fictorium

[fictorium]

hi just wanted to say i reread both the fic and book versions of the music and the mirror this week and it was a great and fun time so thx for sharing that story with us and the effort you put in to write them

You're so welcome! This cheered me on a very slow Monday :D

[fictorium]

credit: @redbeantofu on twt

[fictorium]

Just wanted to tell someone of the absolute tragedy we have in not having Hacks during that peak Supercat era, when everyone was crossing over the Bitches of Business in Miranda Priestly and Jacqueline Carlyle as Cat's little circle of women in love with their employee. Robbed of Deborah Vance swanning into their annual meet up and telling them all she's won points for originality in having her co-writer fall for her instead- cue pointed silence as it sinks in they're all in the boat of mutual but unspoken feelings

Oh man, now I want to nudge @nocorkingfee and see how many crazy new fandoms could join the Boss Ladies AU.

[fictorium]

@Fanfic writers:

My friend send me this link, is a series on a profile on Ao3 (tumblr) that has different tutorials to insert things to fanfics via html code, I thought I would share bc it’s really cool

Lists of tutorials:

How to make images fit in mobile browsers

This is a tutorial/live example on how to make large images fit on mobile browsers but remain normal size on desktop browsers.

How to mimic letters, fliers, and stationery without using images

This is a tutorial/live example on how to mimic the look of letters, fliers, and stationery (as well as other forms of written media) without using images. For all your epistolary fic needs.

How to make a “choose your own adventure” Fic

This is a tutorial/live example on how to create a "Choose Your Own Adventure" fic. While this has been explained before (see here), this particular tutorial shows you how to use a work skin to hide the next parts from the reader until they click through to get to them.

How to make linked footnotes on Ao3

This is a live example of how an author can create linked footnotes in their work with only a little bit of HTML and no workskins required. This is best viewed by clicking "Entire Work". While I've included the actual coding in bold and italic once you click "Hide Creator's Style", there's a more detailed explanation here.

How to change text on Ao3 when the cursor is hovering over it (or clicked on mobile)

This a tutorial/live example on how to have text change or appear once a cursor is hovering over it. Helpful for pop-up spoilers, language translations, quick author's notes, etc.

How to mimic author’s notes and Kudos/Comment buttons

Anonymous on tumblr: do you have a skin that would mimic the author’s notes and review/kudos buttons section from the end of a fic? the desired effect being that the fic could go on after the “end” of the fic, so after the author’s notes and review/kudos buttons

Here's a tutorial/live example to do just that, with some of the buttons actually functioning. I'll explain more inside!

How to wrap text around images

This is a tutorial/live example on how to align images to the left or right of the screen and have text wrap around them.

How to mimic email windows

This is a tutorial/live example on how to mimic email windows on AO3 without the need to use images.

How to make ios text messages on Ao3

This is a tutorial/live example on how to mimic iOS text messages on AO3 without the need to use images. There's also a chapter on how to have emojis displayed on AO3 as well.

How to make Customized page deviders

Bored with the default page dividers? This is a tutorial/live example on how customize your page dividers with no images needed (though I do show you how you could use images if you wanted to do such a thing).

How to make invisible text (That can be highlighted)

This is a live example how to make invisible text that can only be seen by highlighting the text. Tutorial is included in text, and you can always leave comments about questions you may have.

MOBILE USERS: Sadly, this probably won't work for you, since highlighting in a mobile browser is different than web. I've tried correcting this, but have yet to find a solution.

How to make a rounded playlist

Original coding and design is from layouttest. I make no claims for it, just tweaked it so it will work on AO3.

How to create notebook lined paper on Ao3

This is a live example of my AO3 skin that allows the author to recreate the look of lined notebook paper in their work. To learn more about it, you can find the tutorial here.

Sticky notes on Ao3 without using images

This is a live example of my AO3 skin that allows the author to recreate the look of sticky notes (aka Post-Its) in their fic. To learn more about it, you can find the tutorial here.

How to make deadpool’s thinking thinking boxes on Ao3

This is a live example of my AO3 skin that allows the author to recreate the look of Deadpool's thinking boxes in their fic. To learn more about it, you can find the tutorial here.

How to make newspaper articles on Ao3

This is a live example of my AO3 skin that allows the author to recreate the look of a newspaper article in their work. To learn more about it, you can find the tutorial here.

[fictorium]

It’s almost that time of year! Sign ups for 2022′s Supergirl Secret Santa exchange will open soon, so keep watch here for more information coming soon!

You can also find updates on twitter at SupserSantaFemslash if you prefer!

