Eirlyssa

Writing, creativity, plenty of issues. Likes Tony Stark a lot. Commonly nicknamed either Eir or Lys. You can find my fics on Ao3 as well.

[icannotreadcursive]

I feel like there’s needs to be, like, handbook for authors who post on Ao3 for effective metatext.

By metatext I mean like tagging, summary, and authors notes (especially initial authors notes at the beginning of a fic). The means by which we communicate to our readers what they’re getting into.

Because we kind of all have to learn it by osmosis and there are conventions but nobody’s really taught them at the start, so there’s inconsistencies and misunderstandings or people just not knowing things through no fault of their own.

This ends up breeding frustration and confusion and in the worst cases resentment, hurt, and aggression.

I’m severely tempted to make such a handbook and get it circulating.

I think it would do fandom a lot of good.

[icannotreadcursive]

Good news, I’m writing it

[icannotreadcursive]

Update:

I’m at 9680 words, roughly 16 pages single spaced, with two or three sections to go.

[icannotreadcursive]

Update:

First draft done. 11,100 words, 29 pages with formatting

[icannotreadcursive]

The final draft is getting cleaned up right now. I’ll probably be figuring out how to post it tomorrow.

On which note, anybody know the best way to make a PDF available online?

[icannotreadcursive]

Okay it is done!

Go here for the PDF, or here to view the whole document as a tumblr post.

I recommend the PDF.

Related note: the post length limit on tumblr is apparently more than 13,000 words.

[mikkeneko]

Worth a read; even as a long-time fandom veteran I encountered things I didn’t know were in use, like the “& Related Fandoms” tags.

[veeaziel]

every day i am percieved™️

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

There is a reason for this though!

The original tweet summarizes it pretty well. Fanfic tends to be popular among certain types of neurodivergent people (aka people most likely to read excessively as a child, and have burnout as an adult) for the same reasons that we tend to hyperfixate–neurochemical signaling (I hope I’m using that phrase correctly). What I mean is, for people who are really dependent on changes in dopamine/serotonin/neurotransmitter levels, who have low levels or wonky neural reward systems (perhaps the most common types of neurodivergence)…people like us rely on dependable external sources of those neurochemicals. In order to function, we spend a lot of our free time trying to level out our brain chemistry using things that can reliably bring us a steady stream of joyful moments (rewards) without costing too much of the mental effort that is already in short supply. 

significantly: the investment of reading has to be balanced with a steady “return on investment”–and this return has to start fairly quickly. because again, we don’t have a lot of attention/energy to invest on tiring things. we have perpetual “low batteries” in that regard.

that doesn’t mean these stories are “simple,” or that they lack complexity or value–only that the reward has to come in short regular intervals, and it has to have a low “upfront cost.” these stories are only “easy” to read in the sense that the effort we put into them is rewarded in a timely manner. which is why fanfic stories are so perfectly formulated for neurodivergent readers–they are often beautifully written, but skip a lot of the upfront costs (of introducing new characters, of world-building, of getting the audience emotionally connected to the story elements).

the nature of fanfiction is that the reader has a pre-existing relationship with this world and these characters. that–combined with the shorter average length of fics–means that fan fics very quickly start rewarding the reader in a way that traditional fiction struggles to. that’s not a bad thing! and maybe it’s something more traditionally published writers should be paying attention to.

Fanfic, as a genre, has been uniquely helpful and accessible to many neurodivergent readers who would otherwise struggle to immerse themselves in stories. I’m glad so many of you have found a way to love and enjoy reading again! The important thing is that you are spending time inside stories you love–the way those stories are published or presented to the world is just one detail. The fact that you find joy in the process of reading (or listening!) to stories–that is what matters.

[attackofjak]

I feel understood 🥰

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

a bunch of people have reblogged this with the default “i feel called out” reaction….and i know when we say that we mean it tongue-in-cheek….but this comment sorta blew my mind & shifted my perspective up and to the left a little thank you♥

[zadabug98]

The Serotonin is stored in the Ao3

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

The Serotonin is stored in the Ao3

[monobuu]

Does he always stare like that?

You get used to it.

[possessive-suggestions]

…They did what… to you? No. I will make them pay. You’re fucking mine. And nobody, nobody, lays a goddamn finger on you.

[trainthief]

Me when I get my car back from the mechanics and the adjustment on my seat is all wrong

[primeemeraldheiress]

This is the funniest fucking addition

[eirlyssa]

Surprise, I'm still here! And to celebrate, here's my personal headcanon about soulmates.

