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Silver ( @the-silver-field ) is a writer who has been in the fandom for 4-5 years. On what inspires her to create, Silver writes, “Most of the time, it's music. I'll be listening to the radio, or character playlists on Spotify, and little snippets of something will pop into mind. On more rare occasions, I'll be watching a movie and I'll find myself wondering how certain pairings or characters would react to the situations portrayed by the film. After joining Tumblr, I also find that fan art seems to get my own creative juices pumping, especially when I'm feeling particularly low, or hit a road block in my writing. Seeing other artists create does my heart well.”
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Around four or five years! It was around the time that the anime made it to the US. My cousins introduced me to anime, which led me right to our dearest Attack on Titan!
Why did you start shipping Ereri?
It didn't take long for me to start shipping the pair. I love that they put this blind faith and trust in each other, holding each other's lives in their hands. I love how Eren seems to pine after Levi, wanting to impress him and make him proud. I like to think that Levi, though he hides it behind this emotionless facade, is rather fond of the boy, and that he gets little flutters in his chest every time he and Eren interact in any way. Oh and the way Eren looks at his Captain? The way Levi takes care of his brat? It gives me heart palpitations. Not to mention the age gap and height difference is absolutely adorable.
Thematically speaking, what kind of content do you most enjoy making?
I really enjoy any theme to write, though I am a sucker for hurt/comfort. Whether it's canonverse, or an AU, I like how tragedies can bring people together.
What is the work you're proudest of and why?
I am most proud of my work Every Last One. I started writing it just after the finale of season one, and only finished the first chapter late last year. (I was a bit scared to post it.) It's canonverse, but doesn't follow along with the manga since it's...well, a little outdated.
What inspires you to create?
Most of the time, it's music. I'll be listening to the radio, or character playlists on Spotify, and little snippets of something will pop into mind. On more rare occasions, I'll be watching a movie and I'll find myself wondering how certain pairings or characters would react to the situations portrayed by the film. After joining Tumblr, I also find that fan art seems to get my own creative juices pumping, especially when I'm feeling particularly low, or hit a road block in my writing. Seeing other artists create does my heart well.
Is there any work you'd like to share that inspires you?
There are simply too many to name! I feel bad if I mention a few, because I know I've forgotten other's! I really should go through and make a detailed list...
What projects are you currently working on?
I'm currently working on a few WIPs, (Timeless (Ereri), Punk'd (JeanMarco), and the Ghostly series (Ereri)), while continuing to accept prompt requests, participating in monthly fandom prompt blogs, and opening commissions!
What is an area in your work which you're trying to improve on?
Every area. I'm still an amateur. I still have many things to learn as a writer. I never want to see myself as perfect in my art. As soon as I do that, I'll be closing myself off to constructive criticism, shutting out people who may try to me. There's always room for improvement!
What advice do you have for other creators?
Don't let your comment count tell you how good your works are. Just keep going.
Do you have any pets?
I have one dog, a german shepherd mix named Lucy, and a black cat named Kiki!
How do you relax?
I like to go outside for a walk and listen to music, or stay curled up in bed and watch youtube/hulu with some tea.
Tell us about your dream day
To just have one day where I'm off of work, and don't have to do anything. There are no errands to run, no coworkers calling in, just me and AO3.
What music are you into?
Pretty much anything, but right now I'm really into things like The Lumineers, Lord Huron, and Blind Pilot!
What are some of your favorite tv shows?
Oh gee. Well, obviously I'd have to say that Attack on Titan is by far my favorite, but close seconds would have to be My Hero Academia, Noragami, Doctor Who, Sherlock, What on Earth?, and Lost. There are A LOT more, but those are the only ones currently coming to mind!
What are some of your favorite films?
Pirates of the Carribean series, The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, Napoleon Dynamite, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series, Star Wars series, Phantom of the Opera, etc., etc.. There are really just too many to name!
What are some of your favorite books?
Too many to think of! But to name a few, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, the Great Gatsby, Percy Jackson, and Jane Eyre!
1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12! (You don’t have to do them all. Love yooouuu!! 😘💗)
Ayeeee Silver thanks for all these numbers! (love you too!!!)
1. Describe your comfort zone—a typical you-fic. Definitely angst with feels and if it has porn with feels, it’s a nice bonus ^~^
2. Is there a trope you’ve yet to try your hand at, but really want to? Ah, tbh I am still insecure about writing a (good) a/b/o multichap fic :o So far I have two a/b/o one-shots posted, but they didn’t have much depth. I’m just unsure about what a/b/o elements I would like to present how (or not) and so on. Maybe one day I’ll have more confidence in writing this kind of thing…
7. Share a snippet from one of your favorite pieces of prose you’ve written and explain why you’re proud of it. Oof, tbh there are a few now that I like. It’s the easiest if you look at this post of mine here where one had to post 8 fav lines of their own fics + something I wrote only recently ( here ) and ended up liking as well is: ‘Levi was already a head shorter than him, but his unusual timid stance – head lowered, lips bitten, face hidden behind a curtain of mellow raven hair – induced a sense of longing crispness within Eren.He yearned for a haven where he and Levi would be wrapped tightly together by a flannel of love–safe and sound.’
8. (not doing this one bc it’s hard for me to find a good dialogue sorry)
9. Which fic has been the hardest to write? Tbh my Ereri Secret Santa fic ‘Killing Is His Second Name’. For the first time did I write things like action and mafia and hitman AU and I really didn’t know any terms on how to descrive the way someone is handling a gun as he aims at his target and so on. It took me a while until I finished that fic ^^;
10. Which fic has been the easiest to write? Aaaaahh idk I think?? Hmmm I’d say my very old smol (yandere Levi) Ereri one-shot ‘You Are Mine Only’. Bc when I wrote this 2 years ago, I was young and naive and my writing half-assed and bad, so it didn’t take me that long to write it. I think I managed to finish it all in less than an hour wow lol :’D
11. Is writing your passion or just a fun hobby? Fun hobby. I am not talented enough to call it my passion, but honestly that doesn’t bother me at all. I’m doing this for fun, doing it because I have ideas and ships I wanna write about. I don’t care if I don’t get feedback at all (which is highly possible with my rarepair fics), I write solely for myself and I’m happy if others can enjoy it too, but I never necessarily need something back from others ^^
12. Is there an episode above all others that inspires you just a little bit more? I don’t get this question tbh? :O
Hello, everyone! This is just an update message for those of you still waiting on prompt requests. I just wanted to let y’all know that I’m still working on them, it’s just taking me a bit of time right now.
This past week has been a rough one. I won’t go into much detail, but I was feeling really depressed and anxious because of some situations going on in my personal life. Because of that, I took a bit of an impromptu hiatus. I’m feeling better now, but my being here will still be a bit spotty for a while.
As usual, my DMs are always open! You can message me at any time! Though I may not get back to you immediately, I’ll answer as soon as possible! I’m still taking requests, though they may take a while, and commissions are still open!
Thank y’all for your kind comments on my works, your reblogs, and your likes. Your support means the absolute world to me. Most importantly, thank you for your patience. I hope the wait will be worth it. <3
