Tuna Enthusiast

TERFs not welcome. 28, aego, sensitive and tired

[mustyoudothat]

Welcome!

I write on AO3: itsalltheory

This blog is my only blog so it basically has a bit of everything, but probably the main topic is my beloved Bishova.

This post is supposed to be pinned so I'll be editing it when the mood strikes.

Anyway, hi, welcome. Have a cup of tea.

[yorkshireteauk]

kate is half asleep when yelena Finally gets into bed and right as kate is going to say good night, yelena casually pulls a tooth out and kate almost passes out until yelena explains it got knocked out years ago and is a prosthetic

[mustyoudothat]

For the Fanfiction Writing Asks:

1. Do you daydream a lot before you write, or go for it as soon as the ideas strike?

18. Do you enjoy research? Which fic of yours required the most research?

25. What’s your favorite part of the writing process (worldbuilding, brainstorming/outlining, writing, editing, etc)?

78. What motivates you during the writing process?

(I feel like we’ve touched on at least part of 18 in some comments at some point before, but everyone’s getting it from me this go-round 🤣)

1. Do you daydream a lot before you write, or go for it as soon as the ideas strike?

Usually I daydream a lot and then sit down to write and an absolute block happens 😂

But seriously, my most effective writing happens when I have an idea, note it down as quickly as possible, then work on it once I'm able to (preferably that day, but it's been hard to do that recently).

18. Do you enjoy research? Which fic or yours required the most research?

I enjoy research, especially history. You would think the most research was my The Dame in the Shadow fic, which takes place in 50s NYC, but it was in fact my Don't You Leave Too series.

I read a lot about trauma, PTSD, and relationships affected by it. I even listened to The Body Keeps the Score. Later, once Anya (their daughter, who was raised in the Red Room) came along, I read about child development and trauma as well. Pregnancy also came into play in that series, so I researched that too. How much detail actually made it in varied (and mistakes no doubt were made!), but it was good to have the background knowledge.

25. What's your favorite part of the writing process (worldbuilding, brainstorming/outlining, writing, editing, etc)?

My favourite part is the writing itself, especially if I get into a flow state. Second favourite is the editing. Once you're locked in, it feels (dare I say it?) easy. Or at least, you don't want to lie on the floor.

78. What motivates you during the writing process?

Had to really think about this one. I love creating something that I would want to read, so I'd say the finished product is a big motivator. The process is great, but I can be quite result oriented (a blessing and a curse - can you tell I'm from a SportsTM family?)

Another motivator is the readers. This is why commenting is very important, as it lets fic writers know that they aren't posting work into a vacuum. I haven't been reading much recently, but when I do I leave comments. Before I started writing, I didn't think much about it, now I know how much of a difference it makes.

Another motivator: it makes me feel better. I started writing in a bad time in my life (I think I posted about that ages ago) and fic writing, especially the Don't You Leave Too series, was one of the few bright spots. Even when I know something won't get finished today, or I realise I need to scrap a big chunk of work, I know that the act of writing is and will make me feel more whole. So... mental health motivates me, I guess.

[characterlimit]

just gotta throw my all-time favourite Giles scene into the mix

RIP Anthony Head, a truly generational talent.

[sconesfortea]

RIP Anthony Stewart Head (1954 - 2026)

[kisakisaxo]

Happy pride month Marvel pls make Bishova canon

[digitalkiddo]

If you're writing anything involving cons, scams, heists, or morally questionable characters who are very good at lying, here are some free resources I've been using for research. Saving you the "why is this in my search history" anxiety.

1. The FBI's Famous Cases & Criminals archive (fbi.gov/history/famous-cases) has detailed breakdowns of real fraud cases, Ponzi schemes, and confidence operations. The language they use is clinical and precise, which is perfect for getting the procedural details right.

2. The FTC Consumer Sentinel Network publishes annual reports on the most common fraud tactics in the US. Great for understanding how modern scams actually work and what makes people fall for them.

