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"If anything, that event should have been a wakeup call to him: that he would never be rid of her or the south or the place he came from. He would never escape the man Maria had made him into, no matter how many cars or sweaters or computers he owned. You could put a coyote with the dogs but eventually it would bite."

—Chapter 36, Seizing Something, Roots

#twilight fanfiction #twilight moodboard #maria #jalice #roots #god she’s the besttttttt #stay tuned for a new maria chapter this week

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woke up today wanting to talk about perdition of the witch because I was reading the chapter in which jasper punches demetri again and god i love when a man beats the ass off of a jerk in all of his el macho glory (and I'm not being ironic). also it's good that I know you're active on tumblr because your last author note said the next update would be soon so I'd probably think you were dead 😭

not dead, just extremely writer's blocked and hitting a wall in that particular next-chapter 🫠

thank you for reminding me of that moment and how much I love it! jasper in any au is such an "oops toxic masculinity happened and now violence is my only skill" character, bless his murderous heart. he's like did I do good?? was that good punching?? punching in correct direction?? and alice is like

#thinking so hard about this toda

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i can fix them (the swifties)

#im sooooooo serious

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is this anything

#giving my own post it’s 1000th note

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The Denali Coven in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 & 2 (2011 - 2012), dir. Bill Condon

#why have i never noticed that emo boy in the last gif #dashboard confessional lookin headass

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every time i see twilight book news i pray that you’ll get the canon birth dates you deserve

fucking thank you

#ME TOO BABY #today is day 273 of asking on tiktok #because i’m nothing if not annoyingly persistent

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#nothing but RESPECT for my succubi sisters 😍😍😍

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#💀💀💀💀

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very happy to know now. thank u anon

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very funny replying to this on desktop.

no clue what that second emoji is, but thank you regardless ♡

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no no Don’t worry update whenever you can J just have a Google Calendar now and wanted to put ROOTS in

yeah i’ll rarely be able to give y’all any advance notice nowadays but at least you’ll get a nice surprise every week or two! 🤪 anyways glad your enjoying yourself thanks for being a pal

#gonna be constantly fucking vigilant around here #roots

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do you update on tuesdays?

listen…. I update when I can 💀

#it WAS on mondays but life be a little insane rn #i’ll try to upload again over the next week maybe #roots

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Almost certainly late to the party on this because I am a decrepit millennial but I've been seeing those TikToks with the "don't ask me how I did it, I just did it, it was hard" audio and I have a vision I cannot personally execute because I am not a video-making person, so I am throwing it out there to the universe.

First, someone asking Carlisle how he managed to overcome bloodlust and become a doctor, and the answer is of course "don't ask me how I did it, I just did it, it was hard."

Second, someone asks newborn!Bella how she is so amazing at being a vampire, and she answers, "don't ask me how I did it, I just did it" with the 'it was hard' part left off, because, well, *gestures at Breaking Dawn*

#💀💀💀💀

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Read the last chapter and it gave me both stomach cramps and heart palpitations. Normally I would just go lie down but alas I am at work. I think this is how Edward felt every day in high school

since I've gotten this reaction a lot this week I think I'm going to be putting a more specific warning in the author's note of the next chapter, just to tell people which chapters to be especially wary of—for future reference those are chapters 40, 42, and 43! i'll put a more specific (but don't worry, still vague enough for those more squeamish) summary in the end notes for each of those chapters just to let people know what they've missed if they choose to skim or skip. what's tricky is that what Happens in those chapters will be referenced throughout the entire rest of the fic, so be aware of that, but nothing is as uh, gross detailed as it is in those three!!

anyways I hope it didnt ruin your day. but if it did: hehe :)

#my darling angel M had to tap out during 42 I think so. dont worry you'll be in hot and sexy company if you cant get through it ♡ #roots

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very funny replying to this on desktop.

no clue what that second emoji is, but thank you regardless ♡

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Introducing the FAW Summer Asynch Session!

Many people have mentioned that the times I lead the spring and fall workshops aren’t accessible for those with busy/unpredictable schedules, but they would still like to participate in the workshop and join the FAW community. To address that feedback, I’m running an asynchronous summer session. An asynch session doesn’t have a set meeting time. Instead, you’ll read up to 2 pieces presented each week by fellow participants, write them crit letters, and participate in discussion over Discord. 

The only required* meeting is an individual 30 minute Zoom call with me any time during the two weeks prior to the start of workshop. We'll use that time to go over the syllabus together and I can answer any questions you have. You'll book via Calendly once I send the welcome email.

*Optional for previous participants

Participants of the workshop receive:

Attendance in a 4-6 week asynchronous course during which you’ll provide feedback to your peers and workshop one piece of your own work, up to 6,000 words.

Access to the Fanauthor Workshop Discord server, an active community where we host weekly accountability meetings, writing sprints, a twice monthly short story club, and other events.

A 15-30 minute pre-workshop consultation with me to go over the syllabus and any questions you have.

