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Writeblr Intro (Second Edition)

I want to re-introduce myself here because... well, just because I want to 😅

I only share my full name with my close mutuals, but feel free to call me E.

Writing is my passion, and has been for most of my sentient life. I've written a mixture of original fiction and fanfiction, but have only ever publicly shared the latter, which I've been uploading to AO3 since 2019. Fanfiction is still my current focus and brings me great joy to write, something that I've been shy about in the past, but have decided to be more open about in order to help break down the negative connotations associated with fan writers. While I do plan to work on original projects in the future, I will not be giving up on my fan works when I do so, as I view original fiction as another trophy on my writing shelf rather than the next wrung on the ladder. Normalising a history or current involvement in fanfiction within the wider writer community has recently become one of my biggest goals, and I'm excited to work towards it.

I'm autistic with ADHD, as well as being genderfluid, queer, and having several other medical conditions. I don't tolerate hate towards my or any other communities, and will not entertain anyone who does. I'd love to connect with anyone who falls into any of the same boats as me, and welcome anyone who's respectful and willing to listen to my randomness.

You can find me on AO3 under the same username I use here. This blog is the only other platform I use, and AO3 is the only place I upload my works. If you see "me" or my works pop up anywhere else, please let me know :)

Fanfiction Master Post

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New Work (NSFW)

An Intimate Indulgence by erraticprocrastinator

Words: 1810

Relationships: Brimsley x Reynolds

Summary:

"This is our miracle." An unusually pleasant week allows Brimsley and Reynolds to enjoy each other as they deserve.

No Archive Warnings Apply

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And, by some miracle of hyperfixation, I did it.

I have a personal goal of uploading a fic to AO3 every month of this year. I'm currently 35% of the way through a short smut piece, and just realised that I'm running out of April. Wish me luck.

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I have a personal goal of uploading a fic to AO3 every month of this year. I'm currently 35% of the way through a short smut piece, and just realised that I'm running out of April. Wish me luck.

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Pro tip for befriending writers: Help us with the weird shit. Meeting up for coffee is nice and all, but if you offer to spot me while I practice collapsing in different ways for my WIP, you'll literally be my person, no questions asked. Listen to me talk about all the random and oddly specific things I've learned through my research? Best friends. Let me use you as a human Barbie doll to visualise my scene? I will die for you.

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Random writing advice, yet again: Sometimes you just have to listen to yourself.

Getting stuck when you're writing sucks, and whilst writer's block can strike for no good reason, oftentimes, there's an underlying cause. Sometimes it might be obvious- maybe you're stressed from school or work, or you're running low on sleep- but, sometimes, you might have to dig a little deeper to figure out the 'why' part of "why in God's name can't I put words on the page?"

I found myself in this position recently, and, after putting it off for almost a fortnight, I finally forced myself to do something about it. I sat down with my WIP, and focused on my automatic thoughts and feelings as I read it. After getting through everything I've written so far, I finally figured out my problem; there was a section right at the beginning of the story that I just didn't like, and it was making me feel sour towards the whole thing. I'd had vague thoughts about the scene in question for a while, but I didn't realise it was the problem until I sat back and actually listened to myself. The section set the tone for the first part of the story, and although it was what I thought I wanted when I wrote it, it turns out that it just doesn't fit. After changing the part that was bothering me, replacing less than 500 words, my entire WIP feels so much better, and I've been able to continue on at last.

Remember, writing is incredibly subjective, and the thing that "makes sense" isn't always going to be the thing that works. You need to listen to yourself to figure out what's actually right for your story. Sometimes the cringey plot point is going to be the right one, and sometimes "fuck you" is the perfect thing to say. It might sound silly, but sometimes you just have to do a vibe check.

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We have to fight, or else I fear the world will end up in a “pave paradise” situation; not understanding the importance of humanness in writing until it’s been eliminated by software. The rise of AI is no different to any other attack on art that has happened in history, and it’s up to us to win the war.

I saw a very blunt Instagram comment today that told a writer, "AI is going to steal your job soon. You may want to choose something else." It was so nonchalant and casual, like what was just said wasn't heartbreaking to hear.

Can we writers just make a pact just to... not quit? Can we not give in so easily? Can we actually fight to keep our professions and continue to share our own original work? I will never expect writing to be my main source of income, but that does not mean I'm so willing to give it up for the sake of some robot.

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Memories on the Wind Progress Update 5

No, I haven't given up on this WIP! I've just been caught up with completing another shorter story, and, frankly, I've found it hard to find the motivation to write for the past couple of weeks. I haven't made much progress with the actual plot or wordcount, but I've done a lot of editing that's made me much happier about what I've already written, which is making me excited to pick up and work on it again. Wish me luck!

For the fandom homies: Everything is still the same as Update 4. Emotional George and injured Reynolds, which is apparently becoming a recurring theme in my works 🤔

Current Word Count: 3724

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My AO3 readers, praising me for my clever choice to end my story in the same location it started in order to symbolise healing and personal development: *applause*

Me, now understanding how the ghosts of classical authors must feel when they see high school teachers hyper-analysing their choice to make the bedroom curtains green: "Yes, I did that. On purpose. I am smart."

