Everlark Author Tag
Everlark authors, I want to hear from you! Answer as many of these are you like, or even add more questions!
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1. What inspired you to start writing Everlark fanfiction?
I started in RPF, writing JHutch fanfiction. Since he was the actor who played Peeta, I noticed a lot of Everlark fanfiction on my dash--almost all from the second and third rounds of @promptsinpanem. When round 4 came out, I had written three full-length fanfictions and was ready for a new challenge. I decided to dip my toe in the Everlark pool and have since produced 75+ Everlark stories of varying lengths. No regrets.
2. How did you choose your handle name (tumblr, ao3, ff)?
My tumblr name (hutchhitched) is for alliteration, and my AO3 name (hutchabelle) is the ship name of the two main characters in my first fanfiction and a play on my last name.
3. Any other THG pairings you ship?
Not necessarily, but I’m not opposed to any of them either.
4. Favorite character to write?
Peeta’s my favorite character, but I usually end up writing from Katniss’ POV. I’m not sure why, but I think it’s because I get to describe Peeta that way--which is never a bad thing.
5. Weird habits while writing?
I don’t really think I have any, but there are a couple of quirks. First, I usually have a word limit in mind before I start and work to hit that and then see if the story is complete. Sometimes that means stories get a lot longer than planned and some probably have some unnecessary scenes. Second, I always include double spaces between sentences when writing and then take them out for formatting during editing.
6. Any advice for other Everlark writers?
Get a beta that’s studied writing and/or literature and isn’t afraid to critique your writing. A beta that doesn’t know how to fix grammar or plotholes is a reader who sees your stuff before it’s posted, not a beta.
If you’re one of the old guard, welcome the new contributors and support their stuff. If you’re one of the new ones, check out what’s been posted in the past--both by those who are still writing and those who have moved on. Knowing the history of a fandom is important to building community. Welcoming new people is important to maintain a vital and thriving community. Both are needed.
7. Favorite thing about our fandom?
This builds a little bit on the second point for question 6, which is the revitalization and continuation of the Everlark fandom. Many, many, many people have come and gone in the fandom. Many have lamented that things are different, and that’s true. However, there are new contributors every day, and that’s exciting. We’re a fandom that will endure, adapt, change, and grow. That’s the mark of a healthy community, and I’m proud and thrilled to be a part of it.
Tagging:
I’m sure a bunch of you have done this already (Sorry for the delay, @creamytinydays!), but I’m tagging a few of you anyway. Feel free to ignore if you’ve already done it or have moved on. <3 @jennagill, @xerxia31, @deinde-prandium, @lifeisshiny, @thegirlfromoverthepond, @everhutcher, @joshs-left-earlobe
