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sweetredbeans · 11 months ago
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27, 28
27. Does anyone you know in real life know you write fanfiction?
Sure do, yep.
28. Have you ever made friends with people through your writing?
So many!
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ink-flavored · 2 months ago
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i'm as upset as any 10+ year old tumblr user to see the degradation of ask culture. since i've been making my own games, i get people in my notes reblogging one game regularly—weekly, daily, sometimes multiple time a day—desperate for interaction that their followers simply won't give them, even as those same followers reblog the game from them. it's awful to see people crying out for connection only to be ignored by people who can obviously hear them. it makes me sad!!! and it's frustrating!!!
but at a certain point, we have to accept that yelling about how things were 10 years ago isn't going to change people's behavior. a vast majority of tumblr users simply do not send asks, don't intend to, and will reblog ask games without sending any questions no matter how much we insist it's impolite. it's time for a new approach—so to that end:
for everyone reading this, i give you permission and highly encourage you to copy and paste my ask games (any ask game tbh) into a blank document, fill out every single question for the OCs or WIPs of your choice, and post it. without getting a single ask from anyone, share it anyway. one question at a time, everything in one giant text post, whatever. there's a good chance people who are too shy to send asks will appreciate getting to learn about your characters and stories, and maybe even encourage them to ask you for more details. and even if they don't, maybe you'll build the confidence to post whatever you want about your characters, whenever you want.
be free.
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arizonatea-and-nikolatesla · 8 months ago
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When I mention I’m writing a novel and someone asks how far along I am but I haven’t actually written anything- just made my fun lil characters and made random plot points that don’t connect yet
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iwasbored777 · 6 months ago
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Wade and Logan whenever they see a random honda odyssey from now on:
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questions-about-blorbos · 15 days ago
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BLORBO ASKS GAME
reblog if you’d like people to send you asks about your Blorbo
who’s the Blorbo that you’ve never posted about on your blog?
who was your first ever Blorbo, who was your childhood Blorbo, and are they still your Blorbo?
was there any specific point / any specific moment that suddenly made this character your Blorbo, or did you slowly grow to love them more and more until they became a Blorbo to you?
what’s the thing you love the most about your Blorbo?
what’s the thing you dislike the most about your Blorbo?
if you could talk to your Blorbo, what would you say to them?
what’s the one thing the fandom gets wrong about your Blorbo?
is your Blorbo an introvert or extrovert?
describe your Blorbo in 3 words
if your Blorbo were real, would you trust them with your life?
have you ever written a fanfic about your Blorbo?
do you talk to your family or in-real-life friends about your Blorbo?
is there any crime, any wrongdoing your Blorbo could commit that would make you stop loving them and remove them from your hyperfixation entirely?
have you ever distanced yourself from your Blorbo / have you ever left a fandom because people in the fandom were being too toxic?
have you ever gotten involved in ship wars?
is your Blorbo canonically alive?
do you like seeing your Blorbo suffer?
do you ship your Blorbo with any character?
when it comes to Blorbos, do you have a type?
if you have more than one Blorbo, do you love them all equally?
if your Blorbo is from a live-action media, are you also a fan of the actor who plays them?
would you still love your Blorbo if they were real?
is your Blorbo a victim of badly written script / bad plot / character assassination in the hands of canon?
if you could change one canonical thing about your Blorbo, what would it be?
how did you first discover your Blorbo?
when you first discovered your Blorbo, did you realize from that moment that they would become your Blorbo?
do you gatekeep your Blorbo? / would you want more people to know about your Blorbo?
have you ever been attacked online just because you liked your Blorbo?
has a fanfic about your Blorbo ever made you cry?
do you think this character will still be your Blorbo three years from now on?
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somanywhatifs · 2 years ago
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angelrinisadork · 1 year ago
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OC Ask game time
1) Will your OC get married and with who?
2) Will they have any children? What are their names?
3) When is your OC’s birthday or what is their zodiac sign if you haven’t picked a date yet? Answer both if you wish.
4) What color or colors do you most associate with your OC?
5) Any animals you most associate with your OC?
6) Any flowers you associate with your OC?