A lot of people are afraid it's like this:

Where they are forced to be with someone that fate has decided for them and they don't get a choice.

But really, it's more like this:

Where fate shows them "look, this person could be perfect for you if you're willing to get to know them". You still get the free choice to decide whether you want to or not, it's just fate pointing them out to you.

[eirlyssa]

wisteria; whom do you admire and why? & lilac; if you could go back in time which time period would you visit?

Yayy, thank you for asking!! 💙💙

wisteria; whom do you admire and why? 

Alright, I’m gonna lean into fandom and say Tony Stark here. Not because there aren’t real people I admire or anything, but because he exemplifies a lot of qualities that I admire in people. He’s not a perfect person at all, of course, and there’s also qualities I’m less fond of, but...

To me, he reminds me that it’s never too late to turn things around. It’s never too late to look at things, to see they are Not Right, and to change them. He doesn’t forget what’s gone wrong, doesn’t forget the mistakes he’s made, but he doesn’t let those keep him down. And to me, it is really important to see that it’s never too late, as long as you don’t give up.

lilac; if you could go back in time which time period would you visit? 

Hmmm... There’s periods I’d like to see, people I’d like to meet, but I think if I really had to make a choice, I’d go back to when I was younger, when things weren’t going well in a lot of ways and I needed someone. And I’d sit with myself, and listen, and try to help out. I’d tell myself some of the things I needed to hear back then and people couldn’t tell me for various reasons. I’d let myself cry, and rage, and I’d give myself a hug.

[eirlyssa]

Pumpkin patch?

Thank you very much for your ask!! 💙💙

pumpkin patch; what’s your zodiac sign?

I’m a Cancer :)

[eirlyssa]

Angel's face & Peony 🖤🖤🖤

Thank you so much for the ask!!! 💙 Spoiler alert: this is gonna be a mental health lesson/infodump. I’m sorry xD

angel’s face; what was your favorite bedtime story as a child?

Okay so I asked my mom and her response was “wow, nothing specific comes to mind” so instead I’ll tell you all a secret. Because I know a lot of people are familiar with the whole ‘my brain keeps working and worrying and now I can’t sleep’ and in theory, I’m someone who’s super susceptible to that. In practice, however, I have a trick.Since I’m not gonna be able to stop the thinking, what I do instead is target the thinking. Ever since I was young, I’d make up stories in my mind when going to sleep, and I’d eventually drift off. Often self-indulgent self-insert stories that I never planned to write out anyway, which means I don’t have to worry about remembering any of it the next morning. That way, I can target all that thinking into not-worrying, and the transition to sleep would go more smoothly. It has worked really well for me, and who knows - maybe it’ll help someone else as well.

peony; share a small random book passage that means something to you.

For this, I picked Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson, an utterly humorous and poignant book about mental health and how to deal with its difficulties. A specific passage wasn’t easy to find, since there’s a lot of good ones and a lot of bizarre ones and I wanted one that showed the essence of the book, both the meaningful and the weird, and I think I found it.“Personally, I always compare myself to Galileo because everyone knows he’s fantastic, but he has no spoons at all because he’s dead. So technically I’m better than Galileo because all I’ve done is take a shower and already I’ve accomplished more than him today. If we were having a competition I’d have beaten him in daily accomplishments every damn day of my life. But I’m not gloating because Galileo can’t control his current spoon supply any more than I can, and if Galileo couldn’t figure out how to keep his dwindling spoon supply I think it’s pretty unfair of me to judge myself for mine.” [p242]I love this book, and I still reread it sometimes because it helps me with my own mental issues as well, by encouraging me and reminding me I’m not the only one.

Thank you very much again for the ask, and I do hope you still like the answers!! 💙💙💙

[c-h-e-r-i-e-deactivated20200220]

🌼🌿botanical asks🌻🌙

jasmine; what mythical creature do you wish actually existed?

lavender; soundcloud or vinyls?

primrose; what book does everyone right now need to read?

lunar mist; do you like wearing other people’s shirts/jackets?

bird of paradise; what was the best thing that happened to you this month?

gardenia; what’s a promise you’ve recently made to yourself?

lion’s fairytale; would you rather be the sky, the ocean or the forests?

whirling butterflies; would you kiss the last person you kissed again?

marmalade skies; do you plan your outfits?

apricot drift; how do you feel right now?

