End of the Year Meme
Happy New Year, everyone! I've never been more relieved to make it to the end of December.
This year I wrote and posted: 54 Fics
Total wordcount: 129,389 (less than last year)
Overall Thoughts:
Buzzfeed Unsolved took over my fandom life! Clearly I said fuck it, I'm writing RPF and no one can stop me.
Looking back, did you write more fic than you thought you would this year, less, or about what you'd predicted?
This year was a rough time to feel creative. I definitely wrote less than I planned.
What pairing/genre/fandom did you write that you would never have predicted in January?
11 Buzzfeed Unsolved RPF fics, including a Steven/Shane AU? I did not see that coming.
This year's theme and the story that demonstrates it most:
I'm Inside Out, You're Underneath, a Sam/Bucky MCU fic about being trapped in the soul stone: themes are doubting reality, constant confusion, and loneliness.
What's your own favourite story of the year? Not the most popular, but the one that makes you happiest?
Looking to the Sky, a Merthur Canadian Snowbirds AU fic. This was my first time doing a Merlin remix exchange, and I was super nervous about the original artist not liking the fic. But I did a ton of research for this, learned a lot about Canada in general, and I'm really proud of this one.
Did you take any writing risks this year? What did you learn from them?
I started writing Merlin/Gwaine, and I'm so glad I did! They are such a fun OTP, with a lot less Merlin/Arthur baggage. Also, I did a podfic event and 2 remix exchanges, which I've never done before. I would do both of those types of events again! Especially since remix challenges give me plenty of plot to work with.
My best story of this year:
I think Escaping Eros. It was really creepy and dark, and I still like the progression of it.
My most popular story of this year:
Whatever You Want To Be, a Merthur canon-divergent AU for the Canon fest. It's definitely fun to write in mega-ships.
Story of mine most under-appreciated by the universe, in my opinion:
I'd Hate to Break Up the Set, an MCU Steve/Nat/Tony Civil-War Fix-it that I was quite proud of.
My least favourite story this year:
The Training Room was a merthur gender swap fic that as also a space AU, so it was way far removed from canon. I was just trying to write what my recipient wanted, but it just felt way too AU for me.
Most fun story to write:
Born to Swim, with Shark Merman Liebgott, was pretty funny. I did some shark research and totally jumped into the ID.
Story with the sweetest moment:
I wrote a lot of fluff this year, but I think the slow dancing with Brad/Nate in i know we'll be alright this time was the sweetest.
Story with the single sexiest moment:
Gwaine helping Merlin take a huge buttplug in Never Been Afraid of a Challenge. Or Arthur getting railed by tentacles in The Lake Ritual.
Most "Holy crap, that's wrong, even for you" story:
I didn't really step out of my comfort zone this year. Although the Porn Star AU was definitely something new/different, lol.
Most overdue:
In His Wildest Dreams, the Webgott Dream Sharing AU. I had been thinking about this fic ever since I saw that prompt. I'm happy with how it turned out.
Most eye roll-worthy title:
Born to Swim, with Shark Merman Liebgott, but the title went with the whole theme of the fic, lol. Or Damn Cold, because I literally couldn't think of anything else.
Story that shifted my own perceptions of the characters:
In His Wildest Dreams, the Webgott Dream Sharing AU: I delved into some Liebgott headcanons that I'd never utilized before.
Hardest story to write:
Time Has Been Good to You, Bradley James/Colin Morgan RPF. I was so thankful I had a beta for this, because it was hard to get the cultural differences right and also figure out the character voices.
Biggest Disappointment:
Not getting the reception on some of my Brad/Nate fics that I was expecting. Also my Yuletide fic kind of flopping :/
Biggest Surprise:
My Webgott fics, like Damn Cold, getting more hits and kudos than I expected!
Most Unintentionally Telling Story:
How Do You Want Me?, the Porn Star AU - because I used porn scenes I may have seen before *facepalm*
Favourite opening line:
Harry didn’t purposefully designate himself as the Easy Co. relationship expert, but it happened anyway. - Lovesick (the Paris Remix), Band of Brothers Outsider POV.
Favourite closing line: (I'm totally cheating and putting the last two lines)
Sam looks at him and admits that he’s still beautiful, even with all of his clothes on. Surely, that’s a good place to start. - A Wicked Game to Play, MCU, Sam/Bucky
In conclusion:
I did reach some of my writing goals, namely doing an RBB and participating in certain exchanges. I think I'm getting better at writing plot? Although a lot of my fics were pure escapist fluff this year.
