Ram Writes

[darkimaginativeplace]

My wish to be popular for my writing VS my unstoppable need to write about the most obscure, who-gives-a-crap pairings / scenarios ever

[clumsyclifford]

questions for fic writers

a collection of questions i, as a writer, would love to be asked !!!

1. What fic of yours would you recommend to someone who had never read any of your work? (In other words, what do you think is the best introduction to your fics?)

2. Go to your AO3 “Works” page, to the sidebar with all the filters, and click the drop-down arrow for “Additional Tags.” What are your top 3-5 most used tags? Do you think they accurately represent your writing habits?

3. What are some tropes or details that you think are very characteristic of your fics?

4. What detail in [insert fic] are you really proud of?

5. What do you wish someone would ask you about [insert fic]? Answer it now!

6. What’s one fact about the universe of [insert fic] that you didn’t get a chance to mention in the fic itself?

7. Any worldbuilding you’re particularly proud of?

8. What song would make a great fic (to either write or read)?

9. How do you find new fic to read?

10. How do you decide what to write?

11. Are you partial to a certain character/pairing or are you more equal-opportunity? If you are partial to any character/pairing, why do you think that is?

12. Are there any tropes you used to dislike but have grown on you?

13. Are there any tropes you used to like but don’t anymore?

14. Are there any tropes you would only read if written by a trusted friend or writer?

15. What’s your favorite AU that you’ve written?

16. What’s an AU you would love to read (or have read and loved)?

17. What highly specific AU do you want to read or write even though you might be the only person to appreciate it?

18. If you wrote a sequel to [insert fic], what would it involve?

19. If you wrote a spin-off of [insert fic], what would it involve?

20. If you wrote a prequel to [insert fic], what would it involve?

21. If you wrote a “missing scene” in [insert fic], what would it be?

22. Who is your favorite character in [insert fic] and why?

23. What’s a trope, AU, or concept you’ve never written, but would like to?

24. Are there any easter eggs in [insert fic], and if so, what are they?

25. What other websites or resources do you use most often when you write?

26. Would you rather write a fic that had no dialogue or one that was only dialogue?

27. How long did it take to write [insert fic]? Describe the process.

28. Does anyone read your fics before you post them? If so, who?

29. What songs would be (or are) on a playlist for [insert fic]? Explain your choices if you want!

30. Have you ever written something that was out of your comfort zone? If so, what was it, and how did it affect your approach to writing fic thereafter?

31. What’s your ideal fic length to write?

32. What’s your ideal fic length to read?

33. If you write chaptered fics, what’s your ideal chapter length to write? Is it different from your ideal chapter length to read?

34. What aspects of your writing are inspired by/taken from your real life?

35. What aspects of your writing are completely unlike your real life?

36. Do you visualize what you read/write?

37. Promote one of your own “deep cut” fics (an underrated one, or one that never got as much traction as you think it deserves!). What do you like about it?

38. Did any of your fics get surprisingly popular (whatever that means to you)? Which ones? Why do you think they were so successful?

39. Is any aspect of your writing process inspired by other writers or people? If so, who?

40. Do you tend to reread fics or are you a one-and-done kind of person?

41. Link a fic that made you think, “Wow, I want to write like that.”

42. Have you ever received a comment that particularly stood out to you for whatever reason?

43. If you take/write prompts: what’s your favorite prompt fic that you’ve written?

44. If you take/write prompts: do you prefer dialogue or scenario/narrative prompts?

45. What’s something you’ve improved on since you started writing fic?

46. Do you prefer writing on your phone or on a computer (or something else)? Do you think where you write affects the way you write?

47. If [insert fic] was a pair of shoes, what kind would it be? Describe the shoes.

48. What’s the last fic you read? Do you recommend it?

49. What are you currently working on? Share a few lines if you’re up for it!

50. Answer any question of your choice, or talk about anything you want to talk about!

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

be kind and respectful to fanfic writers

be kind and respectful to fan artists

be kind and respectful to people in your fandom

be kind and respectful to people

[darkimaginativeplace]

first 10 lines

Rule: List the first line of your last 10 fics (posted or WIP) and see if there's a pattern. If you don't have 10 fics, then as many first lines as you do have!