[fictorium]

Fanfic asks - for the askers

Basically, it’s a fanfic asks with a twist - because now it’s the askers who answer the questions and send them to YOU! Mostly to give you some love about your writing! Giving you some well deserved ego boost! <3

So, askers - pick a number, or several numbers, to answer in ask boxes that you send to your fic author!

My favorite fic of yours

My favorite chapter in my favorite fic of yours

The best character you’ve written for

The best ship you’ve written for

A fic I haven’t read yet from you, but I want to

Something I remember vividly from reading one of your fics

What made me the most emotional after reading

What I like the most about your writing

A fic i’m excited for you updating/posting

A character/ship I didn’t enjoy/think about as much before you wrote about them

Something I wish/hope you write

A fic of yours that i’ve re-read

If i’ve ever shared/talked about your fic to someone else

A fic I didn’t expect to like so much

A question I have about one of your fics

#my fic writing is so stalled #ngl this might be a boost #I have two hacks pieces ALMOST there #and a ted lasso AU I simply must write #but still #so any thoughts you have #most welcomed!

[fictorium]

How about giving an older book a chance? The Music and the Mirror by Lola Keeley is an age-gap, workplace lesbian romance and a sizzling, award-winning page-turner, whether you’re into ballet or not.

[Get it here]

[fictorium]

So great to see Her Royal Happiness by Lola Keeley  mentioned as one of the New LGBTQ+ Romances to Read for Pride on Goodreads!

Check it out here!

#hey! that's my book!

[fictorium]

Sign ups are now open for Supercat Christmas in July’s 2022 Secret Santa!

SIGN UP FORM: HERE

Fic, art, edits, gifsets, and fanvids are all welcome. Minimum fic length is 1000 words. Sign ups close on May 14th, and prompts will be sent out by May 20th. The deadline to complete your prompt is July 27th.

Follow this blog (supersantafemslash) for more updates, and message me if you have any further questions.

Note: This summer exchange is only for Supercat. The main secret Santa exchange happening later this year will be open to all season one and Supergirl crossover femslash ships.

[fictorium]

from one single glance, barbara x melissa (work wives), rating: G

Back on my bullshit! Here’s yet another new ship for me. Between this, Hacks and my unfinished WIPs it’s just... yeah. Anyway! 

ONE SHOT: Melissa hasn't quite recovered from the thought of Barbara leaving, so she does something nice to get them both back on an even keel.

Read it on AO3

Thank you!

#barbara x melissa #melissa x barbara #work wives #one shot #abbott elementary #femslash #tw: cheating #angst

[fictorium]

[fictorium]

I think another problem with the mindset of kudos/comments on AO3 is part of the “stalking” culture on instagram. If you like a picture that is months old on instagram, its “insta-stalking” because you had to scroll through that person’s profile in order to find those months-old pictures. That is NOT how AO3 works. It’s not cringe or embarrassing to find a fic that was posted in 2012 and like it. It is there to read. 

Sure, maybe some of us have some old works that aren’t up to our current standards of writing. But I, personally, am never going to look at a kudos email and think “ew omg I can’t believe someone found this fic from 2016 why are they liking it”. In fact, I am entirely going to go “nice! people are still reading some of my older works too, I’m glad they enjoyed it”. It’s an archive, it is meant to be a collection of transformative works, old and new, and you are meant to find them. 

In fact, if you find a work that is from five years ago and you really liked it? I bet the author would love a comment even then.

Stories are written to be read. 

Show some appreciation.

[fictorium]

hi there. are you still accepting prompts?

I can certainly take a look! I'm a bit all over the place at the moment so can't guarantee it would be right away, but we can but try :D

[fictorium]

Hello!! Would you take requests for Ava/Deborah fics? <3

I can't guarantee timeline, depending how big a story it turns into but I am looking for some inspiration on that front, yes :D

[fictorium]

imSORRY i'm still losing my mind over supercat endgame i can't with this my heart is full of JOY

THIS STILL HOLDS UP.

Endgame, boom! Outta nowhere. Other ships could never.

[fictorium]

hi! i was trying to find your deborah/ava fic “still on that tightrope” but i can’t find it on ao3 anywhere? did you take it down? i love your writing!!

Hello! I actually did take it down, temporarily!

Basically I realised I didn't want to reinvent the wheel about how they met, so I'm rejigging it slightly now to be meeting post-email-revelation and them being forced to work together so neither loses their big late night shot.

Hoping to start posting again in the New Year, with more of the story complete! Thanks for asking.

[fictorium]

If you haven’t submitted your prompt fill or messaged me about, please do one of those ASAP!

I’m about to go through and see what needs pinch hitters and who is available for them, so having an updated list would be great. If you’ve already messaged me, then you’re good!