (in any form) that has stuck with you, and what was it?

In the same vein as the previous question, a few people have said they enjoy my worldbuilding and storytelling, so that’s lovely.

12. What’s your favourite thing someone else has made that you’ve seen in the last 24 hours (and link it if you can find it again!)

In the last 24 hours? I think it might be an older Supercorp art piece with Kara and Lena snuggled up together with a cat. It was reblogged by @fazedlight under #vintage supercorp, which is awesome because I wasn’t on tumblr at the time a lot of fan stuff was circulating.

13. Give a small sneak preview of something you’re working on right now (eg a couple of sentences of fic from a WIP, a gif set theme, a small piece of a larger picture, whatever you feel happy to share)

Little fluff scene from make this place your home:

“Ahem.”

Kara’s eyes opened when Lena jerked away. Jess was standing in the doorway, an amused, uncomfortable smile on her face. “Miss Luthor, the Danvers are here.”

“Right.” Lena straightened up, discreetly wiping at her mouth with the back of her hand. “We just need five minutes, then you can let them in.”

“Of course.”

Jess shut the door behind her, and Lena stood, clearing out the debris from lunch, and Kara started to help. “Are you upset that Jess saw us?”

Lena chuckled. “Not upset, no. A little embarrassed, maybe; kissing isn’t exactly a workplace activity, after all.”

Kara’s brow furrowed “Should we not do it here, then?” she asked, trying to get a firm grasp on what things were and were not allowed in terms of physical affection. For all that humans enjoyed it, it seemed there were a lot of rules surrounding what was and wasn’t appropriate in different places.

“No, no.” Lena smiled. “It’s fine. Besides, I think Jess will knock from now on.”

“Okay.”

Excerpt from an in-progress medieval omegaverse Supercorp AU:

“Might I cut in for the next dance?”

Lena turned. The clumsy blonde alpha from Krypton was standing there, a hopeful smile on her face. Edge turned as well, chest puffing up at the younger alpha as he exuded dominating pheromones. The Kryptonian straightened but remained perfectly civil. The music had ended, and Lena gladly took the opportunity to step away from the scowling Morgan Edge. “Certainly, my lord.” She cut her eyes back to Edge. “Duke Edge.”

Ignoring his grunted reply, she let the Kryptonian alpha take her hand, and oh, that felt nice. Lena’s hand just fit into the alpha’s warm, not-at-all-clammy one. Lena’s brow furrowed. That, combined with the blonde’s fairly pretty features and her refreshing scent, had Lena’s omega perking its head up.

It was annoying.

She allowed the Kryptonian to lead her back to the dance floor as the musicians started. “Lord Zor-El, is it?”

“Kara, please.” The alpha – Kara – settled her hand on her waist, leading them into an easy waltz. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Lady Luthor.”

14. Have you ever seen/read anything made by the person who tagged you? If so, what was it and what was your favourite thing about it? (pick a favourite if there are several)

Yes! I’ve just caught up on the Shared Moments series by @thatonebirdwrites! It’s a Korrasami rewrite of The Legend of Korra, and the worldbuilding and lore is absolutely world-class; the changes they made to canon are so imaginative and so well thought out. It’s in progress, and I can’t wait to read more.

15. Do you leave comments on fandom works, and if so how would you describe your comment style?

I try, but I’m not very good at doing it consistently. It’s hypocritical, I know, considering how much I appreciate every comment I receive. But I’m trying to do better.

16. How many works in progress do you currently have? Will you finish them all?

I only have one fic that’s currently being posted, but I’ve got another Supercorp fic in the works (see sneak peek above). I have other ideas waiting, but those are probably the main ones. I’m definitely finishing make this place your home, and I do hope to finish my other ideas. There just never seems to be enough time.

17. what’s the longest it’s ever taken you to finish a fandom project?

I haven’t finished any! Not unless Supercorptober counts, and I finished that in the requisite month, by some kind of miracle. Make this place your home has been going for over a year and I really hope to have it done before it reaches two.

18. Describe the thing you made most recently in a way that is technically true, but also completely misleading. Link the thing if it’s published!

I’m gonna pass on this one, not sure I understand how to answer :/

19. Do you ever engage with fanworks for a fandom you’re not in? Which one(s) and how did you get into it?

I guess not? I find it hard to read fanfics if I don’t know the background, let alone write for it.