7) Does your OC have a favorite and least favorite food?
8) Greatest strength and greatest flaw about your OC?
9) What is your OC’s greatest wish/dream/goals?
10) Does your OC have a family tree? Who are their immediate and extended family if you created ones?
11) What actor or voice actor do you see best playing as your OC?
12) Favorite movie or tv show or musical or book for your OC? Or all? (Don’t worry I understand setting is important for this question so only answer what applies)
13) Does your OC have a good relationship with their parents or no?
14) What about any siblings, do they have any and is their relationship good?
15) Has your OC ever fallen in love before who their intended love interest is, or is the intended love interest their first love?
16) Does your OC enjoy school or no? Did they get any education?
17) Does your OC have a pet?
18) What is your OC’s greatest fear?
19) Does your OC have any close friends?
20) What hobbies does your OC have?
21) Any embarrassing secrets your OC demands you take to the grave but you will share anyway?
22) Does your OC have a job and what is that occupation? Are they currently happy with it?
23) Is your OC religious and what religion? If it’s a fictional religion for your story please give a summary of the core teachings of their faith?
24) What kind of sleeper is your OC? Light or heavy? What side do they sleep on? Do they like to sleep over or under the covers?
25) The name you chose for your OC, why did you chose it?
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kaylinalexanderbooks · 1 year ago
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Behind the Scenes Writing Ask Game
So behind the scenes won the poll, but I thought I'd do an ask game with it!
✍️ "when did you get started writing?"
✏️"what are your current WIPs about?"
📜"how did you get started on your WIPs?"
📝"what stages are you currently in your WIPs?"
🖊️"how does your magic system work?"
🖋️"what inspired you to write your WIPs?"
📖"what has surprised you about your WIPs?"
💻"what perspectives do you write in?"
🖥️"what types of writing do you do?"
❤️"what are your favorite scenes from your WIPs?"
😭"what are the biggest challenges writing your WIPs?"
❗"how many WIPs do you have?"
‼️"what has stayed consistent across all drafts?"
⁉️"what do you do when stuck on a scene?"
❓ask anything you want!
If anyone wants to reblog this to play with too that's totally fine with me!
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nondelphic · 4 months ago
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Hello, hope you're doing well and that I'm not bothering you. I know this blog is for relatable writing posts, and I very much do find them relatable (kudos to you), but I was wondering if I could ask for some advice. Why you? IDK, you seem like a nice person, and you do writing stuff, so I figured why not ask? You don't have to respond, but here goes:
Just, how do you get started? I have so many scenes (literally entire dang novels and story arcs) in my head that are quite vivid, I can hear the dialogue, vividly see the scene and map out everything in my head, but the second I try to put it on paper (or google doc), my brain just freezes up and shuts down, partly out of fear of not being able to do good or cringing hard at it. I know people say to just do it and get it out since a bad draft is better than nothing, but, how do you convince your brain to sit down and actually write out the scenes?
I probably kind of just answered my own question, but it would be nice to get some feedback from an internet stranger (technically speaking) who knows this sort of thing. Anyways, I hope you're doing well and that you have a good day/night :)
Do feel free to ignore this though, I don't want to be a bother.
nondelphic writing tips: overcoming the "brain freeze" when starting to write
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first off, thank you for reaching out!! i feel you on the vivid mental movies that suddenly go static the second you try to write them down—this is such a common struggle, and you’re definitely not alone (ノ_<、) so here’s the thing: your brain knows what it wants to create, but perfectionism is sneaking in and hitting the brakes. it wants it to be just right before it’s even out of your head, which is a recipe for freeze mode. here are a few tricks to warm up (i hope something helps!!):
✧ start tiny
instead of aiming to write a full scene, jot down one line of dialogue or one tiny detail you see in your mind. sometimes just easing in with a line or two makes the brain relax, like “oh, we’re just dipping our toes in, not jumping into the deep end.”
✧ embrace cringe
if it helps, tell yourself that this draft will be messy, and that’s okay. i call it the “potato draft” stage—ugly but foundational. no one needs to see this stage, so just spill whatever comes. you’re capturing the vibe of your story idea, not the final masterpiece.