3. The Smithsonian's American Art Museum has a free digital collection of forgery case studies. If your character forges documents or art, this is gold.

4. Court Listener (courtlistener.com) is a free legal database where you can read actual court transcripts from fraud trials. Want to know how a real con artist talks under oath? This is where you find out.

5. The Internet Archive's collection of old newspaper crime sections. Search for "confidence man" or "swindle" in papers from the 1920s through 1960s and you'll find incredible real stories that would feel too dramatic for fiction.

Bonus: The Psychology of Fraud section on the Association for Psychological Science website has accessible articles about why people trust, how deception works cognitively, and what makes someone a convincing liar. Essential reading if you want your con artist characters to feel psychologically real.

Reblog to save for later. Your WIP will thank you.

[luck-system-shenanigans]

i feel like im a weird age where i got just a blurry glimpse at the world Before. it used to be cold in the mornings and websites had fun games and the search results showed you what you searched for. covid wasn't a thing. can anybody fucking hear me. did i dream it all????

[durnesque-esque]

You didn't dream it. It was real and it was stolen from us.

We can't get it back, but we can fight to restore what was good and make what wasn't good, better.

[allsassnoclass]

Fanfiction Writing Asks

Do you daydream a lot before you write, or go for it as soon as the ideas strike?

Where do you get your fic ideas?

Do you share your fic ideas, or do you keep them to yourself?

How do you choose which fics to write?

How many wips do you have?  What fandoms/pairings are they for?

What’s the last line you wrote?

Post a snippet from a wip.

Post an out-of-context spoiler from a wip.

Does this word [chosen by asker] appear in your current wip?

Do you work on multiple wips or stick to one fic at a time?

Do you write scenes in order, or do you jump around?

Do you outline your fics?  If yes, how detailed are your outlines?  How far do you stray from them?

Do you listen to music while you write?  If yes, what have you been listening to recently?

What is your favorite location and position to write in?

What’s your favorite time to write?

Do you write by hand, on your phone, or on your laptop?

Do you have a writing routine?

Do you enjoy research?  Which fic of yours required the most research?

Do you enjoy creating OCs or do you prefer to stick solely to canon characters?

Do you prefer writing AUs or canon fics?

Do you prefer writing chaptered fics or one-shots?

Do you title your fics before, during, or after the writing process?  How do you come up with titles?

Is writing the beginning, middle, or end of the story easiest? Hardest?

How do you choose whose POV to write in?

What’s your favorite part of the writing process (worldbuilding, brainstorming/outlining, writing, editing, etc)?

What’s your least favorite part of the writing process?

What area of writing do you feel strongest in?

What area of writing do you want to improve in?

What’s something about your writing that you’re proud of?

How much do you edit your fics?  Do you edit as you write or wait until you finish the first draft?

Do you use a beta reader/editor?

Do you take fic requests?  Why or why not?

Is there a specific word count that you hold yourself to/enjoy writing the most?

How much of your personal life/experience do you include in your fics?

What’s your favorite fic you’ve posted?

What fic are you proudest of?

What fic has been the hardest for you to write?

What is your most self-indulgent posted story?

What’s your most self-indulgent wip?

What is your favorite world that you’ve created for a fic?

Who’s your favorite character you’ve written?

What’s your favorite title that you’ve come up with?

Is there a trope or idea that you’d really like to write but haven’t yet?

What is your favorite genre to write?

What genre/trope do you tend to write the most?

If you could only write one type of AU for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Is there a trope that you’ve written before but are now sick of?

Who is your favorite character to write for?  Has this changed since you’ve started writing for that fandom?

What fic of yours would you say is the best introduction to you as a writer?

How would you describe your writing style?

Does what you like to write differ from what you like to read?

What’s the average word count of your fics?

What is the most-used tag on your ao3?

What’s the fandom/pairing distribution of your posted fics?

Have you noticed any patterns in your fics?  Words/expressions that appear a lot, themes, common settings, etc?

Are there any fics that you would change or rewrite if given the chance?

