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binickandros · 5 months
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Twenty Questions for Fic Writers
Tagged by @staceymcgillicuddy. Thanks!!
1. How many works do you have on AO3?
42! I have more on ff.net.
2. What's your total AO3 word count?
1,612,657. She a chatty bjtxh.
3. What fandoms do you write for?
rn just Stranger Things, but in the past I've written for Criminal Minds (that's sort of...ongoing, I guess), L&O:SVU, The X-Files, Sailor Moon, Doctor Who, Supernatural, Sons of Anarchy, The Stand, and Homicide: Life on the Street. Also there's my roosthoard crackfic.
4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?
Sharp as Nails, Soft as Honey (hellcheer)
You've Earned It (Barba/Carisi from SVU)
Longing (Juice/Chibs from SoA)
Come With Me Tonight (Juice/OC, SoA)
The Space Between (hellcheer)
5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
I try to! Sometimes I forget and then I feel awkward replying like ages later. I never replied to a bunch on Space Between and feel bad about it. :/ So now I try to respond right away bc I want ppl to know how much I appreciate their support.
6. What is a fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?
None of my fics end angstily. They might have angsty events, but everything always resolves happily. I write fic to fix shit, not to make it worse!!
7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?
Ummmmm...lol! Probably the sort-of crackish sequel to Come WIth Me Tonight, Under My Skin. Juice, Chibs, and my OC move to a Greek island and raise goats and bees and have sex all the time. What could be better??
8. Do you get hate on fics?
Not lately, but Come With Me did get some bullshit, mostly bc the SoA fandom didn't like the idea of a more submissive Juice Ortiz (dumb, frankly), and they just in general like to hate on OCs.
9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?
Yup. Didn't start until my spn fic, Half of Something Else, but since then yeah. Most of them have had smut. Sometimes it's more vanilla, but I usually do prefer to play with power dynamics. Some have outright D/s stuff goin on, but I usually don't get that "formal" with it.
10. Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?
I've got the crack-ish roosthoard fic, which I plan on turning into a series, and once I tried to write an X-Files/CriMi but couldn't really get anywhere with it. So usually no, I don't.
11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?
Not as far as I know. I'm not popular enough, which is fine w me.
12. Have you ever had a fic translated?
I was about to say no, but then I remembered back in the day someone translated my Sailor Moon fics. So yes!
13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?
Sort of? Like, not officially, but nearly everything I write these days is at least partially co-written with @tonybourdain
14. What's your all-time favorite ship?
Oh gosh. Ummmm...okay, either Jon/Aryn from Farscape or Jaime/Claire from Outlander.
15. What's a wip you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?
Oh geez. I want to finish my Stand fic SO badly, but idk if it's gonna happen. Also my SoA fic Get You In. I know what I want to happen, but writing it is the hard part. :/ But the one I know I'll probably never finish is Collide, my SVU fic. Like the other two could get finished some day, but that one? Prob not.
16. What are your writing strengths?
Dialogue, esp banter. I think I'm pretty funny. Also giving my sentences and paragraph a certain rhythm. I have a good ear.
17. What are your writing weaknesses?
I get stuck in ruts. Like repeating myself a lot.
18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?
I've done bits and pieces of other languages in my fic, but if I needed anything more complex or longer, I'd get someone who spoke whatever language to help me.
19. First fandom you wrote for?
Homicide: Life on the Street, I think. Then very shortly after that, The X-Files. Or maybe vice versa I don't remember.
20. Favorite fic you've written?
I really really love my spn fic Half of Something Else. There's this whole bit that takes place near a swamp that I just adore. But also my SoA magnum opus, Come With Me Tonight. I poured my blood, sweat, and tears into that baby.
Right now I'm really enjoying my current hellcheer WiP, With Teeth. I think it's gonna be good.
