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jadekitty777 · 3 years

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Fic Writer Questions

Tagged by @victorious1956 (I kind of forgot you tagged me for like, ever, lol). These stats are from 9-1-21.

How many works do you have on AO3?

Currently 79!

What’s your total AO3 wordcount?

411,393. Jesus, when did that happen?

How many fandoms have you written for and what are they?

Mostly RWBY, though I have 2 Undertale fanfics up as well.

What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

1. Sick Leave (485)

2. A Bit of Luck (324)

3. The Hero’s Road (253)

4. Transmission Error (214)

5. Temptation (187)

4 out of 5 of these are Qrow/Clover fanfics and of those, two of them are drabbles.

Do you respond to comments, why or why not?

Yes, always. My philosophy has always been that if someone took the time to comment, then I can take the time to show my appreciation for it. (It can also sometimes lead to friends!)

What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?

Ooo… Hm. I tend to like happy endings since I write mostly romance. So, Luck of the Draw probably wins by a mile, especially considering it was a vent fic.

Do you write crossovers? If so what is the craziest one you’ve ever written?

Yes, I have. Or, well, kind of? Not in so much that the characters of two shows tend to collide, but moreso AUs using that idea of the show.

Absolutely the Miraculous Ladybug/RWBY AU is the weirdest one I’ve got.

Though I DID at one point want to do a Voltron/RWBY story and actually use Voltron and RWBY characters together as a more traditional crossover. Never did get around to it.

Have you ever received hate on a fic?

Eeh, yes. Like twice on Ao3 and twice on fanfiction.net. While I can remember what all of them were about, the one that super stuck with me is the very first one I ever got – but that was because it was from my friends at the time and I was like 12 or 13?

Might be why I tend to be nervous posting stuff or showing friends my work.

Do you write smut? If so what kind?

I do on occasion. I used to a lot more consistently when I was younger but anymore I tend to find keeping the, ah, “groove” to be difficult. I have about 3 up and a LOT more in my folder that never got… *snorts* completed.

Have you ever had a fic stolen?

No, or at least, not outright.

Have you ever had a fic translated?

I don’t believe so.

Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Oh yeah, many times. Most of my Kingdom Hearts fanfiction days were all cowritten as well as some really old Final Fantasy 7 stories.

What’s your all time favorite ship?

Hurm, “all time” huh? God I always was terrible at this “ultimate favorite” thing.

Honestly, I don’t know. One of the ones that probably stuck with me the longest was Sora/Riku because Sora is my favorite KH character and Riku is, well.

…He’s pretty lol.

In general, I tend to gravitate towards the optimistic characters and then pair them with someone they have good chemistry with, which often is someone they are friends with – though, not always. I tend to like that emotional connection though as it tends to jive well with my own personal lifestyle (as in, I’m demisexual lol).

What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?

Probably the Dragon AU idea I had for Taiqrow – Bound to the Sky with You. I always intended to cycle back to it, but with my waning motivation for RWBY, I don’t see it happening.

What are your writing strengths?

I’d say for the type of stories I write – single character pieces and romance are where I do my best work. I tend to favor a small cast; it’s easier to maintain and keep focus when I’m only juggling a handful of people. Character pieces tend to be things where I want to explore something about the character that I have an extreme interest in (I.E. Tai’s depression or Qrow’s alcoholism).

As for what works best in my writing itself, probably dialogue and paragraph flow. With the former, I mean I’m pretty confidant my dialogue for characters sounds natural, both for what the characters would potentially say in canon as well as just authentic to a conversation actual people might have. For the latter, I tend to think a lot about how and where to put my sentences and how to construct the breaks in the story so it all provides the best impact.

What are your writing weaknesses?

Long writing, 1000000%. I struggle very much with doing a piece that is longer than a chapter or two – partially because I tend to lose interest or want to jump into another project but mostly becaaaaaaause- I am slow as fucking molasses. I have never been good at ‘freeforming’ my writing. This is mainly because I put too much pressure on myself to get things right the first time or, sometimes, will spend minutes searching a thesaurus to find the right word. I’ve tried many recommended techniques to try and speed up my writing process and leave the more time-consuming stuff for the editing process, but the habit is what it is.

Probably also goes without saying that, since I’m good with smaller casts, of course larger casts are also a bit of an issue for me. It’s hard to balance like, nine people for example. Which, when I wrote One Piece fanfiction was…. Yeah, kind of an issue LOL.

I’m also a bit weirdly OCD about not reusing a certain word too many times or even a character’s name too many times. I don’t like things to sound repetitive; though ironically, it’s probably not even something most readers would even notice.

What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?

I mean. I did an entire fanfic with ASL in it soooo…

More seriously though? I think it’s fine, but research is often necessary if it’s going to be a huge staple for the story. Not only do language and culture go hand-in-hand, it’s important to think why the character knows certain languages and what environment they grew up in to learn it and how that might influence them in general.

Also, providing translations for what’s being said has to be carefully considered, because the best way to do it is in text, but it can be hard to do so and not break the flow of your writing.

What was the first fandom you ever wrote for?

Ha, don’t laugh. Dragonball Z. You will never find them though – I purged them back in high school.

What’s your favorite fic you’ve written?

Terribly, I love a lot of my fanfics and am proud of many. Also, I’m still terrible at picking favorites. But, okay – I Found My Heart in San Francisco is almost always the first Taiqrow fanfic I will recommend. I poured so much love and research into that piece and I really enjoyed how it came out, even if it could have been stronger. If the person isn’t looking for a romance piece though, I would probably recommend The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus One. That one is a Qrow-centric character piece, exploring his journey from young child to adult and the things he learns along the way thanks to the influence of certain people in his life.

