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[tzaharasykes]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 67/? Fandom: That '70s Show Rating: Mature Relationships: Eric Forman/Caroline Dupree, Eric Forman/Crazy Caroline, Jackie Burkhart/Michael Kelso, Jackie Burkhart/Steven Hyde, Big Rhonda/Fez, Casey Kelso/Donna Pinciotti

After his first relationship meets its bitter end, a resentful Eric turns to anything that can make him feel whole again, including an unlikely companion who shares the same woes of love and loss. As new relationships form, new interests emerge. Old friendships are threatened and unhealthy habits resurface. Will Eric and his newfound love be able to handle the changes, or fall deeper into the pit of instability?

[starryjonquil]

Out of all the characters, which is the easiest one for you to write, and why? 🤓 Not that writing is easy, hope you know what I mean by the question. Thanks!

I get what you mean!

I think the last time I received a similar question I said Jackie was the easiest character I found to write -- or maybe it was that I enjoyed writing her POV the most? -- in any case, my (possibly unhelpful) answer is this: it depends!

A lot of it depends on the context of the chapter I'm drafting and what mood I'm in. At this point I would say that, having written quite a lot of Hyde and Jackie's alternating POVs, I find them both equally easy depending on what I'm writing about. I'll have days (like most people, I'm sure) where my motivation is low no matter who I'm writing for and I'll only be able to cobble together a little bit, and then I'll have days where I somehow manage get out 5k+ words with relative ease, sometimes just the one POV and sometimes alternating between the both of them.

As for why? Much of it is that I simply enjoy writing for both of them. They both have character traits I find admirable and enjoy in fiction (e.g. 'tough exterior, soft interior'), but they both also have flaws that add interesting layers and qualities. In particular, both of them are really great examples of "good does not always mean nice". Jackie is so much more than a spoiled brat, but she's still mean and bossy on occasion. Hyde is so much more than a burnout delinquent, but he's still cynical and exhibits some internalized toxic masculinity from time to time.

Neither of them got the justice they deserved in the canon material, which is also motivating in different ways lol.

Jackie specifically is a fictional character that is very near and dear to my heart, because her confidence/ego was genuinely inspirational to me as a young teen. I remember watching That '70s Show when it was airing and seeing her proudly declare: "I choose me ... listen, if I could run across the beach into my own arms, I would!" Jackie and a couple other female characters around that time were instrumental in me re-evaluating my own self-esteem, and getting to a point in my life where I could say: "Actually I do love myself and I like how I look". Despite the fact that the writers almost certainly meant for her ego to come across as a net negative trait (or something to joke about), I admired that about her, as well as moments that balanced it with with her vulnerability -- because the ability to be vulnerable is very much admirable!

Hopefully this answers your question! Thanks for the ask! 💖

[einsteinsugly]

Making this a T7S tag game, because why not.

Who is the easiest to write? Eric, and then Jackie. I'm good at writing dorks and ramblers.

Who is the hardest to write? Hyde, because he's not a rambler. Then Fez, for obvious reasons.

Who is the most fun to write? Kelso, because he's such a foolish asshole.

Who is the most interesting to write? Laurie. I like digging through her head, and try to get how she ticks.

Who is the biggest chore to write? Fez. He's just an annoying character in general, so yeah.

Tagging @hellowisconsin, @starryjonquil (I know this is your post, lol), @alienscareme, @those70scomics, @randomwriter23, @getyoursorryasstomine, @ariandrine, @queenbookbuff, and whoever else wants to join. :)

[queenbookbuff]

My friend group was very similar to our favorite gang, so I tend to lean into that win I write.

Hyde by far is the easiest for me to write. For a few reasons.

First, I dated a Hyde. It was intense. It left a mark on my heart. A heart he broke. They are so similar and it was such a defining time in my life. To be fair I broke his heart as well. The love was too hot to do anything but burn us both to the ground.

My Hyde was sweet when no one was looking. He could be incredibly closed off like Hyde, had a lot of trauma, and so hated corporate crap, but he was fiercely loyal, protective, and loved hard. I think of him still.

Two, I have worked with so many kids with trauma at a young age and how it shapes them, it is easy for me to understand Hyde.

Third, he is the character in my opinion with the most depth, so there is so much to dig out.

2nd/3rd is Kelso. Which is once again because of guys who I was friends with or within my orbit. My best friend dated one guy that Kelso could have been modeled after. I kicked his ass once. I like to right older Kelso in hopes that he grew out of his douche bag days

2nd/3rd. Jackie. She also has depth and there are parts of her that I fundamentally relate to. Her brash personality. How she loves hard. Her loyalty that I think is often over looked. She belonged with Hyde. I will forever be pissed they ruined it. Besides I love Bad Boy and Rich Girl Trope.

