#ur snippets are such a treat for me i am so grateful

[tsaritsa]

Congratulations on winning Nano!!! Any hot takes or unconventional tips on how to achieve a huuuge milestone like that in so little time?

Also, if you'd like to share, I'd love to hear more about the piece(s) you worked on during this year's event! Big yay if you want to tease us with a sneak peek as well. 🙂

Congratsss again!!!

ty!!!! i am afraid my tips might seem kind of obvious and not that much of a hot take but here's what worked for me:

writing sprints. do 10 min. do 17 min. do 30 min. whatever it is, just get words down on the page. after each sprint was finished i'd look at what i wrote, fix up the most glaring mistakes (espe if the words looked terrible. i've learned to live with a lot of spelling errors bc otherwise u waste too much time. during nano each day i'd prolly manage between 2-3 sprints -- usually enough to net me between 1000-1500 words each day. i wouldn't stop if i hit the daily total, i'd stop when i could feel the motivation waning. my lowest day was under 300 words, my biggest was just over 4000.

get a community. writing sucks alone. i feel very grateful that i've made some friends on here who were also trying to write regularly, so now there's 5 of us in a little discord i've made. we do sprints with each other and share lots of snippets, memes, pretty pictures etc. it keeps us excited about our own projects, but also allows us to cheerlead each other on.

get used to placeholders. i use TK. anytime there's a word i need but it's not on the tip of my tongue? TK my beloved. sometimes i'd write like she sighed in a TK kind of way, or like harry opens his mouth to argue about TK TK some work thing he's doing TK TK. it just keeps u in the pace of writing ur in, but allows for a few words to be spent writing down a piece that needs further expansion.

establish habits and goals. for me, it's stuff like trying to write the bulk of my writing with a nice candle lit, but also the silly stuff like putting on lippy so I feel like. Ready to do shit. have a few drinks avail. one to hydrate (ice cold) one to caffeinate (also ice cold). play music or sounds that will help u get into the zone without overly distracting. now that i've won it i'm gonna treat myself to some silly purchases as well bc i should reward myself for such hard work and dedication. i'm thinking a v comfy hoodie.

overall if i didn't have the community i had this month i think my external motivation would've been lost quickly, so find friends to yell at about ur project. watch yt videos about ppl doing writing! make posts and don't give a flying fuck about being cringe or not suiting ut 'aesthetic'. this is u. do it for U.

in terms of this project: the short version is hermione goes back to hogwarts post book 7 and has to slowly begin to recover from/learn to live with the PTSD she's gained. alas, draco is also back and she's gotta learn to make peace with the fact that he's allowed to want to change and that he's making small steps to become a better person than who he was. they're gonna kiss and be disgusting with each other. ultimately this is a story about hermione's journey, as the whole thing is written from her perspective, so although the dhr aspect is there, there are also other important relationships i want to focus on -- especially her and harry.

i'm ignoring/expanding on a lot of canon, and using some details from the movies i prefer over the books (namely her mudblood scar bc mmmmm parallels). i don't really know if anybody is in character but i don't care! this is my story and i'll do it how i see fit haha.

the following excerpt comes from late sept in the current draft. at this point dhr has been forced together a few times already. draco has surreptitiously managed to drug slughorn with a potion of his (slughorn's) own making during their potions class bc the potions professor was spending an entire lesson just showing off instead of. u know. teaching.

[itsjaywalkers]

i hope it’s not too late to do one of the anonymous opinions, but…i just think you are genuinely one of the most kind souls. you seem like the kind of person that has a really good head on their shoulders, or the kind of person that goes above and beyond for those they care about and love. you are a gorgeous writer that truly has a way with words; each story you tell is so uniquely beautiful and well-written. i could just crawl into your brain and live there. seeing you pop up on my dash is like a breath of fresh air, and i love all your little reblogs and snippets and fun asks. you’re the kind of person i would love to have as a friend. i hope your day treated you kindly & you get lots of well-deserved rest tonight <3

oh darling :( <3

this ask made me tear up a little and it was exactly what i needed after today. it brings me so much joy to hear that i give off such sweet and wonderful vibes, and even though i don’t think i’m as wholesome as you’re making me out to be i’m just so so so glad to know that this little corner of the internet that is my blog manages to make your days brighter <3 i really don’t have a way to express how grateful and flattered i am for your lovely words, but know that i’m holding them very close to my heart

also you’re always welcome inside my brain angel, and if you ever feel up to it, my dms are open and i love making new friends!!!

i hope you have/had the best of days, and that life has been treating you kindly. i’m giving u an unnecessarily long kiss on the cheek MWAH <333

send me ur nonnie opinion on me

[midnightlie]

