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Something I've realized after rejoining fandom after not being in any since 2018, is that weirdly, I have felt the most creative I have in a while. Like I was stuck in this work, school, sleep, repeat cycle for like years.

Then I fell back into Hetalia and suddenly I'm always writing something, always coming up with ideas, and god its nice to not feel like a crisis management system all the time.

[reysamess]

what's your writing process? do you think about anything specifically when you're writing? how is it writing with a co-author? does that make things complicated?

We'll take this question by question for organization purposes!

What's my writing process?

I wouldn't say I really have a concrete process, honestly for my own personal projects it's very touch and go. However, when I am co-authoring, or planning with Lou, we usually tend to brainstorm up the main over-arching plot, then the plot points we want, filler and then we outline. After the outline it becomes a roleplay, because it's easier for our brains to formulate the story that way. We don't pick particular characters, we just write until we feel like there's a natural stopping point, and the next person picks it up after.

Do I think about anything specifically when I'm writing?

This is a fun question. I think a lot about the character's reaction to things. When I first started writing a lot of my characters reacted the same because I was using my own personal experiences and how I would react, but over time I have learned how to separate myself from the characters I'm writing.

I also lack the ability to see pictures/images/whatever, in my head so I also think about the feeling/sound/texture of the scene I'm working on. Sensory details are my best friend, because I cannot get into the scene otherwise.

How is it writing with a co-author?

For me, it's a little different, because Lou and I have been writing together for the better part of thirteen years. They have seen my writing style evolve over time, and our communication/line of thinking is usually on par with each other. I enjoy it a lot, it's easier to catch plot holes, or have someone tell you your idea is a little stupid or needs to be a bit more grounded. Lou is great at remembering small little things I have a tendency to forget.

Overall, in my experience, it has been very fun, and I hope to continue to write with Lou for a very very long time. If they'll have me.

Does writing with a co-author make things complicated?

To be brutally honest? Yes. It absolutely can be, there's a lot of communication, compromise, cutting and cleaning, and editing that's involved in writing WITH someone rather then for them.

Some stuff that comes up, at least between me and Lou is like; - Is my vision for the character aligning with theirs? - Do they like this plot point? - Are they feeling the scene the same way I am? - Did I overemphasize a plot point that they don't feel is important?

Bottom line is that it's all about communication, breaking down the workload fairly, and just generally being on the same page.

So yes, it can be complicated, but I think it's incredibly worth it.

@4kids-luffy - Anything you want to add friendo?

[reysamess]

What gave you the idea for MaC? Do you plan to keep writing more hetalia fanstuff after it's done? Love your work!! xxx

So basically.

I had asked Lou for literal years to write prumano with me because I'm annoying and persistent. They finally cracked, but said it needed to be dramatic and tragic.

I proposed second chance romance, they proposed pregnancy drama and then the evil plotting started there.

As for if we plan on writing any other hetalia fanworks.... we have a lot planned dear anon. Stay tuned!!

@4kids-luffy

[reysamess]

Do you ever want to write more gerita fics, you guys write great and helathy gerita unlike anything i've ever read before?

GerIta is for sure on our list of fics to write!! They also show up a lot in other stories we have planned!

@4kids-luffy

[reysamess]

ngl i thought you were gay

I very commonly say that my husband is the only man I can tolerate, and had we not gotten together in college, I would probably have been with a woman....

So... you're probably not far off lol

[reysamess]

You give off people pleaser vibes

I'm a recovering people pleaser. I was for a very long time, but have since learned about boundaries and strictly enforce them.

Though sometimes, I do fall into those habits, particularly with my dad.

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i assumed you were trans 🤐

I am not! But I did think I was at one point, but have always been supportive!

[reysamess]

Oh! You’re married? Wow how cool is that! Most of my favourite authors seem to be married haha Is your husband supportive of your passion for writing? I too have a boyfriend and I don’t know if I should tell him that I enjoy writing fanfiction ahah… cause I’m scared he’ll think I’m weird 😭 But he already knows I watch anime and stuff but saying I write definitely makes me seem geeky-er… He likes anime too but he’s not one to indulge with the actual fandoms and communities, just likes watching it. Help a girl out on how you told your man, if you told him that is!

Aha, yeah I've been married for almost two years. I don't think I ever explicitly told him like on purpose? It kinda just came up when he saw me furiously typing and his curiosity got the better of him.

I think though, if someone loves you they'll know that your interests are part of you so, even if he thinks its a lil weird (my husband does... a little lol the whole fandom concept is something he doesn't quite get), they'll love you anyway.

That's just my 2 cents tho.