(belated) 2014 in fic
Props to kirakirashahida for tagging us to do this. I usually never do this whole year in review in fic thing, but I guess it can't really hurt to take a look back and put down some thoughts. Especially since this year has been a major struggle for me in terms of actually writing.
Anyway, I'm approaching this tag (?) a tad differently, haha.
Basic stats:
4 oneshots (+ idk how many #TAC collaborations)
This low number bothers me a little, but given that this past year I had thrown myself into study (tried to, anyway). Lately I've really struggled with finding the excitement and motivation to write something new - nothing has truly stuck out to me and begged for me to write it. I'm hoping for somethng this year though.
OVERALL:
Looking back, did you write more fic than you thought you would this year, less, or about what you'd predicted?
I think I wrote approximately how much I had expected. I knew that this year would really dampen my writing as I tried to balance serious real life studies and writing. I hope this won't continue though, because the experience of writing is so enjoyable and I love the community we have. I'd hate to give that up.
Did you take any writing risks this year?
Perhaps yes in the sense that I was writing ships and characters that I lacked experience with. Click was a big success in that sense and I'm proud of that. Gongstal is still my major comfort zone though, and I don't think that's going to change anytime soon.
Do you have any fanfic or profic goals for the New Year?
The thing I want most is to write fic that I can really be proud of again. I've struggled to muster up the same energy and motivation to writing something like Still Doll (and to think that endeavour was a few years ago). I'll do my best!
BEST AND WORST
didn't answer all the questions // questionable relevance to meMy best story of this year:
Honestly, probably click because it turned out so tender and genuine. I did enjoy writing the fearsome jung soojung a fair amount though.
Story that shifted my own perceptions of the characters:
This is a hard one to answer. Probably inbox outbox, to be frank. I write changyoon as a special gesture only, and when I do I end up thinking a lot about how I ought to portray these characters. I have my own perception of Changmin as a character, but Yoona is frequently just uncharted territory. I think following them from childhood up kept my perspective at a distance. I'm not convinced that I'm comfortable with writing these characters, but I am really fond of them, and they feel very genuine to me, because I've written them at a stage of life I can genuinely relate to.
Story with the single sexiest moment:
Not yet. Maybe this year seeing that I'm 18 now.
Hardest story to write:
Contributing to The Venn Diagram pretty much pushed me way out of my comfort zone.
Biggest disappointment:
I think it'd be unfair to myself to name anything that.
Biggest surprise:
Every single fic I wrote this year was in a sense a surprise - it was just so good to be able to still write. I would have moments of chilling self-doubt that my boyfriend can testify to
WIP TEASERS:
these are all little bits and pieces I've noted on my phone - most lack any real character or ship links
"a world where everything is provided for you is deeply corrupting" // most suitable for a chaptered fic, probably hotel!au
"and when I see the sun flash on the water and my view rush past, I know ..." // a specific scene where the male protagonist (currently seeing Chanshik mostly) is taking a train home. The tracks pass over the river that separates him from his most loved. Definitely angst in full force.
"I have a great affinity with losers who work hard." // 100% gongstal - this will either be semi-canon universe, or will turn the entirely opposite way and become something like a blend of my favourite shonen jump manga universes. Risky, but might be fun (would like some thoughts on this).
Anyway, I'm approaching this tag (?) a tad differently, haha.
Basic stats:
4 oneshots (+ idk how many #TAC collaborations)
This low number bothers me a little, but given that this past year I had thrown myself into study (tried to, anyway). Lately I've really struggled with finding the excitement and motivation to write something new - nothing has truly stuck out to me and begged for me to write it. I'm hoping for somethng this year though.
OVERALL:
Looking back, did you write more fic than you thought you would this year, less, or about what you'd predicted?
I think I wrote approximately how much I had expected. I knew that this year would really dampen my writing as I tried to balance serious real life studies and writing. I hope this won't continue though, because the experience of writing is so enjoyable and I love the community we have. I'd hate to give that up.
Did you take any writing risks this year?
Perhaps yes in the sense that I was writing ships and characters that I lacked experience with. Click was a big success in that sense and I'm proud of that. Gongstal is still my major comfort zone though, and I don't think that's going to change anytime soon.
Do you have any fanfic or profic goals for the New Year?
The thing I want most is to write fic that I can really be proud of again. I've struggled to muster up the same energy and motivation to writing something like Still Doll (and to think that endeavour was a few years ago). I'll do my best!
BEST AND WORST
didn't answer all the questions // questionable relevance to meMy best story of this year:
Honestly, probably click because it turned out so tender and genuine. I did enjoy writing the fearsome jung soojung a fair amount though.
Story that shifted my own perceptions of the characters:
This is a hard one to answer. Probably inbox outbox, to be frank. I write changyoon as a special gesture only, and when I do I end up thinking a lot about how I ought to portray these characters. I have my own perception of Changmin as a character, but Yoona is frequently just uncharted territory. I think following them from childhood up kept my perspective at a distance. I'm not convinced that I'm comfortable with writing these characters, but I am really fond of them, and they feel very genuine to me, because I've written them at a stage of life I can genuinely relate to.
Story with the single sexiest moment:
Not yet. Maybe this year seeing that I'm 18 now.
Hardest story to write:
Contributing to The Venn Diagram pretty much pushed me way out of my comfort zone.
Biggest disappointment:
I think it'd be unfair to myself to name anything that.
Biggest surprise:
Every single fic I wrote this year was in a sense a surprise - it was just so good to be able to still write. I would have moments of chilling self-doubt that my boyfriend can testify to
WIP TEASERS:
these are all little bits and pieces I've noted on my phone - most lack any real character or ship links
"a world where everything is provided for you is deeply corrupting" // most suitable for a chaptered fic, probably hotel!au
"and when I see the sun flash on the water and my view rush past, I know ..." // a specific scene where the male protagonist (currently seeing Chanshik mostly) is taking a train home. The tracks pass over the river that separates him from his most loved. Definitely angst in full force.
"I have a great affinity with losers who work hard." // 100% gongstal - this will either be semi-canon universe, or will turn the entirely opposite way and become something like a blend of my favourite shonen jump manga universes. Risky, but might be fun (would like some thoughts on this).