An Incorrect Petunia

Something so inherently beautiful can never be wrong. Writer. Feminist. Human. Olitz Porn Peddler

[douxbebearchives]

Fics Inspired By Songs

]\25 (M) - VLRWriter

A Thousand Years (T) - Da Princes and Me’s / @scandalmistress

Always Yours (M) -  BLKGURLSMUSE

Back To You (M) - Poprant

Church Girl (M) - IncorrectPetunia / @anincorrectpetunia

Come Fly With Me (M) - @iwrite4olitz

Hello It’s Me (T) - FrenchGladiator

If Ever Love There Was (T) - vermontgate

Jackie and Wilson (K+) - writeiloveyou

Let Me Hold You (M) - KWsGladiator

Moondance (M) - EbonyBeach / @babybemydownfall

My, My, My (M) - shenanigans23

One Shots: Cop Car, Cop Car II, Give In To Me (M) - @magicinhermadness

Plastic Off Virgo’s Groove (E) - IncorrectPetunia / @anicorre

Playlist (T) - anjelicajasmin

Please, Please, Please  (T) - IncorrectPetunia / @anincorrectpetunia

Sandcastles (T) - KikiOnHiatus 

So Good (M) - shenanigans23

So High (M) - KWsGladiator

Some Other Me: Ordinary (M) - almostfamousoxo / @songbirdstrivestothrive 

Tequila Sunrise (M) - PaperFrames

The Look (M) - loveoverpride

The Power of Love (K) - The Purple Pineapple

The Scent Of His Woman (M) - Reader575 / @reader575la

Trust in Me (M) - Sucker4Scandal

Unsteady (M) - OliviaLovesFitz8

We Both Belong To Someone Else (T) - lonnii renae / @lonnii-renae

When The Lights Go Out (I Miss You) (M) - loveoverpride

You Don’t Know My Name (M) - @babycakesbriauna

[anincorrectpetunia]

I’ve been toying with the idea of not posting anymore As Always updates until I finish a first draft of all remaining episodes (8-10). Just to bring down audience frustration. Buuuuut… idk if I have the focus for that lol. Maybe I do 4, 4, and epilogue 🤔.

[douxbebearchives]

Season 5

509 rewrite (T) - KerryGoldwyn

A New Beginning (M) - Sucker4Scandal

After All This Time (M) - EbonyBeach / @babybemydownfall

After making love (M) - hesaidkeepreading / @freethevoicetohealandlove

Anything Can Happen (T) - Beetroot1428

Back To December (K+) - @bonespixi

Begging and Pleading (T) - Clanay

Changes (M) - sistergladiator12 / @gladiator-in-a-suit-12

Choosing the Light (T) - Da Princes and Me’s / @scandalmistress

Constant (K+) - occasionalwords

Date Night (K+) - occasionalwords

Date Night Scandal Deleted Scene (T) - IncorrectPetunia / @anincorrectpetunia

Eclipse (T) - @olitztini

Ending (T) - eenoora

Fall Apart (M) - fairwinds09

Finding A Way To Vermont (M) - romanticgirlgeek

Full Circle (M) - Laurenaustin4

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait (M) - kerrymarisas

Hello It’s Me (T) - FrenchGladiator 

Hidden Truth (M) - scandalmoments

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free (T) -  irisosgoode

Incarnat (K) - victrolannights / @choosingvermont 

In Vermont (M) - eaaazzzyy-doesit

Jam and Vermont in DC (M) - romanticgirlgeek

Love After All (T) - VLRWriter

Made to Love You (T) - joytown18

Missing Words And Things Unsaid (M) - occasionalwords

No Turning Back Now (M) - oliviapgrant

Oh! The Places We Could Go: Chinese Wall (M) - RBGzMom

Okay (T) - OneFishTwoFishTwo

Olitz one-shot (T) - Sanctified Adrilinnon

Olitz One Shot: Transgressions (M) - Popekeating2020

Only You (M) - anonolitz

Please Come Back To Me (M) - eenoora

Prompt and Circumstance: 8, 14 (M) - herwriterrr

Silence (M) - kerrymarisas

So Far Gone (T) - AgentRez / @democrattotheend

Some Other Me: (M) - Not Done, No More Lying, I Been Drinkin’, I Been Drinkin’, What Do You Want?, Superpowers, Tramp, Catharsis: I, Spontaneous Combustion, Catharsis: II, Respite, I Just Called To Say: I, I Just Called To Say: II, Safe, Paroxysm - almostfamousoxo / @songbirdstrivestothrive

the best it could be (grow old with me) (T) - popexpaulsen

The Interview (K+) - burtneymac95

The Investment (K+) - victrolannights / @choosingvermont 

The Magic Lady (K) - SeptemberMom

The Path To Vermont (M) - A.L. Carrington

The Proposal (K+) - burtneymac95

The Sons of Kings (T) - WakandanGladiator

The Story Of Us (K+) - @bonespixi

Time Won’t Tell (T) - AgentRez / @democrattotheend

Trying Not To Drown (T) - Olitz1600

Two Headlights Shine (T) - OneFishTwoFishTwo

Unbroken (K+) - burtneymac95

We Did Good (T) - ameliastumorr

When It All Falls (M) - jayismz

You Saved Me (K) - shootingstarzblr

[anincorrectpetunia]

(Short) Olitz fics based on songs:

Please, Please, Please (T)

(Sabrina Carpenter)

bit.ly/4cy0sj8

Church Girl (M)

(Beyoncé) bit.ly/488BqG6

POTS/Virgo’s Groove (E)

(Beyoncé)

bit.ly/4dVmI9h

[galvanizedfriend]

Chloé Zhao, who just won an Oscar for best director, writes fanfiction.

