This one is a behind-the-scenes dive into a specific fic. Followers can send an ask with a number & the fic they’d like you to talk about ✨OR✨ you can decide what fic you’re focusing on and just ask for numbers. (Or reblog and answer everything like a Q&A)
Start to finish, how long did it take to plan and write? Did you take breaks during the process?
How did you come up with the idea?
Did the idea change at all by the time the fic was complete?
If the fic required it, what did you research in order to write it?
Did you outline the fic?
How did you decide what tense and POV(s) to use?
How did you decide what character(s) would narrate the fic?
Did you cut something out of the outline or an early draft? What was it and why did you decide to cut it?
Did you get stuck at any point? How did you get past that?
How did you approach writing the fic? (e.g. wrote it start to finish in order, started with the ending, starting with the twist)
What was the most challenging aspect of writing it?
What program(s) did you use to write and edit?
Did you write any of the fic by hand? If yes, which parts? Do you find you write differently by hand vs typing?
Talk about the fic’s opening scene & how you approached it
Talk about the characters’ struggles & how you decided on those
Talk about the fic’s biggest moment & how you came up with it
Talk about the fic’s ending. Why did you end it where you did?
Talk about your editing and revision process
While editing, did you kill any darlings? What were they?
Did you work with a beta? How did that affect the finished fic?
Did the fic end up shorter or longer than you had planned?
What is something you learned about yourself as a writer from the experience?
How did you come up with the title?
How did you celebrate finishing?
Share your favorite line
Share your favorite detail
Share a piece of lore you made up for the story
Write a new summary for the fic, but badly
If you made a playlist, talk about the songs on it and share a link
Would you ever return to the story’s universe and write more?
Some lad from some TV show
Anons: please stop drawing Tech without a shirt
Me: *whispers* I’ll never stop
These are fun! Please feel free to send me asks about Crosslo (Crosshair/Arlo) 💚
Who fell first? Who fell harder?
Who is the one who fusses the most? Does their S/O mind very much?
What is their love language?
Has either OC ever gotten a hickey off the other? What was their reaction?
What is something they like to do together?
Who would ask the "would you love me if I were a worm?" question? How would their S/O answer?
Who likes forehead kisses? Who likes hand kisses? Who likes neck kisses?
Who is the big spoon? Little spoon?
If there wasnt enough seats, how would they sit? One on the other's lap? One on the armrest? One on the floor in front of them?
Who plays with whose hair?
Who is clingy?
What is something their S/O does that makes them flustered?
What is something they find hot about their S/O?
What is something they argue about constantly? Is it a deep-seated issue or something small?
How do they comfort one another when the other is upset?
Who is the better caretaker? Does their S/O like being taken care of?
Who steals whose clothes? Does their significant other mind?
They've had a major blowout. How do they handle it?
How good are they are communication?
Who handles the spiders? Who screams directions in the background?
Who typically tends to initiate intimacy first (this can be a conversation, action or anything)?
What is something - either character - doesn't like about the other?
Who said "I love you" first?
Who kissed who first?
Do they have any pet names for one another?
Who gets jealous most often? How does their S/O deal with that?
Who tends to drive on long journeys? Who navigates?
Do they trust one another? Are comfortable discussing their fears with one another?
What's an insecurity they hold about their relationship?
Describe how one character would cheer the other up after a hard day.
How would they describe one another.
Can they communicate private thoughts whilst in company? If so, how?
Which one of them gives "that look" when they other is acting like a fool?
How do they address a problem in their relationship?
How does each significant other view any exes and former relationships?
What is something that would break their hearts?
Who is more likely to avenge their S/O if they were hurt or killed?
What would be their ideal evening in?
Do they dance? If so, who's better?
What is a song that reminds you of the OCs' relationship?
Who sings to the other? Are they any good?
Who teases who? What about?
Who gets up early? Who stays in bed late?
Who's more likely to bring the other coffee or breakfast in bed?
What's the worst thing the other can say to one?
If they were ever in a life or death situation, who risks their life?
If it ever came down to it, who is turning to the darkside to save the other?
If they ever had less that 5 mins to tell their S/O something before never seeing them again, what would they say?
Is there a word or gesture that makes either of them melt?
Who's the romantic?
Are there any characters who ship them?
Who cooks? Who does the dishes?
Who eats healthier? Who's got the sweet-tooth?