✧ trick the brain with “notes”
try writing scenes as if you’re just jotting “notes” or a “sketch” for later. it’s weirdly freeing and convinces your mind that it’s not permanent, making it easier to just get words out.
writing is about building up that “just write” muscle, so even if it feels clunky at first, you’re moving forward, and that’s progress! i hope this helps a bit, and sending good vibes and hugs your way (っ˘ω˘ς )
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inky-duchess · 2 months ago
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OC Family Asks
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Does you OC have a large family? Or are they part of a small family? Or are they more of a found family person?
What does your OC think of their family ?
Are they closer to their mother's side or their dad's?
Who is a mama's boy? A dad's girl?
Who is the pet of the family? Who gets special treatment?
What is a family secret that will never be revealed?
Who is the family therapist?
Are there any family heirlooms? Traditions?
Describe the family dynamic (with memes only)
Are they the sort of family to do game nights? If so, how does it go?
The family have sat down for a dinner. What happens?
Speaking of dinners, is there a particular way they sit around the table?
Are the cousins close? Who is to be befriended? Who is to be avoided?
At family gatherings, who is doing the gossiping? Who is the subject of the gossiping?
Do the siblings get on? Or if they are an only child, do they have a good relationship with their parents?
What is something about the family that an outsider might find odd?
Who is the weirdo of the family?
Are there any outcasts in the family? If so, why?
Are any grandparents alive?
Who is the head of the family?
What are some memorable family moments that go down in infamy?
Is there a place they all gather when they meet each other?
Are there any characteristics that are shared by some family members? Physical or personality wise?
Who is the peacemaker of the family?
Who is the cause of most of the family disagreements?
What is most likely to divide the family? Politics? A personal issue? Seating arrangements?
Are there any family members who are estranged from the family? If so, what was the cause?
Is there a family legacy to live up to? If so, what does it mean for your OC?
If there was a motto for the family, what would it be?
Is there a symbol that you associate or one would associate with the family?
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vic-does-battlecats · 11 months ago
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Minor spoilers for the already revealed chapters of the next A Starless Clan book Wind
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#a starless clan#a starless clan spoilers#wind spoilers#asc spoilers#warrior cats spoilers#warriors#warrior cats#tigerheart#tigerheartstar#tigerstar 2#tigerstar#Squirrelflight#squirrelstar#frostpaw#Nightheart#I’ve been wanting to draw this ever since the chapters were revealed and what better time than like two days til the book comes out#i actually think tigerheartstar is an interesting character in this arc he genuinely thinks he’s doing the right thing and he does honestly#want to help. he just does it by trying to crack dad jokes to lighten the mood while trying to run a group that doesn’t want him there#i also think it’s funny that he’s consistently just chill with taking in cats thrown out of their clans. ESPECIALLY from RiverClan#don’t get me wrong he’s super weird in omen of the stars and avos and I think in his super edition (I haven’t read it in a while)#but he’s also a good dad. he’s such a perplexing character I can’t help but find him interesting. at least he DOES stuff yknow#I’ll eat my words if he does turn out to be completely evil or something. but I’ll hate if he does his behavior really isn’t like Tigerstar#-the first. this guy isn’t out here trying to seize power#but ENOUGH ABOUT HIM!! Nightheart asking squirrelstar if frostpaw could come to thunderclan with him was so sweet#i wish she’d accepted I don’t want them to split up I’m worried the writers will forget the entire last book and they won’t be close again#comic#meme#illustration
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sweetredbeans · 11 months ago
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7. Is there a character or ship you'd love to write for, but haven't yet?
That's a big 7. But there definitely is. I have recently been attacked by Poppy Playtime and reeeeally want to write something about the Smiling Critters.
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ink-flavored · 8 months ago
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💐100 Question Romance & Love OC Ask Game💘
Do you love love? Does your OC feel the same? Look no further for an excuse to talk about everything romance! Plus there's a few about aromanticism in there! I tried to make the questions applicable to most relationships, but you want something a bit more poly-focused, here’s a link to my polycule dynamics game. Remember to send an ask to the person you reblog it from to make sure everyone gets to play!