That's the kind of validation I needed in my life. Thank you, ma'am.

[absurdthirst]

To all those that think there is an age limit to fanfiction or you “have to be this” to write fanfiction — fuck off.

[fadinggalaxysalad]

I hope this reaches every author on this site. If they haven’t written a word in years, only are writing in their head and haven’t put it down yet, are hip deep in their own War and Peace wordcount fic. 

[anincorrectpetunia]

Writing As (Always) Sex Scenes of the Past and Future

Sometimes, I just feel like writing things...

I was thinking about an upcoming scene for the final flashback episode of As (Always). I’ve been wanting to write it for a long time, but knew I had to get the characters and backstory to a point where it would feel cathartic. Thinking of the scene made me realize I have never written a love scene for Olivia and Fitz. I have written different kinds of sex scenes (more to come about this below). But something languid and sensual? Not yet. Maybe subconsciously I was reserving that kind of sexual tone for the backstory moment I just mentioned.

Of course, I’m not picking sex scene tropes out of a hat or some ‘how to’ guidebook. I just write what seems to make sense for what the characters are going through, even when the scenes are slightly uncomfortable (Olivia & that erotic asphyxiation fantasy without first talking to Fitz (episode 2), uncouth (Brock sexualizing Fitz despite Kenny, his date, being beside him (episode 9)), or disturbing (Olivia, during sex, swapping out her fiancé for Fitz (episode 12)). One thing about me, however,

I don’t shoehorn in a sex scene if it doesn’t make sense to me, or I can’t answer ‘why’. There’s nothing wrong with an Olitz sex-capade, and this is NOT a ‘how-to’ for anyone or anything. I enjoy reading and writing sex-a-thons. I thought that’s what I was writing when ‘Royals’ (now episode 1) came to me. I was writing the type of ‘ish I wanted to see on that site. It wasn’t until the last two lines that I realized, oh shit, Olivia is pregnant. That’s why she devised this whole little playroom sitch for Fitz.

Sometimes the sex comes first, and I figure out the ‘why’ as I just mentioned. Episode one was the sex, and in a way the rest of the story has been me discovering the ‘why’. Following the details I casually dropped in episode 1 (what did I care, it was a one-off!),

led to building out the Olitz alternate universe after deciding it could be a real story. Doing this took me backward before it took me forward. It was a risk, but it’s helped me understand my version of the characters and their story. I can still vividly remember writing the dinner scene in episode 4A when I realized, oh shit, Fitz and Mellie’s son died shortly after he was born. I’m a fucking sucker and I shed real tears when I wrote that part. That got me thinking about how the past is always present. It wasn’t until I came back last year with episode 5 that I knew where the story was going and vaguely where it will end.

At other times, what the characters are going through informs the sex that happens in the episode. Shower sex (episode 7) to contrast with Liv’s past views against it; parallel masturbation fantasies of the other on the same night, though separate (episodes 11 & 12). Episodes 13 & 14 will both give you something different, contrasting in purpose, intensity and emotion.

But sometimes, I am just interested in a sexual idea or topic and wonder how my faves—Olivia and Fitz—would handle that situation, or I’m curious to see it represented in Olitz fan fic. Some things I shy away from because—to be frank—I sense they will be more trouble than they are worth. Maybe I’m waiting to be brave. Here are a couple of sex things I plan to explore at some point in this story (not limited to):

· A fetish scene. I’ve discussed this in collab with one of you readers already. I roughly know this will fall near the end…for reasons.

· Magical realism love scene

· Sexual failure or dissatisfaction

· Voyeurism

Again, I’m not limited to I’m also not too shy to accept pitches. DM, Tumblr Anon or email (adotpetunia(at)gmail(dot)com) if you are shy but want to share an idea. So long as the desire is reciprocated with an adult, anything is possible. But please don’t be offended if I don’t feel I can do justice to your idea. That just means that you should write it 🙂.

[anincorrectpetunia]

WTF is this person even talking about??? Makes zero sense but I know myself and will be trying to figure out what they mean . I don’t want to have to restrict ‘guest’ comments.

[anincorrectpetunia]

As Always: Olitz Fic

Episode 21: Ex Factor

Summary:

Daddy's away in Italy, but Olivia will play. House, that is, with a long-time friend who moves back to D.C. They share laughs and deep vulnerabilities they've never admitted out loud. Olivia and Fitz keep in touch with cute and flirty calls. OPA takes on a pro bono case at Marcus's behest, but things just don't seem to add up in this romance scam. Fitz returns to see Olivia has fulfiled a wish for him.