4th Donna and Eric-They are so cliche that they bore me sometimes. They could have done more with Donna. I struggle with what she did to Jackie on the show.

Finally Fez. What a flat character who is annoying as hell and a punch line.

I am not including Red and Kitty in this list.

[randomwriter23]

Thank you for the tag, @einsteinsugly!

My top choice for which character is easiest to write is Eric, hands down. I like digging a bit deeper into his character, exploring his good traits as well as his bad ones.

My second choice would be Donna. I do like her, even if most of what I write calls out her actions as a character. If the writers had just handled her better, I might be able to be better at writing her.

My third choice would probably be Jackie. Similar to Eric, I like diving more into her character.

My fourth choice is Hyde. He's just so Zen that it's easy for me to write him.

My last choices are Kelso and Fez for obvious reasons.

I do not write Red and Kitty often enough for me to rank them.

Tagging: @tzaharasykes, @cruelparty | @infinitenesmithclub, and anyone else who wishes to participate!

[tzaharasykes]

Thanks for the tag! I like writing Eric primarily, then Jackie, Donna, Hyde, Kelso, and Fez. Laurie is also fun to headcanon, since there is a lot of gap between her appearances in the show so it's fun to imagine parts of her story and how they affect her personality.

While I don't write extensively for Red and Kitty, writing their dialogue can be very enjoyable! 😂

[themusicsweetly]

"Wouldn't want to frighten you".

[tzaharasykes]

hii diva, just sending you q message to say that I'm obsessed with your fic 'What Has Come Between Us', it's simply amazing 🤧🤧

Thank you so so much! I'm happy you love it! 🥰😊

[themusicsweetly]

—Outlander after-battle reunions: 8x10 vs. 2x10

[requested by @flyinghome-againstthewind 💜]

[tzaharasykes]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 66/? Fandom: That '70s Show Rating: Mature Relationships: Eric Forman/Caroline Dupree, Eric Forman/Crazy Caroline, Jackie Burkhart/Michael Kelso, Jackie Burkhart/Steven Hyde, Big Rhonda/Fez, Casey Kelso/Donna Pinciotti Summary:

After his first relationship meets its bitter end, a resentful Eric turns to anything that can make him feel whole again, including an unlikely companion who shares the same woes of love and loss. As new relationships form, new interests emerge. Old friendships are threatened and unhealthy habits resurface. Will Eric and his newfound love be able to handle the changes, or fall deeper into the pit of instability?

[balfeys]

SamCait + final moments onset(x)

[sweetaprilbutterfly]

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan for Entertainment Weekly

[connorwyndham]

OUTLANDER (2014 – 2026) S05E12 | S08E10

[forgetmcnotts]

7.07 | 8.10

[balfeys]

#the gasp i GUSPED!!!!!

[clairesbeauchamp]

I would feel it. I would know.

[tzaharasykes]

William: You were the one person in my life I wanted to emulate when I grew up. I worshipped you like a hero, as only a young boy truly can. I loved you. Then you left Helwater. Left me. And as you rode away, you never even looked back. I am your son. I didn't know it then, but you did. How could you leave me? Jamie: I loved you too. But I had nothing to give you. No name, no money, no land. I was a Jacobite. A traitor... I ken you'd be condemned to a life of pain. So... did what I thought best. I left. And no, I... dinna dare look back, lest the sight of your face shatter my resolve. I've regretted it for years...I ken the pain it caused you, discovering the truth, and the manner in which it was revealed. For that, I am deeply sorry. And I hope you can forgive me.

[tzaharasykes]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 65/? Fandom: That '70s Show Rating: Mature Relationships: Eric Forman/Caroline Dupree, Eric Forman/Crazy Caroline, Jackie Burkhart/Michael Kelso, Jackie Burkhart/Steven Hyde, Big Rhonda/Fez, Casey Kelso/Donna Pinciotti Summary:

After his first relationship meets its bitter end, a resentful Eric turns to anything that can make him feel whole again, including an unlikely companion who shares the same woes of love and loss. As new relationships form, new interests emerge. Old friendships are threatened and unhealthy habits resurface. Will Eric and his newfound love be able to handle the changes, or fall deeper into the pit of instability?

[balfeys]

I'm so scared...to lose you , again. With everything's that's about to come...how can I have faith...when I face that possibility?

[balfeys]

#gutted!!!!🥺💔

[scottishstoner]

“No two people experience physical pain in the same way, perhaps the same is true for emotional pain but our collective love of Fergus was reflected in the agony of our shared loss.”

Outlander | 8x07 - Evidence of Things Not Seen