😍Do they like romance? Have they always hated the idea, or are they a swooning hopeless romantic?
❤️How do they feel about the concept of “love”? What does it mean to them?
❓Have they ever questioned the idea of what “love” is? Where did it lead them?
💞How many times have they been in love?
💭What’s their most formative memory about love or romance? It can be good or bad.
💖What’s the easiest part of love for them?
🖤What’s the hardest part of love for them?
💝What do they want the most from a romantic relationship? Is it what they need?
👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨Do they prefer a steady partnership or casual dating? Neither?
🥰Who are they in love with right now, if anyone?
🔥Who was their first love? How did it turn out?
💋How romantic do they expect their partner(s) to be in a relationship? Is it a deal-breaker if expectations aren’t met?
💓How romantic are they in a relationship? Does it depend on the partner, or are they moon-eyed with anyone?
💌Which “traditionally romantic” acts (love poetry, flowers, etc.) do they love the most? Would they rather receive this kind of affection, or give it to someone else?
💐Which “traditionally romantic” acts (love poetry, flowers, etc.) do they hate more than anything? When it’s directed at them, or when they’re expected to give it to others?
💟What is the dating culture in their society like? Do they participate in it?
💯What’s their idea of a perfect date?
⏳Have they ever tried speed-dating? How did it go?
📱Have they ever tried dating apps? How did it go?
💍Are they expected by their society to date and/or marry? How do they feel about it?
💜Do they have a “type” of person they tend to date?
📃Do they have high standards about who they date? Low standards?
🧀What’s their cheesiest romantic fantasy? Do they want to recreate it in real life?
💘Do they often “make the first move” when it comes to love? Or are they waiting for the object(s) of their affection to pick up the hints they’re dropping?
📢Are they able to confess romantic feelings easily, or do they clam up at the mere prospect?
💦Is it super obvious when they have feelings for someone, or are they a master at hiding it?
💗What’s the longest amount of time they’ve ever pined after someone?
🤍Have they ever been on either side of an “unrequited love” situation? How did it turn out?
🏃‍♂️Is anybody their “one that got away”? Have they ever “gotten away” from someone else?
💔Have they ever had to break up with someone? Why?
🔂Have they ever broken up and then gotten back together with the same person? How many times? Did it work out in the end?
❌Have they ever been rejected after a confession of love? How did they handle it?
🚫Have they ever had to reject someone else’s feelings? How did it go?
🤏Have they ever had a romantic interest “stolen” before? Have they ever made a move on someone they knew a friend was interested in?
🤔Do they consider “having a crush” and “being in love” different things? Where’s the line?
🤥Have they ever lied to make a relationship more viable? Did it end well, or blow up in their face?
😳Have they ever been broken up with in a situation where it was kiiinda their fault? What was the issue?
🍨What are their methods for getting over a break-up?
🐸Do they tend to jump from one relationship to the next, quickly entering another as soon as the previous one ends? Why?
💡Have they ever been in love with the idea of someone instead of the actual person? What was the aftermath?
💛How important is being in a relationship to them?
📅Have they ever stayed in a relationship long past its expiration date? Why?
💥Did any of their relationships end catastrophically? What happened?
🤝Are they still friends with any of their ex-partners?
😲Have they ever been cheated on before? What happened?
👺Have they ever been the cheater? Were they ever found out?
1️⃣How do they feel about the concept of finding “The One”? Is it an aspiration or something they roll their eyes at?
👀How do they feel about the concept of “love at first sight”? Do they believe in it?
😨Do they have any “taboo” or unpopular opinions about love or romance?
💚Are they aromantic? Have they considered it?
✋Are they loveless? [for an aromantic perspective on lovelessness check out this essay]
💙Have they ever been in a queer-platonic relationship? Would they consider it?
💕Where do they draw the line between friendship and romance, if at all?
✊Do they practice relationship anarchy? [for more information about relationship anarchy, check out this guide]
🔢Are they polyamorous? Have they considered it?
💫How would they feel if, in a monogamous relationship, their partner asked them to try polyamory?
🗂️Do they have a hard time separating their romantic feelings from other kinds of love? Which ones?