(a little excerpt from something I wrote for that knight/prince au) ...lance glares at him and draws this invisible border in the grass with his finger, forbidding Keith to cross it. “leave me alone.” “your highness-” “tell my mother” he cuts him off, kicking off his boots and throwing his coat “that i don’t a guard-- a baby-sitter!” the water’s cold when he enters, causing goosebumps to erupt violently all over his body. lance gasps at the unwanted temperature but stubbornly sinks into it. he’s already forbid Keith from setting foot in his wing of the castle, and expressed this decision to his mother (a painstakingly process). she assigned some guards outside his door instead, but he knows she hasn’t let it go. she demands an explanation that he won’t give. he knows his mother is reason Keith’s still around, even from an afar distance. lance feels the heat of his gaze even when he can’t see him there. shoulders now submerged, he turns back to the knight and to the incredulous expression he wears, and tries not to shiver as he speaks “well? why are you still here?” the knight says nothing but sighs, heavily. lance senses the annoyance coming from those thick, scrunched up brows. he hears an audible click and suddenly the plate of armor is hitting the ground. the prince snaps his head up as the knight throws his belt, sword and all, and comes stomping into the water, it practically parting at the stride of his entrance. lance reacts a moment too late, turning to paddle away before a hand clasps his wrist and he’s pressed against a hard chest. “you--” lance, stunned, takes in a shuddering, deep breath “you--you! you dare grab me--” “only you!” the man cuts him off, strength easily overpowering lance’s feeble attempts to rip himself free. “what do you mean? me?!” lance damn nearly shouts, frustrated and flustered. he’s tried everything in his power to put distance between them and Keith just keeps pushing his way in, making his efforts all for naught. he may not be the heir to the crown but he’s still a prince, son of the queen. what would people say if they saw them? they already hushed their little words when lance started having feelings. [was he really that obvious?] ‘the prince in love with a lowborn knight? how absurd’ lance couldn’t bear to put Keith in that kind of spotlight, he couldn't stand the thought of hurting him. “I may take orders from the queen, her majesty, but I devoted myself to you.” lance swallows but holds his ground “I released you from your duty, I have no need for you” the words sting coming out of his own mouth. lance tries not to tremble as a breeze brushes through them, trying to sink lower in the still waters. Keith is warm. the grip on his wrists tighten. the knight’s expression softens, losing some of its callous edges “then you’re gonna have to kill me.” 🍓

oh my god this is wonderful. the fierce protection they feel for one another will undo me so completely 😭 keith’s stubborn loyalty 😭😭 and i have so many feelings for a lance who says awful things he doesnt mean cuz its so angsty 😭😭😭 thank u so much for sharing this with me i love ur kl as always!!!!!

[cyber-phobia]

:)

hey.

despite ur little tough act, you are incredibly cute and kind and genuinely a good friend. you're funny, and i mean it when i say that you genuinely make my day a lot better when we talk, even when we are arguing over stupid shit like toe socks and coast superiority.

i know i've been bullying you a lot lately but honestly like, i do it out of so much softness in my heart. thank you for being such a good sport about it.

you are also so incredibly big brained. 100 pages of nothing but potential oneshot ideas for all your fandoms, like,, you are insane. and i love you for that! also, how does your brain even function with all of those aus in your head, ill never know. also ive been reading through a few snippets and it has me like, bouncing off the walls. ur BR ideas?? got me vibrating out of my skin, i swear. ur creativity is so bountiful. i love all your ideas. its incredibly.

your art has also gone BONKERS LATELY HELLO??? i don't know if anyone's really mentioned in but your art has improved so much since i first started following you like,,, yes <3<3 it is so eye pleasing. your comics are hella top tier too. i like,, ieownfowi your placement. your colors. the punchlines. they have become. so amazing. i am in awe. of your ability. 24/7. have actually laughed out loud at them. they are such gems

and NOW YOU WRITE!!! i mean you always wrote but now you have fics too and i am endlessly grateful to be your beta. do you realize how cool that is??? its very cool. its amazing, actually, especially because it's showman. and your writing is just,, *chefs kiss* magnifique. (we ignore all the tense changes okay that's just whatever godly power that exists nerfing you. they were in fear that you would become too good too quickly, that's all).

i find it hilarious you think youre not famous, by the way. you definitely are. i think i can easily say that a lot of people enjoy you and your content. people admire you (it's me. I'm people). i don't think you give yourself enough credit in that regard, even when you pretend to be a megalomaniac. you have a lot of qualities that makes it easy for people to look up to you. you make people happy. youre a comedy master. a charismatic clown magnet. a capable flammable tree. a diligent king (how you've kept up the fic searches for so long, i will never know). a... well, you get the point.

it's been a long time since our grandiose first meeting and i do honestly enjoy the friendship ive made with you. im so glad that your educational pursuits have been going well for you, and i hope it continues to treat you well. you deserve nothing but the best the world has to offer you.

kisses and smooches and hugs!! ily!! and im so glad compliments are still not your weakness.