20. Recommend a fan work from your fandom to your followers

Not sure I have any followers lol. I think one of my favorite fics is The Science Guild by dreiser, which is one of the inspirations I had for a more science-y Kara. It went dormant for a few years but it miraculously updated a couple of weeks ago. But I also want to recommend Confession by TheBirdWrites, which is an absolutely fantastic. I’m still catching up on the sequel fic, Unraveling Realities, and it’s still ongoing, but it’s so good.

I know it’s not great to be a dead end for a tag game, but I don’t really have any mutuals because I’m too shy to follow people, let alone tag them. I did have fun answering this though :)

[ahhhsami]

AO3 Writer 20 Questions

Saw @thatonebirdwrites answer these questions focused on AO3 writers and thought it'd be fun to answer them too!

1) How do you keep getting ideas for your ship/fandom?

Day dreaming, music, and other media (books, movies, TV series).

2) Which authors inspire you in your fandom, and why are they so freakishly good?

This is the main question I wanted to answer because I wanted to just praise people and share their works!

A_M_Nicholson since I really adore their AUs and amazing vibes you get from their settings. The characters are always so interesting and they're able to maintain the characters' personalities and traits even though they are in an AU.

RaeDMagdon since her stories introduced me to omegaverse. She also cranks out solid works consistently and it's extremely impressive and admirable.

Xaibaugrove's writing makes you feel things through her words. Each chapter, paragraph, and even sentence is so well thought out and her story telling is to die for. Plus the depth and details she goes into for the surroundings is beautiful and immersive.

Tabsbee writes for Genshin Impact and I adore her style of writing and the modern AU settings she uses. Everything she posts is a banger. Plus they feed my need for more JeanLisa stories!

AnotherShotofBourbon was one of the first fic writers I ever read in the korrasami fandom. They started a series of soulmate AUs and I adore them so much! Their new works are also just as exciting!

Velvet95 has super unique and fun AUs. They're working on their sequel to a galactic sci-fi story that they had created a while ago and just as the first part, it's super enjoyable and creative!

AsamiOnTop has a behemoth of a fic (I think almost 300k words) and it's such a fun read. I loved seeing her growth from chapter 1 to the ending and it's always so admirable seeing people wrap up long fics like hers!

kittymannequin is another OG korrasami writer that inspired me to write fics myself. Whether her stories are for TLOK or Arcane or another fandom, it's always a delight to read.

tumblr blogs: @raedmagdon @xaibaugrove @tabsbee @abronzeagegod @kittymannequin @asamiontop

3) Aside from the characters of your main ship, who are the characters you love to write?

There's a handful but here are the ones that come to mind; Vi & Caitlyn from Arcane, Jean & Lisa & Beidou & Clorinde from Genshin Impact.

4) Are there pairings or tropes you know for sure you'd never write about? Which ones?

I lean away from tropes that delve into Family dynamics. Mainly pregnancy since I actually don't like babies...

5) What is your writing process and why is it cursed?

Get an idea

Jot down a rough plan

Start writing and stray instantly from the plan

Get a new plot bunny and fight with myself whether to continue what I've written or scrap it for a new shiny story

Obviously the 4th step is where things become truly cursed.

6) What is your favorite part of your writing process?

Since I write so many AUs, the world building aspects are my favorite.

7) What’s the weirdest thing you’ve had to research for a fic?

I've had to research a lot of things... but the weirdest usually revolve around bodily injuries or time period research to keep things as accurate as possible when needed. If you need to know how to prepare opium like they did in the 1800s... I got you.

8) Is there a particular writing rule you struggle with (grammar, spelling, tense, reality in general)?

Grammar 100%. But I also think breaking grammar rules are okay for vibes, bruh.

9) What was your hardest scene to write so far and why?

It's one I'm currently working on and have been for years. It's the next chapter of Start Again and I'm struggling to progress the story in a way that I like. I've written and scrapped it so many times that I've lost count at this point.

10) Have your characters ever done something you didn’t expect, changing your plot completely?

All the time...

11) If you could converse with any of the characters, who would it be and why?

It'd have to be Korra. She's got such a special spot in my heart that I don't think I could choose anyone else.

12) What are some of the tropes or themes that you find yourself returning to in your writing?

College AUs just keep coming back even when I think I've had enough of them.

13) What's your most important resource as a writer?

Other books. I don't have a book in particular, but just reading other books and fics is helpful. I've also joined a local writer's guild that has been helpful too!

14) Can you share some of your strategies for editing and revising your work?