Thanks @mitchmatchedsocks for the tag! I’m dreading this because I usually hate my first lines. Let’s see if hating my first lines IS the pattern to notice here lol

“The tiger drops her catch at the mouth of the cave.” — Of want and hunger (of women and tigers), (fandom: Nghi Vo’s Singing Hills cycle, ship: Trung Dieu x Ho Thi Thao), f/f, explicit, canon-compliant but very self indulgent.

“A little distraction has always been a welcome palliative in high-stakes situations for Ilya.“ — so much of the living, love, is the being (un)known, (fandom: Heated Rivalry, ship: Hollanov), m/m, missing moments, 5 + 1 things

“A loud, intermittent beeping suddenly cut through the suspended state of semi-consciousness.” — Last Order, (fandom: Dragon Ball Z, ship: Raditz x Vegeta), m/m, explicit, knight x prince dynamic

“The smell of ginger chicken hits him all the way across the empty hallway when Megumi gets back from work that night, and only gets stronger the closer he walks to the door to his apartment, slightly dragging his feet from exhaustion.” — Homecoming (fandom: Jujutsu Kaisen, ship: TodoItaFushi), m/m/m, explicit, domestic bliss

“The innocent yet contrite resort staff apologises profusely, fussing and fanning around them in nervous excitement.” — Bed and Board (fandom: Jujutsu Kaisen, ship: TodoIta), m/m, explicit (KINKY!), fwb

“ "… anka! Zanka! Can you hear me?" “ — Homeostasis (fandom: Gachiakuta, ship: EnZan), m/m, explicit, fuck or die

“Yuuji had every good intention of being the perfect house guest.” — If You’re Gonna Do Something Stupid, I’d Rather You Do It In The House (fandom: Jujutsu Kaisen, ship: ItaFushi), m/m, teen audiences and up, domestic mortification and cringe

“”Come on, darling, arch your back a little for me," Mei Mei purrs from behind her phone, as if Utahime needed to be reminded she's not really pushing her chest out for Mei Mei.” — Director of Photography (fandom: Jujutsu Kaisen, ship: UtaMei) f/f, explicit, exhibitionism, dirty talk & mommy kink

“ "You two look grotesque," Junpei can't help but say, stepping aside to let the two hulking men awkwardly shuffle in through the door of his cramped, candle-lit apartment.” — Splatter Horror (fandom: Jujutsu Kaisen, ship: TodoItaJun) m/m/m, explicit, Halloween fic

“ Being a vessel for the King of Curses himself inevitably came with its array of predictable inconveniences - which was putting it in very mild terms.” — Helping Hand (fandom: Jujutsu Kaisen, ships: Yuuji x everyone), explicit, crack treated seriously, sex comedy

I’m noticing I’m either providing context or jumping straight in the middle of action and there’s no in between lol. Idk, seems like I need to work on my first lines. (The other thing I’m noticing is that I have incredible range 😎)

Also: 1 through 5 are the most recent ones and they have all been horrendously overlooked (probably because they’re kinda niche), so if they’re up your alley come give them a look! (and maybe drop some kudos and a comment, I could use some feedback to fight off writer’s block 🙏)

Tagging: @shydroid3000 , @azol-otl , @saccade-writing (no pressure, ofc)

[darkimaginativeplace]

“Homecoming”

Words: 5059

Chapters: 1/1

Language: English

Fandoms: 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Anime & Manga)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M, Multi

Characters: Fushiguro Megumi, Itadori Yuuji, Toudou Aoi (Jujutsu Kaisen)

Relationships: Fushiguro Megumi/Itadori Yuuji, Fushiguro Megumi/Toudou Aoi, Itadori Yuuji/Toudou Aoi, Fushiguro Megumi/Itadori Yuuji/Toudou Aoi