<3<3<3<3

[superbonbon]

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”

Several anons’ boldly ignorant questioning of the motivation--or lack thereof--for creators to create during A PANDEMIC has me bristling and ready to hop on my soapbox. Instead, I’m running defense for these fantastic folks whose work, however frequently published, has kept me grounded during COVID’s oppressive reign.

I have no idea what I’m doing here. I’ve never published a fic, and haven’t read one since Vampire Diaries was first a thing. But what to do when ur a mom stuck at home with a preschooler, navigating pandemic life and some of the not-so-ideal realities that come along with it?

Coming off of D+ releasing The Mandalorian and the most recent trilogy, I rediscovered a love for these stories, the expanded universe and the fandom--WOW!! What’s been so surprising and invigorating for me about this latent discovery is the myriad ways this franchise has given people the capacity to dream, and to create; to obsess. I mean, I just came here to browse the blogs for Daddy!Mando content and ended up sticking around for the stunning range of Star Wars smut fan works and discussion.

For better or for worse, my soul is forever altered --or, at least my thirst is. And here before you is my fumbling attempt to pay fealty to those who have truly captured my heart. This will either be great and earn me some frenz or make me a pariah, but I can’t sit idly by while some dum-dums say dum-dum things anonymously about folks who choose to share their writing online. 

In no particular order, here is a list of writers I’ve been stalking on the Tmblrs. This list is by no means exhaustive, and I’m still learning how to use/navigate the app. Also..there are SO MANY more amazing writers here and on other platforms (shoutout AO3). I’m just old and tired and I have trouble keeping  things organized these days.

Without further ado, I present my dissertation.

@plexflexico​ - for thrilling action infused with exciting sci-fi elements and grade A+++ smut, but alongside such achingly tender, human moments. I thank you kindly for such robust content across the board. These stories are a balm for my soul and give me tummy butterflies. ***Saving the latest installment of Bad Batch so I can actually get some sleep tonight.

@no-droids - for capturing and exploring the idea of desire so exquisitely while also carrying out a compelling narrative that moves the story forward and keeps us pining for more. Ugh I just want to cry with this. Rough Day, gahhh!!! But also, every other work in your published canon, let’s be honest. This is Next Level. ***Not touching this Poe fic yet bc see above.

Fucking @concussed-to-pieces . I scream! I cry! I turn into a puddle and slide onto the floor. Also, kudos for accomplishing the kind of crossover so seamless (Of Gorgons and Gardens, I’m lookin at you) I’m left to wonder how these characters ever made it without each other. I’m shook. So appreciative for the P3dro content, but almost convinced I need to get into wrestling so I can indulge in the rest.

@stubbychaos​ - I am fully invested in Saviin’ika and the health and well-being of these characters. I will follow them until they find true happiness together (and let’s be honest, even if they don’t bc I’m here 100% for this torturous angst). Dear God, make it stop. But don’t stop, seriously. And even if you think it’s too long. It’s not. The meandering pace really serves what is often the true nature of human interaction. 

@leo-moon​ - I will always revisit your Masterlist; so much so that my kid accidentally hearted it bc it’s probably always open in my phone. But I won’t consider it an accident because the Migraine series is a real treat. Yes, like a headache, I am longing for a release from the tension we’ve been left suspended in, but the readers will be here if/when you continue it. And even if you don’t, it’s fiction, and it’s beautiful, and I’m grateful for what we’ve gotten so far.

@jangofctts​ - With the small snippets of Boba we actually get on screen, I am also very grateful for the variety of Boba we get in fics, but most especially for this characterization you’ve presented in Last Favor. It’s so damn perfect how you ride that oft-attempted line of dubious consent that so few writers can achieve successfully. I’m dyin for someone to call me “rabbit”. Also, I always come back to your Poe fics. Short and sweet. Like Poe.

@bobafvtt​​ - See above re Boba content. And to expound on this, Fuck--I’m so broken up for reader and Boba in Warmest Color that they’re just so damaged with this relationship. But man, the fleeting moments where they figure it out - that dynamic is so tender and lovely. I live for those moments.

@magichandthing​ - Thank you for inspiring a dream AU in clan leader!Mando. This is an idea I can most definitely get behind. And in. And on. And not to blow up your spot or anything, but the Mando sando is a pretty nifty idea as well.