I read/mumble my stories aloud to myself to see if things come out clunky. I also have a wonderful partner that betas the majority of my stories and I couldn't be more grateful for her.

15) Which is worse: making the summary, picking the tags, or the anxiety when you post your fic?

SUMMARY. God damn, I will spend more time on a fucking summary than the story. I will also be lazy at times and just copy and paste an excerpt if I'm at a real loss.

16) How do you define success for your fanfic - hits? Kudos? Comments? Bookmarks? Or just if you like it?

A huge factor for me is if I personally like it, BUT hits/kudos/comments are always appreciated. The goal is to share my stories with people and for them to enjoy their time reading, so it's always nice to receive all of those. I don't gauge much off of bookmarks since I often write explicit fics, which tend to be privately bookmarked or not bookmarked at all.

17) Do you have a playlist for your favorite character/ship?

I make playlists for stories/chapters. I don't do them individually for characters. I wouldn't be surprised if I have 50 or so playlists for my writing though.

18) If fan art was going to be made from your work, which fic would you pick and which fan artist would you like to create it?

When it comes to the story, I'd want the artist to do art for one that resonates with them. One that somehow inspires them. And oh man, when it comes to specific artists, I'm not sure since there are so many amazing ones. I've recently been inspired by @seijousai and am writing a story inspired by their Clorivia art. @ppyuuingles art is super wholesome and adorable. I love their JeanLisa stuff. I also have always adored @persnickety-doodles style of drawing when it comes to Korrasami. In the past I had the pleasure to collaborate with @unii-outlawed and later commissioned her. If you don't know her, then definitely check out her stunning artwork! Other amazing artists that deserve a follow are @ttanaart, @kf1n3, and @mimiendos (follow their twitter).

19) How many WIPs do you currently have?

Erm... posted on AO3 there's 20 unfinished stories BUT I also have over 100 completed ones. As for the WIPs that are written and not posted... that's also probably in the 20s. It goes back to all of the plot bunnies that I get and the battles I lose which results in partially written stories.

20) What's your advice to new fanfic writers?

Write what you want. Even if you feel that it may be niche there'll definitely be people out there that will read and enjoy it!

[thecasualqueer]

I was tagged by @crime-wives (ages ago tbh, sorry) to do this quiz

And I would like to tag:

@aqueerchronicle @fazedlight @thatonebirdwrites @nottawriter

And anyone else who wants to!!!

No pressure of course, only do it if you want :)

[fazedlight]

2, 3, and 4 for fic writer meme. :D

2. a character whose POV you’re currently exploring

Clockwork has Eliza's perception of Kara's experience wrestling with cultural/philosophical differences between Krypton and California.

It's been very satisfying to write. There's a lot to explore with her character - her relationship with Alex, the whiplash of what happens with Jeremiah, her time in the DEO, etc. I don't touch on those aspects in my fic (it's focused on supercorp), but I do find myself enjoying exploring her character.

3. how you feel about your current WIP

Excited!! Both Clockwork and Altitude are going well in terms of writing. I think I'm relieved to be down to a reasonable number of WIPs (2-3 is the happy spot for me) and to no longer have any deadlines looming (Mayhem was great, I just always find events stressful!).

Looking forward to finishing out Clockwork, then digging in to Altitude ❤️

4. a story idea you haven’t written yet

I'm somewhat tempted to write an Avatar Kara AU. The problem is, the plot I really want to write is a strong B plot, but I don't have a good A plot to pair it with. I don't think it'll ever get written - but if there's one thing I've learned, is never say never.

Thanks for the ask, Bird!

writer ask game

[sssammich]

1 and 2 for character ask game for... Lena and Kara actually. Am curious.

lol me too let's see what comes out of my brain! im gonna assume 1 and 2 for each of them and not 1 and 2 respectively. oh well i love to type so here we go

kara:

Why do you like or dislike this character?

oh i love that she is actually so very flawed and a little terrible if i look at her character really closely. and i think that's what makes her so much more compelling to me. she's this superhero that's meant to uphold hope, help, and compassion for all and boy does she sometimes get it wrong! she gets cowardly about stuff, she gets impulsive about her decisions, she really is the punch first think later which, you know, has consequences. she's a caped contradiction of ideals and behaviors and i like that about her so much. like, i think her cowardice in revealing herself to lena and the fact that she'll face danger head-on without a second thought for her wellness and safety sometimes in the name of saving the world is two sides of the same coin. and i think that makes for such a complex character.