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - No Curses (Jujutsu Kaisen), Aged-Up Character(s), Cohabitation, Cozy, Domestic Bliss, Toudou Aoi Has a Big Dick, Threesome - M/M/M, Trans Character, Trans Fushiguro Megumi, Oral Sex, Vaginal Fingering, Intercrural Sex, Kissing, Fushiguro Megumi is a pillow princess, Fushiguro Megumi Has a Super Soaker Pussy, Domestic Boyfriends, Vaginal Sex, Polyamory, OT3

(Art credit to @bornfreakdraws aka: me)

[darkimaginativeplace]

ur todoitafushi fic actually made me ascend holy shit its so GOOD

I don’t wanna sound like I’m tooting my own horn too much but: RIGHT? I have been sitting on that one for so long I thought I was never gonna make it work so I’m pretty happy that I did. I’m a bit disappointed by the lack of reactions to it tbh, I thought it was going to have an audience of more than three people but alas. It’s still the three of us again. It’s not the party I was hoping for but at least we’re in good company 🤝

(the link to the fic in question for anyone who’s curious)

[darkimaginativeplace]

came from ur enzn fic... more please you're so talented

Damn;; thanks;;;

I actually (finally) had an idea for a possible sequel to Homoeostasis that (a handful of) people have been asking for. I just need to sit on it for a while and come up with a compelling enough concept to pull it off and I might write it at some point.

[darkimaginativeplace]

"so much of the living, love, is the being (un)known"

Rating: Explicit Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Category: M/M Fandom: Heated Rivalry (TV) Relationship: Shane Hollander / Ilya Rozanov Characters: Ilya Rozanov, Shane Hollander, Svetlana Vetrova, Hayden Pike, Jacki Pike, Jade Pike, Ruby Pike, Amber Pike Additional Tags: Missing Scene, Character Study, Post canon, The Long Game Spoilers, 5 + 1 Things, Slow Burn, Established Relationship, Fluff and Angst, Flirting, Ilya Rozanov is a Little Shit

Summary:

Five times Ilya pretended not to know Shane (and one time he truly didn't)

(Art credit: @bornfreakdraws aka me)

[darkimaginativeplace]

"The Last Order"

Rating: Explicit Archive Warning: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Category: M/M Fandom: Dragon Ball Z Relationship: Raditz/Vegeta (Dragon Ball) Characters: Raditz (Dragon Ball), Vegeta (Dragon Ball) Additional Tags: Missing Scene, Gay Sex, knight x prince dynamic, loyal dog x master dynamic, Rimming, Oral Sex, Rough Sex, Biting, Mild Blood, Blood As Lube, Food Sex, Power Dynamics, Power Imbalance, Power Play, Power Bottom, Angst, Nipple Play, Body Worship, Ass to Mouth, Creampie, Anal Sex

Summary:

"It's an order, Raditz," Vegeta said, his voice hard and terse. His aura grew so sharp it froze the blood in Raditz's veins, chilling him to his bones. "You will go to Earth and bring Kakarot back to me. Dare to disappoint me in any way and I swear on my pride as a saiyan it will be the last order you'll get from me." Raditz understood from his stony gaze that he had no choice but to obey. He'd been a fool to think that the loyalty that was obsessively requested of him would be enough to truly satisfy the yawning dread inside Vegeta. After all, royalty or not, they were both caged animals lashing at each other. In the Prince's heart there was no space for anyone other than himself and the pride he sought to maintain. Raditz had to bite his tongue and bow his head in defeat. He would submit or die, that was the choice that he'd been afforded to him. "I will do as you command, my Prince," he said. Vegeta had no way of knowing that, for Raditz, that would truly be his final, fatal order.

In which Vegeta needs to reassert himself as Prince and Raditz proves himself a loyal dog for him.