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Fanfic Writer Ask Meme

A: Of the fanfic you’ve written, which is your favorite and why? B:  What was the first fandom you read fic in?  Which was the first you wrote fic for? C:  How did you come up with the title to [insert fic]? D: What’s the most personal fanfic you’ve written? E: What character do you identify with most?  Is there a certain fic of yours that captures these qualities particularly well? F: Is there a song or a playlist to associate with [insert fic]? G: If you wrote a sequel to [insert fic], what would it be about? H: How would you describe your writing style? I: How many fandoms have you written in?  Do you have a favorite? J:  What’s your favorite fanfic trope?  Have you written it? K:  Do you have a guilty pleasures in fic (reading or writing)? L:  Which of your fanfics was the most emotionally challenging to write? M: What’s the weirdest AU scenario you’ve ever come up with?  Did it turn into a story? N: Any fic ideas brewing that you’d care to share? O: What are your thoughts on people writing fanfic of your fanfic? P:  Where did you find the most inspiration for your story < insert title >? Q: Do you like getting prompts from your readers? R: Which writers (fanfic or otherwise) do you consider the biggest influence on you and your writing? S: How do you feel about fan art inspired by your writing? T: Any fanfic tropes you can’t stand? U: Is there a pairing you would like to write, but haven’t tried yet. V: Are there certain comments you’ve received on your stories that have stuck with you? W: What is your favorite pairing to write?  Favorite pairing to read? X: How would you categorize your fanfic reading?  Are you a voracious reader?  Do you carefully pick and choose?  Something in between? Y: What are your thoughts on your personal satisfaction with something you’ve written vs. the popularity of your stories?  Do you tend to be most satisfied with your most popular stories?   Z: Is there a story you’ve written that doesn’t seem to get much love?

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Some author: “She wore a bra two sizes too small”

I accidentally bought a bra that’s one size too small in the cup only and it’s struggling to keep me contained. On behalf of all large-chested characters, I promise you, a properly sized push-up bra will do the job just fine. Thank-you for coming to my TED Talk.

#the poor girl would look like a strung ham #if she could even manage to do up the clasps #which would be a struggle and a half #please just say she has big tits #writeblr #writing #writers #men writing women #writing community #writers of tumblr #fanfic writers #writers helping writers #writing tip

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Even more random writing advice: Writing advice is not one-size-fits-all

I feel like this should go without saying, but, hey, it can't hurt. Just because something works for someone else, doesn't mean it will work for you, and, conversely, just because something works for you, doesn't mean it will work for everyone else. Apart from the very basics of the craft, pretty much no piece of writing advice is universal. It can be useful, even downright life-saving, but you shouldn't feel bad just because the tips and tricks that seem to work for everyone else don't help you. We're all different individuals, so it makes sense that different things are going to work for each of us. I share things that I find useful on this blog in case someone else happens to find them useful, too, not because I expect them to be game-changers for every single person who reads my posts.

As a personal example, despite hundreds of other writers advising otherwise, I simply can't complete a story without editing as I go. I understand the reasoning behind it, and I definitely see how it works for many people, but it just doesn't work for me. I need to get the bulk of my editing done whilst I'm writing, or I'll never finish. I edit as I go, because it works for me, and that's okay. Whatever works for you, is okay, whether it goes against every "10 Tips for Writing" post you've ever seen or not. Remember, writing is art, and art is inherently subjective, both in its completion and its creation.

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Currently thinking about how much I’d like to make some of my works into podfics but also how much I loathe the sound of my own voice on recordings. Part of me really wants to give it a go to see if it might make listening to myself less jarring but at the same time I’m really not sure.

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New Work (NSFW)

At His Mercy by erraticprocrastinator

Words: 2565

Relationships: Brimsley x Reynolds

Summary:

Reynolds knows exactly how to satisfy Brimsley's craving for control.

No Archive Warnings Apply

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I write on my laptop, and whilst it doesn't bother me when I'm gaming or doing most other things, the noise my computer makes becomes extremely overwhelming when I'm writing. I have to keep my Loops in or work in a room with other noise (air conditioning, TV etc.) just to work on my WIPs without feeling icky. It's so odd, because it's a gaming laptop that sometimes sounds like a vacuum cleaner depending on what I'm doing, but the slight buzzing sound it makes when idle just makes me feel ill when I'm trying to read or write anything. It sometimes makes me want to purchase an iPad again just so I can write without the noise, even though I prefer the PC experience in every other way.

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Writing is so unpredictable. I’ll spend days coming up with new scenes and planning out my stories, and then find myself unable to write anything when I actually sit down to work on my WIPs, but yet I’ll also pop into my Word document on my phone at 11 PM at night to fix a spelling mistake and end up churning out a thousand words and a whole new plot point. Please make it make sense.

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reblog if fanfic writing has been a source of happiness for you and has helped with your mental health