Favorite canon thing about this character?

she has terrible excuses like she's the worst liar? lmao funniest thing about her tbh! also it does crack me up when she puts her hands on her waist all the time

lena:

Why do you like or dislike this character?

well im not gonna lie to you, but i have a long and established record of loving and gravitating towards rich bitch brunettes with terrible family dynamics, arguably morally gray behaviors, high aptitude and/or social capital, and who are specifically emotionally constipated with otherwise good hearts. so, it was literally a forgone conclusion.

aside from those things, i like lena because she's unwavering in her efforts. she tries and she tries and she tries. so i mean, at this point, what's not to love about a character like that?

Favorite canon thing about this character?

oh there are many it's hard to pick just one tbh but i guess one that springs up to mind is that instead of exacting revenge with destruction and mass chaos, her fix of humanity was to heal them of pain LOL like girl ok

character ask meme

[luthordamnvers]

5, 6, and 20 of the character ask game, but let's be random. *Rolls dice* huh. okay, so Nia and Kelly it is!

5. What's the first song that comes to mind when you think about them?

I'll be honest... I don't listen to music that much. Especially when I'm writing/trying to, classical and soundtracks at best... and i'm terrible at relating songs to people, but for the sake of this, just now, Nia: I have a Dream - Abba Kelly: A thousand years - Christina Perri, (because i did a vid for the Dansen engagement and my mind goes 1+1=2)

6. What's something you have in common with this character?

Nia: We both be dreaming while being awake... (this is the reason I don't feel that comfy writing Nia, I don't think we have much in common. That girl is an extrovert and I'm over here shaking about having to make a call.) Kelly: We are both observers and too empathetic for our own good.

20. Which other character is the ideal best friend for this character, the amount of screentime they share doesn't matter?

Nia: within SG, I think Kara, which the show did. Nia and Lois would be SO chaotic together. Kelly: I think from SG, Lena, actually. Kelly and Iris also would be very interesting. And Kelly and Ryan too. Let me use Azie friendships to my evil plans.

Thanks so much for asking, bird. This one was the most complicated 😂

[Character ask game]

[appropriatelystupid]

Book asks -- 9 and 44.

9. What is your favorite ending line?

(that i remember from recently) “the more good things you look for, the more you find”

44. Ever literally thrown a book across the room? If so, why?

i don’t think i actually threw it but the emotion and intent was definitely there when i was reading the trouble with tinsel because i just couldn’t handle the writing or the actual story

book asks

[waytooinvested]

WIP Wednesday

(Sure it's Monday today, but what IS time anyway? The real Wednesday was the friends we made along the way)

Thank you @theredcapeofk for tagging me in this game!

This is a short sneak preview for the upcoming chapter of Forgotten Not Forgiven, because I hoard my proper spoilers like a dragon...

***

‘Ms Luthor, I have a Nia Nal here asking to see you. Shall I make her an appointment for tomorrow?’

‘That’s alright Jess, please send her straight through’.

Lena put aside the copy of ‘The Interpretation of Dreams’ she had been skimming through with a certain amount of relief. Even before she’d opened the book she had been aware that Freud was the wrong place to begin her dream studies, but it had also been the only even vaguely relevant text she could find at the only bookshop within walking distance from L-Corp, and since her computer was midway through an “out of hours” update that had been stalled on 3% complete for the past 45 minutes, it had been her only option if she wanted to get stuck into research without waiting for her online orders to arrive.

The office door cracked open, and Nia peered round it.

‘Hey Lena, sorry for dropping in unannounced like this, I thought you’d be finishing for the day. Are you busy?’

‘Not at all, come in, please, have a seat. Is everything alright? I didn’t expect to see you again so soon’.

‘I know, I was just passing on my way home and thought I’d come in and give you a quick update’.

‘Oh? Do you have a plan for how you’d like to work Kara’s dream session? I started some research of my own today to get a feel for dream work, but-’

She gestured at the book on her desk with a grimace.

‘-it isn’t going very well so far’.

‘You’re reading Freud? Lena, I can promise you that that is not what dream-power interpretation is about’.

Lena chuckled ruefully. ‘I was beginning to suspect as much. Oh well, at least I can read something more worthwhile now. Anyway, sorry. What was your update? Is everything alright?’

***

I am tagging people I haven't seen existing answers to this game from, but I know there is still a good chance that you have already done it, so apologies if so! @thatonebirdwrites @cynicalrainbows @thecasualqueer