[ao3feed-itafushi]

Homecoming

by scribblescribbles "He's in quite a mood, isn't he?" Aoi asks, leaning in close to his ear. "Looks like it," Yuuji manages. "Mmh." Aoi slowly slides his pants all the way down below his ass, appreciatively copping a feel of his bare cheek in that easy, proprietary way that makes Yuuji want to arch his back into the touch. He feels so exposed. He feels before he sees Megumi's eyes on him, sultry and clearly interested. Appraising. It arouses Yuuji's interest in turn, finally catching on. Aoi's voice is low and smoky when he whisper conspiratorially to him: "What are we going to do about that?" Yuuji feels his dick perk up in anticipation. Megumi comes home late and has his two boyfriends help him unwind after a long, gruelling day at work. Words: 5059, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Anime & Manga) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M, Multi Characters: Fushiguro Megumi, Itadori Yuuji, Toudou Aoi (Jujutsu Kaisen) Relationships: Fushiguro Megumi/Itadori Yuuji, Fushiguro Megumi/Toudou Aoi, Itadori Yuuji/Toudou Aoi, Fushiguro Megumi/Itadori Yuuji/Toudou Aoi Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - No Curses (Jujutsu Kaisen), Aged-Up Character(s), Cohabitation, Cozy, Domestic Bliss, Toudou Aoi Has a Big Dick, Threesome - M/M/M, Trans Character, Trans Fushiguro Megumi, Oral Sex, Vaginal Fingering, Intercrural Sex, Kissing, Fushiguro Megumi is a pillow princess, Fushiguro Megumi Has a Super Soaker Pussy, Domestic Boyfriends, Vaginal Sex, Polyamory, OT3 from AO3 works tagged 'Fushiguro Megumi/Itadori Yuuji' https://ift.tt/dpt1onM

[darkimaginativeplace]

Oh look, it’s my fic!

[sarcasticsciencefictionwriter]

"I sort fics by kudos and only kudos on stories with high kudos counts, why aren't there more stories with high kudos, I ran out of things to read." You're part of the problem.

"Authors artificially inflate comment counts by thanking people, I can't find anything with a real comment count to read." No they fucking are not, they're grateful for engagement.

"I can't read anything under 100k." That's the majority of fics you're ignoring, most novels aren't even that long.

"I don't have time to look for the incredibly rare diamond in the rough, so I won't read anything below a certain amount of kudos, comments, and hits." Those fics are popular because people gave them a chance and then snobs like you found them.

"I won't read anthing with a single typos." You made typos in that sentence, get off your high horse.

"One singular author didn't thank me for commenting, I'm never commenting on any fic again so I don't get burned." You're punishing people because someone didn't give you engagement they don't owe you that they might not have seen.

"This fic is three months old, it's so old, it doesn't matter if I comment or kudos, it's old." Fics do not have expiration dates, comment and kudos.

You're killing your fandoms with your snobbish behaviors.

[ao3statss]

There are currently 414,472 fics without a single kudos.

2,948,374 under 10 kudos

If anyone was wondering.

[darkimaginativeplace]

Hey, so I just found out about your art account… WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD AT BOTH WRITING AND DRAWING?!?! It’s kinda unfair for you to be this multitalented and skilled, I’m lowkey in awe rn 🥲

The key is starting out horrible at it and never letting that stop you from doing it again ✌️

Thank you so much, kind anon!! I hope you have a wonderful day!

[darkimaginativeplace]

“Bed and Board”

Chapters: 1/1

Fandom: 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Anime & Manga) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Itadori Yuuji/Toudou Aoi Additional Tags: Aged-Up Character(s), Post-Canon, Vacation, Smut, Fluff and Smut, Domestic Fluff, Stuffing (but only slightly), Belly Kink (If You Squint), Explicit Sexual Content, Somnophilia, Consensual Somnophilia, Consensual Sex, Oral Sex, Toudou Aoi Has a Big Dick, Belly Rubs, Friends With Benefits, Shameless Smut, Scent Kink, if cozy were a kink this would be it, Sleepy Cuddles, Cuddling & Snuggling Language: English