everlasting daisy; what’s the last dream you remember having?

queen’s cup; what are you craving right now?

lavender dream; turn ons/offs?

water lilly; when was the last time you cried? why?

lily of the valley; did the one person who hurt you most in your life apologize?

winterberry; do you bite or lick your ice cream?

honey perfume; favorite movie ever?

desert rose; do you like yourself?

snapdragon; have you ever met or seen in person a celebrity?

night owl; how many countries have you visited?

heliotrope; have you ever been in a castle?

creams and sky; what’s the craziest/bravest thing you’ve done?

lantana; what’s on your mind right now?

pumpkin patch; what’s your zodiac sign?

tulip; name 5 facts about yourself.

daphne; do you believe in karma?

queen of the meadow; ever been in love?

wisteria; whom do you admire and why?

angel’s face; what was your favorite bedtime story as a child?

remember me; did you make someone laugh today?

iris; do you believe in ghosts?

lilac; if you could go back in time which time period would you visit?

caramel kisses; would you want to live forever? why/why not?

primula; what makes you sad?

rain lily; was today typical? why/why not?

queen anne’s lace; who do you trust the most?

lady’s slipper; what did you have for breakfast today?

forget me not; do you have any regrets looking back in your life?

lunaria; what’s your favorite fictional universe?

violet; favorite tv show?

sunflower; share a favorite quote.

snowdrop; what does your ideal day look like?

tiger lily; do you have any hobbies?

peony; share a small random book passage that means something to you.

tea rose; what’s something you always wanted to do but were too scared?

honeysuckle; do you usually date people your age or older/younger?

sweet pea; who means the world to you? why?

love in the mist; best books you’ve ever read?

foxglove; who is your favorite cartoon character?

magnolia; coffee or tea?

crown imperial; would you rather be extremely rich or extremely loved?

snowflake; are you a dog or a cat person?

bell flower; what is your biggest addiction?

cosmos; do you ever think about the galaxy?

moonflower; what’s your favorite color?

freesia; do you have a good relationship with your parents and siblings? why/why not?

sundrop; are you a morning or a night person?

poppy; have you ever dealt with a mental illness?

clover; how would your friends describe you?

dandelion; do you consider yourself and extrovert or an introvert?

lilly; what’s something you love watching/reading but you are too embarrassed to admit you do?

anemone; describe yourself in 3 words.

lotus; best memory as a child?

angelonia; what is your eye and hair color?

dahlia; do you like crystals?

buttercup; if you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?

baby’s breath; what’s your hogwarts house?

calendula; biggest pet peeve?

blanker flower; would you rather go to a cocktail party with your best friends or stay home and read a book/watch a movie with your pet?

blazing star; share a secret.

carnation; would you rather live longer or happier?

petunia; who’s story is your biggest inspiration in life? why?

bluebell; do you wear glasses?

nymphea; forest or river?

orchid; do you like exercise?

pansy; do you like poetry?

morning glory; any special talent that you have?

[buckybarnesbingo]

We have officially entered THE LAST DAY of signups!  Cards will begin going out tomorrow for those that have already signed up, and everyone will have their card by April 5th!

If you haven’t signed up yet, get a move on already!

Questions?  Check the FAQ!  More questions?  DM us here, email us at [email protected], or hit us up on our Discord (that last one is the fastest option).

WE’RE REALLY EXCITED!

[eirlyssa]

Picture Tag Game

Rules: describe yourself with 10 pictures you already have. No downloading or searching for new ones. Then Tag 10!

I got tagged by the ever-awesome @trashcanakin​, thank you for that! Now let’s see what we can make of this...

(Art by Sobri)

(Art by Monobuu)

(Art by TheLatestKate)

So that’s me, I guess :P As for my tags - feel free not to if you’re not up for it, but...

@letsallsleepoverwork​ @rebelmeg​ @the-kitteh​ @raethefriendlyghost​ @primekent​ @somystark​ @deathsweetqueen​ @monobuu​ @ali-aliska​ @cinnamon-anemone​

[starkbucksbingo]

Hello Everyone!

We are happy to announce that the StarkBucks Bingo event 2020 is underway!

What the heckidy is this? Well, SBB is a fandom bingo event for the Marvel ship Bucky Barnes x Tony Stark; otherwise known as Winteriron or simply BuckyTony.