I'm gonna tag @anniecrestaodairs, @prosopopeya, and @lightsaroundyourvanity
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malewifemammon · 3 years
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mc stuff plus asmo and a conversation i had years ago
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butternaan · 5 years
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Hey Keith!! I'm 15 and I got around to accept myself as a trans (ftm) a few days ago. Just wondering, how do you cope/deal with dysphoria? also because im gonna move to a new school soon and I don't know if I should stealth or come out or not be out or what? Thank you!
hello, angel!!! firstly, im so so so proud of you and im really happy you've made peace with who you are💖💖💖
lemme preface this by saying everyone's coping mechanism and experience is different, so while im not sure these would work for you, i can still list them out for your convenience !
firstly, the obvious: passing. while i know some ppl are kinda born with "passing privilege" sometimes you really have to make an effort to pass even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone and while i know that seriously sucks, it is what it is and i can assure you the result would be worth it. one thing that always sort of relieved my dyphoria was when ppl said something like "oh sorry i thought you were a boy." and while im like yes that's bc i am it just sort of feels like im "doing it right" and when you realize that you're passing well, it's the best oh god. so yeah, get as many haircuts as u want, wear baggy clothes, try speaking in a deep voice, eat testosterone boosting foods, etc etc.
being around those of the opposite gender (gender, not sex so in this case: girls). this might be weird but being around cis men always sort of made me feel insecure and dysphoric bc most cis guys in my school weren't the best ppl to be around anyway let alone supportive. so being around girls or queer ppl always helped me feel a little less dysphoric especially if i was out to them. all my friends have always been nothing but supportive so it really does help. if u don't have a lot of friends, make them! i know it's easier said than done and trust me, i know that. but sometimes you just have to rlly push yourself bc dealing with it alone is easily the worst thing that comes to mind
discarding any and all of your belongings that even vaguely remind you of your birth gender. in my case it was conventionally feminine clothing, items from your childhood (it can be hard sometimes but yk) old photographs etc.
using male washrooms, clothing sections, security checkup lines, etc. i advise you don't really do all of this because your safety comes first and depending on where you live, it can cause trouble but yeah i do this sometimes and it sort of gives me a confidence boost
almost never using your dead name whether it's in conversations or anywhere else. of course, unless you've had it legally changed you can't not use your birth name in legal documents and stuff but when it comes to small and unimportant things, don't be afraid to use your actual name! i still hesitate to do so even when it comes to conversations w strangers bc i still feel like i don't pass well enough especially bc of my voice but practice! it can help, it really can
that's all that i can think of rn. about your second question, im not sure im the best person to ask but here's the thing:
when it comes to stealthing, depending on where you live it can be really dangerous. of course, if you've been doing it all your life no one can stop you but it's just that i don't think i'd ever be able to a) because i have really bad social anxiety so if im ever confronted about it i won't be able to stand up for myself and b) its more trouble than its worth especially since my parents are anything but supportive about it (my mom's kinda cool about it i mean she's trying)
so i'd say you come out whenever you feel the time's right and when it's safe. all the time i was in school, i tried my best to be as invisible as possible. i didn't want any attention and i didn't participate in anything so at least my journey wouldn't be as rough and yeah i missed out on a lot of stuff but oh well. i properly came out in my 11th year anyway lol so i didn't have a lot to worry about. so id say be as lowkey as possible. but again, im not the best person to ask bc id rather miss out on a lifetime of opportunities than be confronted and im trying to break free from that but it's a slow process so
i hope you have a good journey and that you find amazing people who stand by you every step of the way💖💝🌸🌸
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neohanaa · 7 years
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I appreciate the time you put into your response. I get that you're curious abt the plot, but I still don't understand how you're curious enough to keep reading despite what we have said abt it. You even have agreed w what we said abt it. It doesn't matter if you can 'separate' it from the actual group, it's homophobic, and you're supporting it. You enjoy it, you make memes abt it, and you don't understand how harmful it is to see the endless cycle of straight ppl taking homophobia lightly.