Summary:

"You're going to follow the doctor's orders and keep that knee immobile, understood?" Yuuji chides, warningly pointing his dripping fork at him. "I'll make sure that you do." "Oh? Sound like I can look forward to a whole week of tender, brotherly care, then," Todo concedes, looking pleased. "You don't sound too mad about it now," Yuuji scoffs, amused. Todo seems to have come around faster than Yuuji has, considering he kept trying to walk the injury off and argue with the doctors just hours before. "I'm sure my dear brother will come up with some other way to pass the time," Todo says, warmly, bringing another juicy, steaming bite to his lips. "I know I'm in good hands."

Todo gets injured on the first day of their long-awaited winter vacation and Yuuji has to take care of him.

(art credit @bornfreakdraws​ aka: me)

[heywriters]

HEY, Romance Writers!

A few followers have asked for tips on writing romance into their stories or as the basis of their stories. Here’s a masterlist of sources that may help.

General Romance:

What Defines Romantic Love?

How to Plot a Romance Novel

Slowburn Romance

When Friends Fall for Each Other (ask)

Tips for Writing a Character Who Has a Crush

Tips on Writing Unrequited Love 

Writing Healthy Couples in Fiction

An Antidote to “Love at First Sight”

How Attractive Should Your Characters Be?

3 Great Ways to Show That Your Character Is In Love

Seven Great Sources of Conflict for Romances

9 Romance Writing Mistakes to Avoid

How to Write a Kissing Scene in a Romance Novel

Types of Kisses and Kissing + This Post Is All About Kisses

List of Ideas to Keep Romantic Tension High

100 Questions for Character Couples

How Do I Make the Relationship Development Realistic?

How Do I Know If Two People Are Compatible?

Healthy Relationships Can Include Teasing

How to Write a YA Romance Without Cliché   

Intercultural Romance:

How do I write an interracial couple accurately? (ask)

15 Common Stereotypes About Intercultural Relationships

Cross Cultural Relationships

14 Experiences in a Cross-Cultural Relationship

Things to Avoid When Writing Interracial Romance

writingwithcolor: Interracial Relationships (w/ links)

Bad Romance:

Things to Keep Out of Your Healthy Relationships!

Removing the Creeps From Romance

Why The Surprise Kiss Must Go

Possessiveness 101

10 Signs You May Be in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Edward & Bella Are In An Abusive Relationship

Red Flags, Verbal Abuse, Stalking… | Script Shrink

5 Huge Mistakes Ruining the Romantic Relationships in Your Book

How do you write a [bad] relationship without romanticising it? (ask)

General Tips for Writing Characters Love Interests:

How to Write from a Guy’s POV

7 Point-of-View Basics Every Writer Should Know

How Do You Describe a Character?

4 Ways to Make Readers Instantly Loathe Your Character Descriptions

3 Signs Your Story’s Characters Are Too Perfect

Is a Quirk Just What Your Character Needs?

Six Types of Character Flaws

Is Your Character Optimistic Or Pessimistic?

5 Ways to Keep Characters Consistent

9 Simple and Powerful Ways to Write Body Language

10 Body Language Tricks for Deeper Characterization

Describing People Part Three: Gestures, Expressions, and Mannerisms

33 Ways To Write Stronger Characters

Conveying Character Emotion

Distinguishing Characters in Dialogue

How to Make Readers Love an Unlikable Character…  

Characters: Likability Is Overrated

Relationships in General:

How to Create Powerful Character Combos

8 Secrets To Writing Strong Character Relationships

Character Relationships: 6 Tips for Crafting Real Connections

Writing Relationships: Hate to Love

Stereotypes, Archetypes, & Tropes:

Five Signs Your Story Is Sexist: Part 1, Part 2

Five Signs Your Story Is Sexist – Against Men

TVTropes: Always Female vs Always Male

Born Sexy Yesterday & other harmful tropes at Pop Culture Detective

Manic Pixie Dream Girl

7 (Overused) Female Love Interests

Other Resource Lists

Resources For Romance Writers

thewritershelpers FAQ (romance, kissing, sexuality, etc)

#romance | WordsnStuff

#romance | Hey, Writers!