We understand that some people know of “StarkBucks” as another name for Stuckony, but this is not a Stuckony bingo. (Though that doesn’t mean you aren’t allowed to write Stuckony if you desire.) Blame our brilliant Trash Mod for this confusion.

Signups will officially open on Sunday, April 12th! We will be accepting signups for the remainder of the month of April! There will be a form posted you will need to fill out to sign up! Cards will go out the first two weeks of May!

The event will run from May 1st all the way through the remainder of the 2020 year!

Those who sign up will be able to swap out up to 3 squares that they don’t like for something different, based on their preferences. You will have 10 days after receiving your card to send in your swap request.

Check out: | FAQ | Scheduling | Discord | Ask Box |

We’ll make sure to spread the word once we get closer, and invite everyone else to signal boost as well

Much love!

SBB Mod Squad

(No Trashbuddies were harmed in the making of this event)

[monobuu]

@hddnone​ and I made a thing!

Title: To Bee or Not to Bee @tonystarkbingo​ Square: K5 - Reincarnation Card # 3087

Read HD’s fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/23363770

It’s the cutest fucking thing ever, go read it. Bonus doodle under the cut~!

Keep reading

[riotwritesthings]

When is a bed not a bed? (When you’re not in it)

WinterIron, T, 2.7k, crack, bedsharing, pining | AO3

Dear @hddnone​, I hear you like bed sharing fic. I also like bed sharing fic, and I ADORE your work and also you. So here’s this. I wrote it in a night I never do that who even am i. As always, thanks to Stella for title assistance.

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“I take it back,” Tony calls out the open doorway, “this safe house is not well stocked, they forgot one very important thing.”

Bucky appears in the doorway a second later, looks around the small bedroom, and then fixes Tony with an unimpressed look.

“There’s only one bed,” Tony says slowly, in case Bucky somehow missed it, but Bucky just shrugs. And of course it’s not a problem for him, he’s not the one uselessly pining away like a character in an old timey romance novel.

“So you take it,” Bucky says, “I hardly sleep anyways.” Then he turns to leave, like that’s just the end of the conversation.

“That is not the end of this conversation!” Tony says, following him back out into the equally tiny living room.

Keep reading

[hddnone]

omg! OMG!!! Bed-sharing!! so much bed-sharing!! so much fighting and shenanigans over the one bed!!! I absolutely adore this @riotfalling you are a GIFT!!!! This is absolutely the cuteness and I love it!!! <3 thank you!

[eirlyssa]

NSFW Rec Friday: Kink Discovery

For the @winterironmonth - my last rec day, since I won’t be doing tomorrow’s.

Old Fashioned Like That by Finely Honed (jaqen_hgar) “No, c’mon, tell me,” Tony pleaded. Bucky knew when he was beat, but he wasn’t quite ready to give in, not just yet. Not with Tony watching him all bright eyed, and curious, every last ounce of his attention zeroed in. It was late—or early, depending on your point of view—the end of a particularly long, awful day, but despite this Bucky was wide awake, and having trouble remembering the last time he felt so relaxed, and playful. Probably the one that best fits the actual prompt - a really cute fic that has Tony spoiling his lover by showing off. [NOTE: need to be logged into Ao3 to read this]

Baby Crazy by RiotFalling For some reason, the children of New York love Bucky Barnes. It’s heartwarming to witness, and it’s making it really hard for Tony to ignore his gigantic crush on the man. Especially because Tony can’t stop suggesting they maybe have a baby together. The rest of the Avengers just want a vacation. Super funny and super cute. I'm not sure it's a 'kink', exactly, but it's certainly something both Tony and Bucky think is super hot, so...

Didn't See That Coming by MysticMedusa With no super villains to fight Clint suggests a competition to see who can use the most fighting abilities of their group. The results leave the Avengers shocked. Bucky and Loki both figure out they've got a competence kink of sorts when they see Tony fighting. [NOTE: Winterfrostiron]

[eirlyssa]

Additional Tags Tag Game

I got tagged by the amazing @trashcanakin​ 💙 thank you!!

To play this, you go to your AO3, then go to works –> filters –> additional tags

Looks like lots of hugs, at least :P

As for tagging others: feel free to ignore this if you don’t want to do it, but - @rayshippouuchiha​ @betheflame​ @primekent​ @the-kitteh​ @raethefriendlyghost​ @tisfan​ @27dragons​ 💙

[radi0-open-door]

[rebelmeg]

*Slams door open* JUST SAY TONY STARK, WE ALL KNOW WHO YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT