I'm trying to get motivation to work on old WIPs and wanted to do an ask game about it, but I couldn't find any that were exactly what I was thinking so I'm gonna try to make one! I also have a long travel day so hopefully this will help pass the time lmao (sorry if it's a short list)
WRITER'S ASK GAME
WIP Questions
What's the meaning behind the title?
What's your current word count?
Was this story inspired by anything?
What made you stop/pause working on your WIP?
If you took a break from writing (as a whole or just one WIP) what made you stop?
What character is easiest to write for? The hardest?
What's your favorite scene to write?
Give me a word and I'll look in my WIP and post the sentence it's in
OC/MC QUESTIONS
How does your OC/MC handle their physical and mental health?
Does your OC/MC have a best friend? How did they meet?
What about a romantic interest? How did they meet, and what makes them a good pairing?
OC/MC's sexuality?
Does your OC/MC want to be a parent? What kind of parent would they be?
What job do they get as an adult? Do they get to retire?
Thank you for sending this @remnantmassacre! These were really fun to think about and answer <3
💝 what is a fic that got a different response than you were expecting?
A side-fic in the TVOTE ’verse, Outside of Love (AO3 | FFN). It’s a oneshot about the Hyuuga, the brewing discontent among the Branch House, and my OC from TVOTE, Hana… who is in a ~situationship~ with Neji.
This isn’t the kind of fic I ever would have anticipated anyone caring about, and it got way more engagement than I expected. Readers’ reactions to Outside of Love was one of the best surprises y’all have ever given me 🥰
🤍 what's one fic of yours you think people didn't "get"?
Most of my readers pick up what I’m putting down, but there are a few stories that piss off a minority of people. Usually because they don’t understand what "monogamy" means 😂
Obviously the biggest offenders are the fics where Sakura has *ever* encountered a penis that is not Sasuke’s! Most notably, To Leave Your Love Behind (AO3 | FFN).
🕯️was there a fic that was really hard on you to write, or took you to a place you didn't think it would take you?
For Everything There Is a Season (AO3 | FFN). I have such a clear plan for the rest of that story, which is over halfway done, but writing it is very demanding. It’s the only fic I’ve ever written that can trigger me. When I started it, I was excited and inspired. But during my first hiatus, I experienced some things (not miscarriage) that align with Sasuke’s and Sakura’s trauma in FETIAS. And every time I pick it up I go straight to that place mentally. There's a 50/50 chance whether I'll cry if I work on it >.<
All that said, I do hope to finish it one day! It's on a long hiatus, but it's not abandoned.
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If anyone else wants to ask me fanfic questions from this awesome list go for it! Or reblog it for yourself. It's the best one of these I've ever seen ngl
Character Ask Meme! Drop in a random character plus a number (Can be used for OC’s, Comfort Characters, or anything really to do with fictional characters)
1- Favourites thing(s) about this character?
2- What song(s) remind you of this character?
3- Do you like this character?
4- Would you write about this character?
5- What do you not like about this character?
6- Favourite thing this character has said?
7- What do you like most about this character?
8- Do you think this character is underrated or overrated?
9- What’s your favourite headcanon(s) for this character?
10- Who do you like to ship with this character? (If you do of course) Is it another character from the cast or is it an OC?
11- Who do you not like to ship with this character?
12- Have you read any fics about this character? (if it’s not an OC)? Can you recommend anything good?
13- Contrary wise if it is an OC, what’s your favourite story with them in it you’ve written?
14- What outfit would you really like to see this character wear? Or what’s your favourite outfit of theirs?
15- Favourite line of theirs?
16- What do you think would improve this character? Like, character-arc wise?
17- Have you ever had a crush on this character…?
18- What’s something you associate this character with? E.g. a certain colour, object or scenery?
19- What would the show/book/movie be like if this character wasn’t present? (if it’s not an OC)
20- Contrary wise, if this character is an OC, how does their presence change the story?
21- Wild card! Talk about anything to do with this character! Anything at all!
241. What are the biggest holidays celebrated in your world?
242. What form of communication do your characters use wen they’re separated?
243. What is something you need before you can write? (Can be something like music, a writing buddy, or a snack; OR something like a plot, a villain, a motive)
244. How do people get around in your WIP?
245. What personal grooming ritual do your characters do that would seem strange in real life?
1) Name a film that haunts you?
2) Any reoccuring dreams you're willing to share?
3) What places do you feel most drawn to?
4) What weather suits your personality best?
5) What do you collect, or would you collect if you could?
6) What language do you best like the sound of? Which language draws you to it?
7) 5 foods you would like to try? (Drinks count)
8) Are there any genres of music or film that feel like home or create a sense of nostalgia for you?
9) What is your ideal atmosphere?
10) If you were a shape, what shape would you be?
11) 3 of your favourite sounds in the world?
12) What role in a cast or crew appeals to you the most?
13) Do you like to write? What genre/s do you like the best?
14) What does the perfect day look like?
15) Describe yourself in the art of meme?
16) Name 3 things that are going well for you today? (A way to look on the brightside.)
17) Watching any interesting shows or movies?
18) What's the last nonfiction book you read/are reading?
19) Create a funny insult?
20) What is something you always wanted to learn?
21) What is a place you would consider it a goal to be exiled from?
22) Name a mild inconvenience that makes you inconceivably angry?
23) Name your favourite happy accidents?
24) Favourite phase of the moon?
25) Describe an ideal past or future life? (Realism optional.)
26) Ideal hiding spot during the apocalypse, zombie or not?
27) A fictional universe to get trapped in?
28) Top 3 ways to die?
29) Top 3 ways to live?
30) You are trapped on an island with 5 other people, literally anyone. How's it going? How are you leaving?
31) When was the last time you drank anything? (Stay hydrated.)
32) If you were a paint brush, what style would you be?
33) Favourite type of tape?
34) Favourite eating utensil?
35) What type of book covers do you like?
36) Favourite coloured pencil or crayon shade?
37) Do you have a favourite note?
38) Favourite games? (Video or otherwise.)
39) Sike. There's no question 39.
40) What are some of your favourite "infamous" Tumblr posts?
41) Favourite famous photo?
42) Give us a historical antecdote?
43) A piece of random trivia?
44) A fact about one of your interests?
45) You have a keycard pass to go back in time and punch one person in the face. Or read them the riot act. Or whatever it is you want to do. Who is it?
46) If you could change one historical event, which would it be?
47) Info dump about something you're interest in?
48) Talk about something you own that you really love?
49) What is your favourite thing that you've ever made?
50) What is something you really love doing?
51) Your favourite letter?