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[parttimehuman]

A few things I (a fanfiction writer) want you to know

 I write fanfiction because I love the characters and ships I write. I’m not a published author, nor am I trying to become one. I’m here because I got obsessed with a stupid tv show. That’s it. 

Kudos and/or comments fuel me more than you can imagine. 

Every day, I get a ‘You’ve got Kudos!’ email. Every day, I open it. I take note of which of my fics have been given kudos. I take note of the usernames I find there. If you’ve left kudos on one of my fics before, I’ll recognize you. I take a moment to appreciate your support. I feel validated and inspired after this. 

When someone comments on one of my fics for the first time, I go ‘Oh hey there, new friend. Welcome to my world.’

If you’ve commented on one of my fics more then once, I know you. I’ve checked out your profile, your works, your bookmarks. When I see your username, I feel like I’m meeting a friend. I’m like ‘This is the person who likes the same rarepair I do.’ - ‘This is the lover of fuff/smut/angst fics.’ I remember.

I read every comment I ever get, many of them more than once. I try to answer them all. I’m not always fast with that, but I promise you, I appreciate the hell out of your feedback. Sometimes people ask me why I’m grinning so dumbly down at my phone, and many times it’s because I just got a new comment. You’re making my day with this. 

Sometimes I get a comment on a WIP I haven’t updated in a while, and in most cases, it motivates me to get the next chapter out. You’re reminding me why I started writing this story. You’re making me want to finish it. 

When I feel down and unable to write, I go back to the comments on stories that mean a lot to me personally. They give me new life. I treasure them. You have no idea how long they stick with me. 

My ask box is always open. You want to express an opinion on my writing anonymously? You have a prompt, an idea, a wish? You probably don’t know how easy I am to persuade to write something. Honestly, try it. 

No fic is too old to comment on it. Never. 

If you’re too shy to leave a comment, you are valid. I’m happy to have you as a reader. I’m a crazy fangirl like you. I’m dying to talk to you. If you can’t, that’s perfectly fine though. 

If you don’t know what to comment, believe me when I say that it doesn’t matter as long as it isn’t rude. You’re too tired to leave a proper comment? I read fics at 2am too my friend, I understand. You don’t know how to put your thoughts into words? You can literally leave me a HI and I’ll be happy about it. 

If you’re too shy to comment in English because you’re not a native speaker, you’re valid. You’re good enough to read fics in this language, you can be proud of that. I know how to use a translator. You may comment in whatever language you want to. I’m not a native speaker either, I’ve long stopped trying to sound like one. I take no shame in that. 

If you have ever taken time out of your day to read one of my stories, I appreciate you so much. If you have ever hit the kudos button on one of my stories, I appreciate you so much. If you have ever written me a comment, shared your genuine feelings about my writing with me, you are responsible for a big, stupid smile on my face and a significant bit of motivation. 

Thank you!

[insomniamamma]

The anon button is not for hate. The anon button is for horny and embarrassed about it.

[miscling]

rb if you want people to be horny and embarrassed on anon in your inbox

[darkimaginativeplace]

Another tagging game, thank you @mitchmatchedsocks for tagging me!

Favourite colour: oof, I truly don’t know. Might be a copper or a deep, soothing blue or a bright red, it really depends on the context I’m using/experiencing the colour.

Last Song: Space Jam from Quad City DJs 💀 (don’t ask lmao)

Currently Reading: The Tao of Tai-Chi Chuan by Tsung Hwa Jou

Currently Watching: Gurren Lagann and Arrested Development

Currently Craving: a fucking break from it all :’)

Tagging: @saccade-writing @shydroid3000 @retrodynamics @naryrising