Fic-writing goals for 2021:
I didn't finish my NaNoWriMo story and I've still got my Fandom for Australia fic to finish.
@ficinabox
Podfic fest!
Write for a zine?
More horror fic! ala @multifandomhorrorexchange
More longfic?
Another RBB!
Less multi-fandom exchanges.
Shyan events.
1. Your main fandom of the year?
Watcher Entertainment!
2. Your favourite film you watched this year?
Knives Out! Finally got to watch it and it did not disappoint.
3. Your favourite book read this year?
I guess the Clockwork Trilogy? I didn't read a whole lot of memorable books this year.
4. Your favourite album or song to listen to this year?
I love me by Demi Lovato and WAP by Cardi B.
5. Your favourite TV show of the year?
The English Game ♥ I have to remember to nominate it for Yuletide next year.
6. Your best new fandom discovery of the year?
Well, Watcher Entertainment was new to everyone. But also I got excited about finishing Supernatural after all of the absolutely batshit insane spoilers. And The Voice totally sucked me in. Also, Julie and the Phantoms! And Schitt's Creek!
7. Your biggest fandom disappointment of the year?
Not being able to go to an SPN Con will always be a regret :/ This was going to be the last year I could go, and I was going to make the effort, but then COVID.
8. Your fandom boyfriend of the year?
Shane Madej. Long live Puppet History!
9. Your fandom girlfriend of the year?
Demi Lovato. She came out with the song Commander in Chief and I was just *HEART EYES*
10. Your biggest squee moment of the year?
The SPN video-con fundraiser with Stacey Abrams was pretty great.
11. The most missed of your old fandoms?
I've been feeling weird/nostalgic about s1-5 of SPN, back when the show was a young underdog/black sheep and the show still hit me in the gut. The fandom was super tight back then. Now I don't really know where SPN fandom lives.
12. The fandom you haven't tried yet, but want to?
I've been meaning to get into Sense8. I really liked the pilot episode. Also, Bridgerton and The Queen's Gambit.
13. Your biggest fan anticipations for the coming year?
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! The Expanse s5 and s6! The new season of Letterkenny! Black Widow? Dylan O'Brien's new movie(s).
This year I wrote and posted: 54 Fics
Total wordcount: 129,389 (less than last year)
Overall Thoughts:
Buzzfeed Unsolved took over my fandom life! Clearly I said fuck it, I'm writing RPF and no one can stop me.
Looking back, did you write more fic than you thought you would this year, less, or about what you'd predicted?
This year was a rough time to feel creative. I definitely wrote less than I planned.
What pairing/genre/fandom did you write that you would never have predicted in January?
11 Buzzfeed Unsolved RPF fics, including a Steven/Shane AU? I did not see that coming.
This year's theme and the story that demonstrates it most:
I'm Inside Out, You're Underneath, a Sam/Bucky MCU fic about being trapped in the soul stone: themes are doubting reality, constant confusion, and loneliness.
What's your own favourite story of the year? Not the most popular, but the one that makes you happiest?
Looking to the Sky, a Merthur Canadian Snowbirds AU fic. This was my first time doing a Merlin remix exchange, and I was super nervous about the original artist not liking the fic. But I did a ton of research for this, learned a lot about Canada in general, and I'm really proud of this one.
Did you take any writing risks this year? What did you learn from them?
I started writing Merlin/Gwaine, and I'm so glad I did! They are such a fun OTP, with a lot less Merlin/Arthur baggage. Also, I did a podfic event and 2 remix exchanges, which I've never done before. I would do both of those types of events again! Especially since remix challenges give me plenty of plot to work with.
My best story of this year:
I think Escaping Eros. It was really creepy and dark, and I still like the progression of it.
My most popular story of this year:
Whatever You Want To Be, a Merthur canon-divergent AU for the Canon fest. It's definitely fun to write in mega-ships.
Story of mine most under-appreciated by the universe, in my opinion:
I'd Hate to Break Up the Set, an MCU Steve/Nat/Tony Civil-War Fix-it that I was quite proud of.
My least favourite story this year:
The Training Room was a merthur gender swap fic that as also a space AU, so it was way far removed from canon. I was just trying to write what my recipient wanted, but it just felt way too AU for me.
Most fun story to write:
Born to Swim, with Shark Merman Liebgott, was pretty funny. I did some shark research and totally jumped into the ID.