Ff.net:

As (Always) Chapter 28: Episode 21: Ex Factor, a scandal fanfic | FanFiction

AO3:

https://bit.ly/4rLDJ8Y

[anincorrectpetunia]

As Always: Olitz Fic

Episode 21: Ex Factor

Summary:

Daddy's away in Italy, but Olivia will play. House, that is, with a long-time friend who moves back to D.C. They share laughs and deep vulnerabilities they've never admitted out loud. Olivia and Fitz keep in touch with cute and flirty calls. OPA takes on a pro bono case at Marcus's behest, but things just don't seem to add up in this romance scam. Fitz returns to see Olivia has fulfiled a wish for him.

Ff.net:

As (Always) Chapter 28: Episode 21: Ex Factor, a scandal fanfic | FanFiction

AO3:

https://bit.ly/4rLDJ8Y

[anincorrectpetunia]

Coming tomorrow night .

[anincorrectpetunia]

The first edit is the most brutal and tedious. It’s the ‘does this shit even make sense’ edit.👇🏾

I’m now on the 2nd edit (not shown). This one is about refining, making sure the themes are evident, the structure is right, continuity and progression. Often, it’s during this edit that a song title reflecting the episode’s themes/character dynamics is chosen.

[katrinapavela]

do you think 509 irreparably damaged the olitz relationship, as in they could never be the same with each other again, or was it a necessary part for their growth?

Hi, Anon

Thanks for your question. There are things about 509 that I do not like, and are insufficiently narrated in the lead up to the argument in 509. HOWEVER, the argument itself was written really well and Tony and Kerry acted the house down boots yes gawd *tongue pop*.

It shook the fuck outta me. I was heart broken. BUT, I think all of the caustic things that came out in that argument ended up being necessary for their growth. Both of them tried to blame the situation they were in and we saw that, ultimately, as individuals the problem of the relationship (lack of communication, trust, prioritization, accommodation, etc.) was on THEM.

Fitz needed to become more independent of Olivia and be there to support her. His whole life couldn’t depend on her. That kind of codependency is not good for healthy relationships.

I think Olivia really needed to see that her perspective on power had become extremely warped in Washington. It was hurting her more than it was helping. As the GOAT Lauryn Hill said, “thought what I wanted was something I needed.” And it just wasn’t.

Those are my pennies. If you want a creative perspective on this, @anincorrectpetunia just finished retelling the post-509 Olitz story that gives them a resolution they really deserved.

[anincorrectpetunia]

Lol, never saw this ?? Here’s the link to my post-509 re-write and coda

https://archiveofourown.org/works/44038597

[anincorrectpetunia]

In sharing each step of how an ‘As Always’ episode evolves. I prefer writing in the morning, before I become a ball of responsiveness to my surroundings and other people’s needs. I’ve just finished drafting all the scenes for the next update 🙂. I hope to start round 1 edits and the typed version this weekend.

[anincorrectpetunia]

I’m gonna be vulnerable for a second…

While I’m committed to the story I see in my head (goes for all my fics), once they leave my brain and are available for consumption, that’s the hardest part.

I feel secure in my ability, but I’m an artist who’s sensitive about her shit. Sometimes it takes me at least a week to peek at comments/kudos (or lack thereof—the most crushing). Yes, I’m doing it for the love of the game, but it’s still nice to know how people are receiving your work. I’m sure I’m not the only person who feels this way, despite posts I see about “you should just write fan fic because that’s what you want to do, not for validation!”

No shit. But people are still human—with sensitivities, insecurities, and even jealousies. All that stuff helps shape the stuff we write. Sometimes it even bleeds off the page.

I had a comment from someone in my real life who read the pre-posted draft, and unfortunately, it triggered a self-critique I already harbored. So, I know I need to be in a better place mentally so whether it’s good, bad or indifferent (the worst 😭), it won’t affect/delay my next update (I’ve already started ep 21 🙂).

It’s “just fan fiction” but it’s also not. All that to say, I’m staying in my fantasy delusion right now by continuing to write ✍🏾 and make sure I can bring all my major and minor plot points together.

[anincorrectpetunia]

**UPDATE***

As Always Ep. 20: ‘Joy and Pain’

Summary:

Olivia and Fitz head to NYC to visit Fitz's family, and it brings up some complicated feelings for her as she nears her 3rd trimester. Fitz manages the stress of an important project, and it has implications for Olivia. Sandr, Eli's girlfriend, proves a pivotal ally for Olivia. Olitz sexytime included.

Ff: https://bit.ly/4s1aKyG

Ao3: https://bit.ly/4b0eCtO

[anincorrectpetunia]

Cautiously optimistic for posting Friday night. Weekend treat 🙂.

[anincorrectpetunia]

Finally finished my project last night 😭😭😭. Let the editing begin!

I can’t tell you how many stories and scenarios I concocted while working on that project because I missed writing for my faves so much.