How conscious are you about including symbolism or foreshadowing in your fics?

Do you have a favorite piece of figurative language you’ve written?

Have you participated in any fic events/writing challenges?  If yes, what were they and did you enjoy them?

In [insert fic], what inspired the idea for the plot?

In [insert fic], what’s your favorite scene that you wrote?

In [insert fic], is there a deleted scene/idea you wish you could have included?  Why did it get cut?

What was the hardest part of writing [insert fic]?

If you rewrote [insert fic] now, would you change anything?

If you wrote a sequel to [insert fic], what would happen in it?

What’s a fun fact about [insert fic]?

If a fic was titled [insert made up title], what would this story be about/how would you write it?

Are there any fics that influenced you to write the way you do?

What are your favorite fics at the moment?

Are you subscribed to any writers on AO3?

Do you spend more time reading or writing?

What’s your favorite writing compliment you’ve gotten?

What do you tend to get complimented on the most about your writing?

Do you have a fic you wish got a bit more love?

Is there a particular fic that readers gravitated towards that you didn’t expect?

How do you deal with writing pressure, whether internal or external?

Why do you enjoy writing fanfiction?

What motivates you during the writing process?

Do you have any writing advice you want to share?

Free space - asker can come up with any writing or fic-related question they want!

[lezbehonesthere]

In honour of pride month I will be giving up all aspirations and devoting my life to reading gay fanfiction

[tarragonthedragon]

in 2026 i am wishing for all of us the energy of bilbo baggins, who was headhunted for an extremely well paid role he had no qualifications or experience for, blagged the interview, and within his first week found a magic ring that does the job for him

[bananonbinary]

one of the hardest things to learn as a depressed former Gifted Kid™ is that half-assed is better than nothing. take the 50%, 40%, even 20% job. scrubbing your face is better than not taking a shower at all. picking up your clothes is better than never cleaning. nibbling on some bread is better than starving.

DO THINGS HALFWAY. NOW YOU’RE 100% BETTER OFF THAN YOU WERE BEFORE.

[redheadhatchet]

One of my college professors used to say “anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.”  I didn’t understand that for years because I didn’t do anything poorly, I couldn’t do anything poorly, I had to Do Everything Perfectly.

But brushing your teeth for 30 seconds is better than not brushing them at all when that 2 minutes seems exhausting.  Doing ten minutes of yoga is better than 10 minutes of sitting when 30 minutes of cardio sounds impossible.  Changing my clothes is good when a whole shower is impossible.  Standing on the porch for a few minutes is worth it after being in the house for three straight days because I don’t have the energy to go anywhere.

Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly… because doing it poorly is better than not doing it.

[resetium]

someone please hit me over the head with this post every day for like the next week thanks. a mention, a reblog with text, a message, something.

[blackwoolncrown]

You must understand that perfectionism isn’t striving for excellence, it’s a crippling fear of being flawed and therefore worth abandonment or punishment. It’s a kind of psychological avoidance. You’re avoiding fear and failure , not embracing the thing you want to do bc if it was about the thing you want to do you’d be fine with partial victory.

[mailenskygirl]

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

[nicothespy]

i think when representing trauma and PTSD in media we should explore hallucinations more. not the ones where they imagine talking to the person of their trauma because usually that’s written unrealistically but for example:

auditory hallucinations like small sounds, voices that both seem unreal and real, etc. but also tactile ones. touches, skin crawling, all that crap. the feeling of someone being right there in the room with you is also something that i’d like to see represented more because it can be written sooo well. and last but not least the classic flashes compared to the constant hallucinations. the flash of a shadow or a figure or a face that’s gone before you can truly grasp it ykwim

[kosmogrl]

the goal is to always have days so good that you forget you have a phone

[thecrumbez]

Happy Pride Month to those two women dancing together in the foreground of the boat scene in Godzilla (1954).

I’m sorry your romantic foibles were overshadowed by a big ass atomic lizard thing.

[erratic-dragon-fruit]

out of the tags with you