I apologize if the response is taking a while (School). But I have received both messages but I’ll reply in just one. Also, I would appreciate proper spelling (even though it is shorthand) because it’s harder for me to read it when it’s coming from a stranger (as opposed to a friend, oddly enough). Under every statement made in both posts (which were rather angry), I know the request is “May you please stop reading this story when you know this negative?” Though I admit, the statement in the other message that says it’s easy to stop reading is like saying you can easily break a habit you have. Not all habits are easy to stop and you can’t really force a person to stop (much like how you can’t take cigarettes away from the smoke. They know it’s bad, but they still use it). But aside from that, will you at least agree (to some degree) that Killing Stalking is a good example of how a person shouldn’t act based on the premise and content itself? 
A person shouldn’t act homophobic like how it is present in the story with slurs and actions.
A person shouldn’t act ableist like how it is present in the story with how these people are treated.
A person shouldn’t be abusive or manipulative like how it is present in the story in general.
A person should not adopt whatever “relationship” is present in that story.
I’m willing to read the whole story to see how far the author will push these characters and I’ll stop if I think it’s been pushed to that point where it’s just too brutal or just plan bad (on a personal scale). I know that it’s brutal now but I understand the argument is fetishization of the story and I told you that I personally am not into the fetish aspect. I’m more invested in seeing how these characters are thinking and how their actions reflect on their way of thinking and how it can escalate. When you read the story and see all the elements put into play, you really see just how toxic the setting and situation of the story really is. No character in the story is really redeemable. And it’s okay if a story like that exists because not all stories have to be innocent and child-friendly. I could counter with examples of hetero stories that idealize relationships to the point that every non-marital relationship should involve having sex and that it can have an effect on society and how it can impact the mind negatively to make them think that’s always okay, but I won’t because we’re talking about it affecting a marginalized group of people whom this sort thing affects. In the end it all boils down to the culture that the fans perpetuate and how they promote the story. Because not every fan who supports the story is in it for the BL, it’s not easy to convince them to give up a story even if it has that because they have a different reason for reading. You can tell them it’s fetishizing and they’ll take the comment into consideration and be aware to not project that fetish experience onto the group, but they’ll probably not give up reading. As for the fans who are in for the BL and do use it as a source to project onto the group, then they’ll probably be harder to reach as opposed to those who do acknowledge it but know not to promote it as such. You’ll probably hate that answer, but it is difficult to get around it. However, if you do have stories that you recommend that you think are pro LGBTQ+ and doesn’t fetishize it, then please share! I’m always up for a good book or comic to read. 
To be fair about the memes though, I actually really like how they can put them out of context with the story because the reactions and atmosphere reflect the moment in time that the meme references. And those moments can be unsettling based on how our minds initially processed those times, which can be, in essence, as exaggerated as those memes. As for the more dark humor based ones, it’s meant to be grim and uncomfortable to consider laughing at. Not everyone who shares these memes will always ask “what story”. They just take it for what it is: a meme. Even if I don’t like the show or person a meme references, it won’t stop me from sharing it with friends.
I know my answer won’t suffice for you at all unless I say “this story is bad for promoting the fetishization of LGBTQ+ and ableism and abuse” and then go on to promote the agenda and completely ditch the story, but simply put, I’m not convinced to give it up. I can make people aware of the fetishized BL elements and rather dark and messed up narrative if they inquire about it, but it’s up to them to decide what they read and get into. I don’t promote the story to everyone I meet or every person I’m friends because I know they have no interest in manga/manhwa/comics/anime. I only really tell friends (2 only really) about it when I know that they will be interested in dark plots but make it known that it is controversial in the aspects that make it controversial.
But thank you for your patience! If my answer/reasoning in the end isn’t one you resonate with, I think you may have to look for someone else to ask. Everyone has a different reason for reading the story. If you compare the answers you receive, you may find some similar or some different. And if you can find one you think you can understand and acknowledge, then that would be good. Your concern is an understandable one though and it will come up when I read things in the near future.
I hope you have a good day! Or if your day is over, I hope it was a good one! 
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