Given the chance though, I would name half my folder just out of pride lol. It’s important to love what you do, and I do cherish the stuff I write.

Tagging: @spectralscathath, @aerislei and @raybyanothername (if you guys want to/haven’t already done it, of course)

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ohayohimawari · 5 years

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How do you think Kakashi dealt with learning how to use computers and the internet?

This is one of the best questions I could hope to receive, and of course, it would come from you. Thank you forever for asking this. Between you and I and everyone reading this, I’m so glad to have found a kindred spirit when it comes to headcanons, queries, and opinions about this character. This is yet another occasion where we find ourselves wondering the same thing about this dork because as it happens, I’ve actually written a fic about Kakashi interacting online haha! But I’ll get to that later, first things first.

While there are plenty of utility poles connected by multiple wires scattered around Konoha, I can’t think of an example in the original series where I see someone actively using modern technological devices. The Sandaime had his crystal ball in the first few episodes (what the heck was that anyway and where did it go?); the Leaf Village has electricity and running water, they use radios and television, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a character use even a landline telephone until Boruto. Then in the last opening theme of the Shippuden anime, we find the Rokudaime Hokage typing away on a laptop. Did that seem like a big jump to you? It seemed like a big jump to me. My job as a fanfiction writer is to pave over these potholes, and so, I like to think of Konoha as one of those out-of-reach places that suddenly found itself thrust into the established, exploding world of modern technology.

I’ve seen that meme that asks what Kakashi accomplished as Hokage, and besides blowing up the moon, I think he was the right man at the right time to begin Konoha’s modernization, complete with internet access.

Kakashi wouldn’t be suspicious of, or stubborn about using computers and the internet (for the most part, more on this later). I think he would see the benefits of using computers right from the get-go. He would be especially intrigued by the internet, as a ninja that understands the importance of information.

When it comes to learning how to use computers and the internet, I’m willing to bet that Kakashi is mostly self-taught. I would think that after one day of tentative typing with only his index fingers, he would make it a priority to familiarize himself with the keyboard layout, first. He was a fast learner before he acquired the sharingan, so I don’t think losing it would prevent him from quickly picking up on this skill. The next order of business would be learning basic computer functions. For this, he would definitely seek out a book to study from, and he would practice on his own. Not sure if this matters, but you know how I love the details-he wouldn’t have a computer for his home just yet. At this stage, this would be ‘work’ to the Rokudaime, so he keeps his laptop in his office. He would practice after hours, and definitely on the weekends, but at first, I think Kakashi prefers to be unplugged when he’s at home.

The first email account he’d set up would be for professional reasons too. Kakashi has never liked honorifics or titles, so I honestly think his first email address would be something like [email protected]. He would soon realize that he needed a personal email for private correspondence. Since I imagine he would use this address to keep in touch with old ANBU buddies staked out at Orochimaru’s pad, or former students while they’re on a journey of redemption, this (free) account might be t3amwork@leafmail.

It’s when Kakashi enters the www that things start to get away from him.

He’d definitely wait until he was alone in his office, but not for the reasons that most of the fans of this naughty ninja might think. Kakashi’s first internet search would be harmless and general, but what starts off as seemingly simple would quickly devolve into chaos as he clicks his way through hyperlinks that tempt him further and further from his original target. The Copy Nin is not immune to falling down the internet rabbit hole.

It would be after 1am, and he’d have 253 open tabs when he stops to wonder why he’s watching a video of a hamster eating a tiny burrito. I think Kakashi would be as surprised as the rest of us by the things he never knew he wanted to know as he saves and closes his way back out. Shikamaru would explain “cookies,” and show him how to delete his internet search history the following workday. It wouldn’t be long though before Kakashi gets a handle on this too, after experiencing the perils of exposure to too much information. He’d start employing the incognito feature when searching exactly what you’d expect him to search. He’d create a Hotmail account under the name of his favorite Icha-Icha character for the sole reason of signing up for free trials. He’d make good use of the WebMD site.

After Kakashi is more comfortable navigating the internet, he turns to it more often during his leisure time, and at home. I think he’d develop a healthy interest in gadgets. He’d totally get a smartphone, and he’d be smart enough to not give his number to many people. I imagine him investing in a tablet for the purpose of reading, which he winds up not using as much as he thought he would (he prefers the familiar feel of pages between his fingers). After that experience, he’d want to stay in the loop about tech toys without getting caught up in the craze surrounding them. Kakashi would watch and wait, carefully considering his options before upgrading his own devices.

What I think Kakashi would not embrace is social networking. Not that he doesn’t want to stay connected with friends and acquaintances, I just think he wouldn’t want to post about himself, haha. He’d be that Facebook friend that reacts but never comments. The rare posts you see from him would be photos of his ninken (never of himself), maybe some of his meals, and the automatically generated ones that announce he’s beaten a level on the games he plays.

I kinda, sorta touch upon this in the fic I mentioned at the beginning of my answer, so I’ll wrap this up with a link to it (if I can in the answer format-Tumblr keeps eating my ‘read more’ cuts so who knows what will happen). It’s about Shikamaru introducing Kakashi to instant messaging and Discord (and he stumbles upon a server that you and I are both familiar with, lol). Also, it’s the crackiest crack fic I’ve ever written. I hope you enjoy it!

Modern Mis(ter)communication

Rated: M

XOXO

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