A 30-45 minute post-workshop consultation with me to discuss the feedback you received, come up with a plan for revision and/or publication, or anything else you’d like to discuss regarding your writing.

Open enrollment option in future workshops.

Timeline

Applications close: June 14

Syllabus calls: July 1 - 12

Workshop begins: July 15

Workshop ends: Before August 23, depending on the number of participants

Cost

The recommended amount is $150. If you’re experiencing financial hardship and unable to pay, or can't pay the full amount, please let me know.

How to apply

Eligibility

Anyone over the age of 18 who considers themselves a participant of fandom and who is familiar with fanfiction may apply. A stable internet connection is also required. Submissions must be written in English.

Application requirements

To apply, you will need:

A brief cover letter discussing your fan history and goals as a (fan)writer (more specific instructions on submittable).

Maximum 1,000 words of your writing, either original work or fanfiction. This may be previously published/posted.

You can apply via submittable. Applications close June 14. There is no fee for applying.

FAQ and other info under the cut.

FAQ

Are there any content restrictions to what I can workshop?

The only restriction is word count (max 6k), with the following caveats:

If you workshop a piece in a form other than prose (for example, a script), your peers may not be able to offer constructive feedback on that aspect of the work. Participants are asked only to have a familiarity with prose.

Content warnings are required for each piece (if applicable), and participants who are uncomfortable reading certain subject matter may abstain from your workshop.

What is the time commitment of the workshop?

As a participant of the workshop, you'll be asked to:

Workshop any piece of your own prose up to 6k words, which will need to be uploaded no later than the Sunday prior to your workshop week. For example, if you sign up to workshop in week 2, your submission will be due July 14. Participants will have a week to read it and write their crit letter, and discussion will begin over Discord on July 22.

Read 2 pieces per week, write a 1-page crit letter for the author, and participate in the Discord discussion.

What are the benefits of being in the Fanauthor Workshop community?

We have an active Discord server open only to those who have participated in the workshop. Once you've completed the workshop, you'll have access to attend our weekly accountability meetings*, writing sprints, our twice monthly short story club, and other events we host.

*I'm working on figuring out an asynch accountability group.

You'll also have an open enrollment option in future workshops, where in lieu of applying again, you can pay a portion of what you intend to pay and secure your seat in the upcoming workshop.

I'll be working on rolling out additional events and benefits throughout the year.

Can workshop participants submit to OFIC Magazine?

Yes! Part of the reason I run the workshop is to inspire and promote the original work of fanwriters. You can follow us on tumblr @oficmag.

Who is running the workshop?

@bettsfic! In short, I lived a dreary cubicle life as a banker until I found fanfiction at 24. I loved it so much that I quit my job to get an MFA in creative writing. I loved the MFA so much that I became a writing teacher. I have some publications, awards, an agent, and 2 million words of fic on ao3. I don't have a book out yet but I'm getting there.

Currently I'm a writing coach and freelance editor. I also have a lowkey writing-related newsletter. And I've been answering writing advice asks on my blog for 10 years.

If you want an idea of the kind of writing activities I create, last summer I worked with @books on a workshop series which includes craft essays and some fun prompts.

If you're interested in my original work, my short story "Not If, When" is a good representation of my writing. For something darker, check out "Shut Up and Kill Me."

What is the workshop like?

Check out G's experience of attending the workshop. And here's some feedback from previous participants.

One final note: This is the first summer asynch session so there may be some hiccups. I've taught asynch classes before so it's not totally new to me, but there's still bound to be some pivoting when the workflow that makes sense in my head doesn't work super well in reality. It happens sometimes. I'm always taking feedback and trying to improve the workshop.

If you have questions about the workshop or application process, you can shoot me an ask, DM me, or add me on Discord (I'm bettsfic there too). Or you can email me at [email protected].

#finally applying today and i feel like i took a party drug im so euphoric

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whoops that was supposed to be under a cut. anyways.

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I was replying to roots comments last night and commiserating about religious trauma with one of my readers and I got to thinking about how fucked up it is that I don't remember any of my confessions (which I didn't realize until doing research into act 4 and then boy did I uncover a vivid memory of my first confession at age 7—nothing wild just a man who was later revealed to be a horrid pedophile put his hand on my knee) and like. nothing sinister probably happened outside that First Weird One (hopefully) but also like. what the fuck man. like there's a tiktok trend rn where parents? dads? are trying to pick between leaving their child alone with a man or a bear and how its suuuuch a Difficult Choice. and here come the catholics being like "yeah sure lock the kids in the room with a random man where they HAVE to be given complete one-on-one access to the child oh AND privacy and they also have to confess every tiny little 'sin' they can think of" and they see absolutely nothing wrong with this. like what the fuck. what the fuck man. talk about rotted brains dude

#catholic trauma babeyyyy #its not funny but its also very funny #esteban is not based on monsignor richard smith (may he rot in hell) but maybe theres some projection there 💀 #for more context I went to catholic school for 8 years and was forced to go to confession at least 50 times over the years? maybe more #but i gots no memory of em <3