⁉️Do they often feel like they’re “doing love wrong” in their relationships? Anything specific?
📈Do they often prioritize romance and love in their life? To the detriment of other relationships?
😡Are they a jealous partner?
👥Are they jealous of any of their friends’ or family members’ relationships?
😥Are they often left behind in love? Were they single and watching all their friends get married?
🤷‍♂️Would they be happy without romantic love in their life?
🚒How important is physical attraction to their romantic relationships?
👯‍♂️Are sex and romance conflated in their culture? How does this impact them?
🥴How often do they expect sex in a romantic relationship? Is it a deal-breaker if expectations aren’t met?
🙅‍♂️How would they feel about being in a sexless relationship?
👫Have they ever been in love with someone who was already in a relationship? How did it turn out?
📚Do they like romance as a genre? In books, movies, games, etc.?
✅Do they have a relationship they can look up to as a positive example of romantic love?
👎Do they have a relationship that’s a perfect example of “what not to do” in their life?
🤕What are their “hang-ups” or insecurities about love and romance?
👄Are they an effective communicator in their relationships?
🦸‍♂️Have they ever played match-maker with their friends or loved ones? How did it go?
🧐Have they ever been “match-made” by someone else? How did it go?
💒Is marriage an important consideration for them? Out of choice, necessity, social pressure?
👰Is marrying for love a rarity in their culture, or commonplace?
💎Would they want to propose to someone, or be proposed to?
🎉Do they want a huge showy proposal, or something more private?
🎁What’s their ideal wedding, on a scale of “courthouse wedding with 5 people maximum” to “100+ guests, massive ceremony, all-night reception”?
👗What sorts of clothes do married couples wear in their culture? Do they plan on wearing the traditional clothes, or doing something different?
🔓Have they ever had to break off an engagement? Why?
🏆What kind of love is prioritized in their society? Does it impact how they’re able to love?
🌹What’s considered “romantic” in their society? How does that impact their relationships?
👪How has their family influenced their ideas of romance and love?
🙋‍♀️How have their friends influenced their ideas of romance and love?
⛪How has their religion or faith influenced their ideas of romance and love?
🗺️What are some cultural customs surrounding love and romance that they practice?
👑Does their culture have any formal courting customs? Have they been taught how to properly court?
💄Are people pressured to fit a specific beauty standard in order to be “romantically viable”? How has this impacted their love life?
🙄Have they ever dated someone for their family’s sake? How did it go?
🤨Have they ever “pity dated” someone? Have they ever been “pity dated” by someone else?
🥣How does their culture view a “serial dater,” or someone who refuses to settle down?
➕Do they care about people’s “body count,” or how many relationships they’ve been in?
👶Would they ever be in a relationship with someone who already had children?
🤱If they ever ended up single with children, how would they feel about entering a new relationship?
🌑Would they date a widow? Would they date again if they were ever widowed?
✏️If they had the chance to erase one past romantic mistake, what would it be?
🩹Do they often give romantic advice to their friends or family? Is it good advice?
👂Do they often seek romantic advice from friends or family? Has it helped?
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cto10121 · 8 months ago
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[sits up straight at 3:00am, bloodshot] Meyer never intended Jacob to be Bella’s love interest. In Meyer’s first sequel, Forever Dawn, he was just a platonic friend who imprinted on Renesmee.
Which means Jacob/Renesmee is not only more canon than Jacob/Bella….it came first.
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practically-an-x-man · 2 years ago
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ok y'know what. I'm tired of all the same questions in ask games so I'm taking matters into my own hands
OC/Writing Art Asks
For the character:
Pencil: does this character have any "sketchy" habits? Have they ever broken the law? Do they regret it?
Pen: what's one minor moment your character regrets? A small mistake, but something they "can't erase"?
Paintbrush: How often does your character "brush over" conflict instead of facing it head on? Is there something specific they don't like to face, or do they avoid conflict as a whole?
Marker: what's one thing your character would never tattoo on their body, even if they were paid a million dollars for it?
Crayon: what was your OC like when they were four years old? Were they loud? Shy? Were they the resident "weird kid" or did they get along with others their age?