And on the subject of sandwiches, I can’t thank @beskars​ enough for the maul x reader x savage fic that really made me feel some type of way.

@primarybufferpanel​​ - fuuuuuck. When you write that capital “S” Soft, I melt. My stomach churns. Didn’t know I needed a soft Maul in my life quite like this, but damn, run me over with that shit. Huge props, too for OFCs that are believable and badass.

@huliabitch​ - I think your one-shots were some of the first “good good” Mando content I came across. Now you’ve got me sweating and pining for CL!Mando with Unheavenly Creatures. So much so, I think I need to find myself a thigh chain. Feelin’ this developing romance in a beautifully-imagined setting, feelin’ Shayr’la, and feelin’ myself. I thank you.

@aunty-ren - one more for the clan leader - The Offer is going places that I’m very excited about. This is worldbuilding, folks!

Again - this is my opinion, which is probably worth fuckall, so this is slightly less of a fic rec list and more a huge THANK YOU. Still so much out there for me to process. I haven’t even embarked on the Javi train, but I’m so very open to recommendations there and elsewhere. 

I’m mostly just stoked to be here!!

[possiblypeachy]

happy new year, babies! ✨✨

2019 has been a year filled with...... a lot of stuff, honestly! some bad things have happened but they’ve all been peppered in between lovely little snippets of my life that i know i’ll remember more when 12 o’clock finally rolls around.

i feel like i got a lot more confident in my writing this year and i want to thank anyone who has said kind words to me— whether in the tags of a reblog or as a comment or even as a little message shot my way— because it genuinely helps my poor little doubting soul out a lot! i may be down on the drive at the moment but i’m more excited than ever to get it back and start getting things out again. keep your eyes peeled in 2020, my loves!

i think, however, even more important than that for me this past year, was meeting so many new people and getting closer with others. it’s such a wonderful feeling to be able to count more people as ‘friends’ and know that they share the sentiment. the amount of times i’ve laughed myself to tears with some of you on here is horrific and, admittedly, i love all of you for that. thank you to anyone who’s sent me memes or have said something perfect at the best time bc it really does make my day a little easier!! i hope that in the next year i grow a little closer to more of you and make even more unforgettable bonds with people!! ❤️❤️

i’m off to eat lots and watch comfort movies bc the end of the year always gets me feeling weird. i hope everyone has a lovely remainder of the holiday period and that the beginning of their 2020 is prosperous and makes you feel wonderful! ✨💖

now time to be thankful for my friends on main! i’m gonna put this under a little ‘read more’, lest this post seem overbearingly long and everyone hates me 🥺

@deviantramblings​: LAUREN!!!! you have always been SO kind and understanding to me even when you should be kicking my ass for being so slow to reply to you and get stuff done and that makes me 🥺💖 i love the little world we’ve created together more than i could possibly describe and i cherish all the conversations we have about The Gang AND the stuff you’ve started writing for your babies recently! it makes my little heart SOAR!! you’re such a creative soul and i’m so glad to count you among my friends. i hope we continue to have as much fun carving out this little universe together in the new year and i promise i will finally get the first bit done for us or you ARE allowed to beat me up ❤️

@resoluteshadow: YOUR MEMES BABY!!!! you always send me such top-tier shit and the amount of times i’ve been brought to tears during our conversations is overwhelming. the postcard you sent me is stuck on my bedroom wall and i really do go !!!!!! when i look at it sometimes bc !! that’s a person !! it’s you !! i have a physical item from someone !! omg !! i WILL send something back asap and it will be plagued with my shitty handwriting and probably some equally shitty stickers!! you’ll love it!!!! i hope we can continue making each other laugh in the new year and i appreciate you muchly 🥺💕 *slaps ur ass*

@vamprose​: baby.......the tuna to my salad......the fenris to my hawke..... i’m love u 🥺 you have brightened this half of my year unquestionably!! you always show me so much support and try to help me through my worries in such a helpful and productive way and i couldn’t be more grateful; i only hope that i do the same for you sometimes. i never feel like a day goes by where you don’t send me something that will make me smile (like pictures of coco...... she really do go :p huh?) and as we talk more i only learn that we have more and more in common. platonic soulmates......haha just kidding....unless?? 😳😳 you’re literally like a goddess among men and i am graced with being your friend and i can only hope that we get closer over the next year!! i love you muchly please don’t forget that ❤️❤️

i adore all of you and i’m SO appreciative that i was able to have fun with you all this year! i’ll do a little.......imaginary toast to our continued friendship into the next year and i hope with all of my heart that 2020 treats each of you wonderfully!! if it doesn’t i WILL beat up the universe on your behalf— all you have to do is call :) 💕