Story with the sweetest moment:
I wrote a lot of fluff this year, but I think the slow dancing with Brad/Nate in i know we'll be alright this time was the sweetest.
Story with the single sexiest moment:
Gwaine helping Merlin take a huge buttplug in Never Been Afraid of a Challenge. Or Arthur getting railed by tentacles in The Lake Ritual.
Most "Holy crap, that's wrong, even for you" story:
I didn't really step out of my comfort zone this year. Although the Porn Star AU was definitely something new/different, lol.
Most overdue:
In His Wildest Dreams, the Webgott Dream Sharing AU. I had been thinking about this fic ever since I saw that prompt. I'm happy with how it turned out.
Most eye roll-worthy title:
Born to Swim, with Shark Merman Liebgott, but the title went with the whole theme of the fic, lol. Or Damn Cold, because I literally couldn't think of anything else.
Story that shifted my own perceptions of the characters:
In His Wildest Dreams, the Webgott Dream Sharing AU: I delved into some Liebgott headcanons that I'd never utilized before.
Hardest story to write:
Time Has Been Good to You, Bradley James/Colin Morgan RPF. I was so thankful I had a beta for this, because it was hard to get the cultural differences right and also figure out the character voices.
Biggest Disappointment:
Not getting the reception on some of my Brad/Nate fics that I was expecting. Also my Yuletide fic kind of flopping :/
Biggest Surprise:
My Webgott fics, like Damn Cold, getting more hits and kudos than I expected!
Most Unintentionally Telling Story:
How Do You Want Me?, the Porn Star AU - because I used porn scenes I may have seen before *facepalm*
Favourite opening line:
Harry didn’t purposefully designate himself as the Easy Co. relationship expert, but it happened anyway. - Lovesick (the Paris Remix), Band of Brothers Outsider POV.
Favourite closing line: (I'm totally cheating and putting the last two lines)
Sam looks at him and admits that he’s still beautiful, even with all of his clothes on. Surely, that’s a good place to start. - A Wicked Game to Play, MCU, Sam/Bucky
In conclusion:
I did reach some of my writing goals, namely doing an RBB and participating in certain exchanges. I think I'm getting better at writing plot? Although a lot of my fics were pure escapist fluff this year.
Fic-writing goals for 2021:
I didn't finish my NaNoWriMo story and I've still got my Fandom for Australia fic to finish.
@ficinabox
Podfic fest!
Write for a zine?
More horror fic! ala @multifandomhorrorexchange
More longfic?
Another RBB!
Less multi-fandom exchanges.
Shyan events.
1. Your main fandom of the year?
Watcher Entertainment!
2. Your favourite film you watched this year?
Knives Out! Finally got to watch it and it did not disappoint.
3. Your favourite book read this year?
I guess the Clockwork Trilogy? I didn't read a whole lot of memorable books this year.
4. Your favourite album or song to listen to this year?
I love me by Demi Lovato and WAP by Cardi B.
5. Your favourite TV show of the year?
The English Game ♥ I have to remember to nominate it for Yuletide next year.
6. Your best new fandom discovery of the year?
Well, Watcher Entertainment was new to everyone. But also I got excited about finishing Supernatural after all of the absolutely batshit insane spoilers. And The Voice totally sucked me in. Also, Julie and the Phantoms! And Schitt's Creek!
7. Your biggest fandom disappointment of the year?
Not being able to go to an SPN Con will always be a regret :/ This was going to be the last year I could go, and I was going to make the effort, but then COVID.
8. Your fandom boyfriend of the year?
Shane Madej. Long live Puppet History!
9. Your fandom girlfriend of the year?
Demi Lovato. She came out with the song Commander in Chief and I was just *HEART EYES*
10. Your biggest squee moment of the year?
The SPN video-con fundraiser with Stacey Abrams was pretty great.
11. The most missed of your old fandoms?
I've been feeling weird/nostalgic about s1-5 of SPN, back when the show was a young underdog/black sheep and the show still hit me in the gut. The fandom was super tight back then. Now I don't really know where SPN fandom lives.
12. The fandom you haven't tried yet, but want to?
I've been meaning to get into Sense8. I really liked the pilot episode. Also, Bridgerton and The Queen's Gambit.
13. Your biggest fan anticipations for the coming year?
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! The Expanse s5 and s6! The new season of Letterkenny! Black Widow? Dylan O'Brien's new movie(s).