Colored Pencil: if given the choice, would this character splurge on an expensive (but potentially worthwhile) branded product, or buy a low-budget alternative even if the quality suffers?
Copics: what is this character's most expensive habit or hobby? Do they ever feel guilty about the money they spend on it?
Graphite: what's something decently common that your character does in a unique or different way? (like how graphite is present in all pencils, but not everyone uses pure graphite)
Charcoal: share any unique physical features about this character that are not scars or tattoos.
Tortillon: does your OC "blend in" with the people around them? Physically? Metaphorically?
Pastels: Give me three colors that best represent your OC. Now give me three colors that your OC likes best. Is there an overlap?
Chalk: what was one activity this character enjoyed with their sibling(s) as a kid? If they don't have siblings, what they did with their neighborhood friends
Eraser: what's one way this character has changed over time? Either over the course of their story, or over the course of designing them as an author.
Palette: list four of your character's primary skills, then share at least two ways these skills might blend or overlap
For the work:
Starry Night: are there any scenes in this work that take place at nighttime? Is this significant, or just the passing of time?
Mona Lisa: oh, it's the fanfic writer's favorite word. Do a find-and-replace on the word "smirk" and share any lines that pop up.
The Scream: are there any moments in this work that you think could scare a reader? Are there any moments where the characters themselves are profoundly scared?
Persistence of Memory: are there any moments in this work where a character's memory plays a strong role? Either an individual memory, or simply a character's ability to recall the past.
Girl With a Pearl Earring: are there any moments in this work where a character's clothing or accessories play a major role?
The Kiss: share your favorite kiss scene from this work. If there's no kiss scene, share your favorite moment of intimacy (romantic or platonic)
American Gothic: what's one relationship between characters in this work that you think people wouldn't expect? (i.e., how the people in American Gothic are not married, they're the painter's sister and dentist)
Guernica: look through a few of your imagery/descriptions in this work. Are they generally straightforward, or are they more "abstract"?
Wheatfield with Crows: are there any scenes in this work that involve birds? Do the birds play a definitive role, or are they simply part of the setting?
Woman with a Parasol: are there any moments in this fic that feel "blurry" to you? Is this a stylistic choice, or would you go back and clarify the descriptions if you were given the chance?
A Sunday Afternoon...: pick one "little moment" from this fic. How representative is it of the fic's tone and story as a whole?
Creation of Adam: choose one character that is not present at the beginning of this work. How did you introduce them into the story?
The Swing: are there any moments in this fic where the characters get to slow down and have fun? If not, why is that?
The Last Supper: does this fic incorporate any symbolism based on religion, theology, or mythology? If so, give an example.
For the author:
Paper: Who do you feel is your most two-dimensional or underdeveloped OC? Why is this? (including those that are still in development/haven't been written about yet)
Canvas: Do you ever "prep" your fics with outlines or warmups before you start writing, or do you just dive right in?
Graffiti: Have you ever had to research something that felt illicit or illegal for a fic? What was it?
Photography: What's one moment from any of your fics that you feel is preserved in your memory?
Clay: Do you usually take time to "sculpt" your OCs before you write them, or develop them as you write?
Film: Which one of your fics do you think would work best if turned into a movie? Who would direct it?
Adhesive: when you write, do you usually "stick" to one character or story for a while, or bounce around various characters and ideas?
Cricut: are there any characters you've had to "cut" from a story? Are there any moments/chapters/stories you've had to "cut" entirely?
Felting: how often do you include soft moments when you write? Do these moments play a role in the main plot, or do you include them as an escape from the rest of the story?
Weaving: are your works typically similar to one another? Pick two works, and share one similarity and one difference between them.
Finger Painting: share a small snippet from your earliest work (or the earliest that you can get back to). How would you rewrite it today? Either share the rewrite itself or just describe how you'd do it.
Creative!: free space! share something you've been dying to share about your writing! Could be an OC that never gets the limelight, a moment you were proud of, or anything else you'd like to share
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If I was a english teacher I would give excerises out to the kids where they would have to think of a media they like, and write their own story with the characters and inspired the story.
I would make them write their own fanfiction
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