What's something that they don't really care for but tolerate because S/O has an interest?
Who spoils who? Does their S/O tolerate it? Do they secretly enjoy it?
Who tends to be the level-headed one? Who is feral?
Who reminds the other to wear a coat when it's cold out?
Do they hold hands?
Is there a spot they tend to kiss or caress habitual?
Are they willing to show PDA? If not, is there a reason?
How would they describe their S/O in one word?
How would outside characters describe their relationship?
How would they describe one another in bed?
Would they ever answer the above question if it was asked to their face? How would they react?
Who tends to take the lead in intimate encounters?
Have they ever been caught in the act? What would be their reaction if they were?
Have they ever done it anywhere questionable?
Who is more vocal? Who is more experienced?
If they were to go shopping, who holds the bags? Who decides where they go?
If they went out to dinner, who is paying? Would there even be a discussion?
If someone were to insult their S/O, how would the other handle it?
If someone flirted with or showed an interest in their S/O, how would the other react?
Who knows the other better? Why is this?
Who's more likely to bail who out of jail? Would they give the other one shit for it?
Which - if any - other famous ship's vibes do they emulate?
Are they soulmates? Do they believe in that?
What is something they would never forgive the other one for doing/saying?
Who has memorised the other's medical history?
Also, are they each other's first contact in an accident?
What tropes could be applied to this relationship?
Did they have a meet cute? Or was it a train wreck?
Make their relationship into a list of A03 tags.
Who gets frustrated more easily? Who does the other calm them down?
Have they ever almost lost one another? How does it effect their relationship?
Their S/O is tipsy. How do they handle it?
Who gives the best gifts? Who gives the more thoughtful? Who goes for expensive?
If they ever lost one another in a public place, how do they find the other?
What's the darkest secret they have ever told one another?
Would they ever consider marriage?
Would they ever consider starting a family?
Who likes kids more? Who can't stand them?
There's a puddle in one's way. What does their S/O do?
One has hurt their leg on a hike. How does their S/O carry them?
Their pet has caused destruction. Who puts the pet in jail? Who defends the pet?
Who gives flowers to their S/O? What sort of flowers do they like?
Who reads the newspaper? Who wants to see the cartoons?
How do they wake their S/O up? Is it difficult to rouse them?
Who would burn the world down for who?
Who gives off "they said no pickles" energy?
Make a meme of this ship.
You can ask me about: Nikolai/Misha, Alekks/Erika, Katya/Marina, Hadrien/Art
I would be honored 🥹💕
All of these used to be so common for people to show their appreciation of different fics and authors, and I think it’s a shame people don’t do it anymore. I love seeing fan work for my fics!!
found out apparently if you want to consume content of your own original characters and stories you usually have to make that content? fucked up if true
Summary: Although he is a man of few words, Crosshair is rather curious. Arlo loves answering his questions.
For @summer-of-bad-batch Prompts: Injured (Week 2 Main Prompt) and Forget I Asked (Week 3 Alternate Prompt)
Fandom: The Bad Batch
Pairing: Crosshair x Original Female Character
Rating: T
Word Count: ~5,100
I was finally able to get something posted for Summer of Bad Batch! Yay! I combined a couple of the prompts, as they both worked well for this fic. This fic belongs to a longer series for Crosshair and my OC, Arlo. A link to the other fics in the series can be found here in my series, Cross My Heart and Help Me Heal.
Rewatched the Mandalore arc and cranked out this piece inspired by Shattered.
Summary: Arlo happens upon Crosshair practising his marksmanship on the beach and he gives her an impromptu lesson.
Fandom: The Bad Batch
Pairing: Crosshair x Original Female Character
Rating: G
Word Count: 4,312
Part 3 of my series, Cross My Heart and Help Me Heal
Hope you enjoy!
Summary: During a date night, an intimate moment is turned sour when Crosshair is forced to relive some of his darkest memories from his time on Tantiss. Arlo is there to help him through, but he's not so sure how to let her in.
Fandom: Star Wars The Bad Batch
Pairing: Crosshair x Arlo (Original Female Character)
Word Count: ~3,000
Warnings: Panic Attack, Heavy Angst
So this chapter got so long I had to split it into two XD So please enjoy the first part of the last chapter of this fic! The second part will be up later tonight or tomorrow <3
Just an aspiring writer and Star Wars lover 🧡 You can find me as Snips2112 on ao3 as well!
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