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I seem to still be on the blue hellsite more than here. Like daily. well, old habits die hard. maybe I can get it together to crosspost at least.
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Fandom Trumps Hate!
I'm so excited! And this year I actually might be able to commission something. At least I'm going to try! And I get to write for charity again! yay!
https://fth2019offerings.dreamwidth.org/?skip=20&tag=fandom:+sherlock+holmes
https://fth2019offerings.dreamwidth.org/?skip=20&tag=fandom:+sherlock+holmes
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New stories I've posted
I seem to be mostly in a rhythm of writing stories in the under 2000 word category right now, but at least I'm writing and having fun. I liked how these turned out.
2 very different first kiss/ first time johnlock stories
Home is a post Reichenbach Johnlock https://archiveofourown.org/works/17814065
Default Position could take place any time really. https://archiveofourown.org/works/17646188
Enjoy!
2 very different first kiss/ first time johnlock stories
Home is a post Reichenbach Johnlock https://archiveofourown.org/works/17814065
Default Position could take place any time really. https://archiveofourown.org/works/17646188
Enjoy!
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Beltainefaerie’s 2018 fic year in review
Total number of completed stories: 13 (a fair number of PWP, but not all)
Total word count: AO3 says 63,469 words, (but I know that includes all of Matter of Trust which I’ve added to over the course of something like 4 years, and Steam being on there twice, so really more like 35,491). Still, that is more than I posted last year, so I’m satisfied with it.
Fandoms written in: So far all my published works are in variations of Sherlock Holmes, including Sherlock(TV), Sherlock Holmes and related fandoms, and Sherlock Holmes- Arthur Conan Doyle.
Looking back, did you write more fic than you thought you would this year, less, or about what you’d expected? I wrote about the amount I expected, though not in as spread-out a fashion as I intended. I set a goal of posting 13 fics this year and I did it! I’ve started or worked on a lot of other stories as well, but it feels good to have posted these 13.
What’s your own favorite story of the year? This is a tough one, because I generally like my stories or I wouldn’t post them. For my Johnlock fics I really like either Dyke the Halls or There’s Always Something. I also ventured into several new ships this year and I really liked Worth the Wait, which is Mystrade.
Did you take any writing risks this year? For me it feels like a writing related risk that I applied to be a panelist at 221b con. I ended up being on the 18 and over ace panel and the Freaks in Love kink panel. I feel like being a panelist, and writing articles are things “real writers” do. I haven’t always felt confident enough to envision myself as a real writer whatever that means to me, but I’m starting to see myself that way. I also feel like it was a risk to enter into an auction for my writing. I’ve done exchanges before, but nothing where people had paid real money (in this case to charity). I’m glad my bidder ended up happy with her fic. In terms of just my writing itself, I think venturing into new pairings was the biggest risk.
Do you have any fanfic or profic goals for the new year?
I’m keeping my goal the same for fanfic, which is to post 13 fics (slightly more than one a month on average, though they don’t really spread out that way for me.) I also have high hopes of getting at least one article published.
Most popular story of the year? Dyke the Halls was my most popular story this year. It had 211 kudos on AO3, which is a lot for me on a shorter fic. I find that especially startling, since it is teen and up and usually my E rated fics are more popular.
Story of mine most under-appreciated by the universe, in my opinion: I’m really grateful for any appreciation I get. I am pretty well adjusted to the fact that my writing for smaller ships is going to get less attention and feedback, just due to the smaller number of fans. In my writing across all years, I think the Opening Up series is underappreciated, but johnlockary isn’t for everyone.
Most unintentionally telling story: I feel like all my stories tell something about me, whether my desires, my fears. I write pretty openly about sex, BDSM, polyamory. Maybe Expert Touch, though.
Biggest disappointment: That is still have so many unfinished stories, both on AO3 and in my drive. That, and the fact that I didn’t notice whatever glitch double posted Steam until both copies had kudos, bookmarks and comments which I couldn’t bear to scrap, so they are both still there looking silly.
Biggest surprise: Being asked to contribute to Spark. As I mentioned earlier, I tend to be dismissive of my own writing, though I’m working on that. I was beyond honored to be asked to contribute.
Total word count: AO3 says 63,469 words, (but I know that includes all of Matter of Trust which I’ve added to over the course of something like 4 years, and Steam being on there twice, so really more like 35,491). Still, that is more than I posted last year, so I’m satisfied with it.
Fandoms written in: So far all my published works are in variations of Sherlock Holmes, including Sherlock(TV), Sherlock Holmes and related fandoms, and Sherlock Holmes- Arthur Conan Doyle.
Looking back, did you write more fic than you thought you would this year, less, or about what you’d expected? I wrote about the amount I expected, though not in as spread-out a fashion as I intended. I set a goal of posting 13 fics this year and I did it! I’ve started or worked on a lot of other stories as well, but it feels good to have posted these 13.
What’s your own favorite story of the year? This is a tough one, because I generally like my stories or I wouldn’t post them. For my Johnlock fics I really like either Dyke the Halls or There’s Always Something. I also ventured into several new ships this year and I really liked Worth the Wait, which is Mystrade.
Did you take any writing risks this year? For me it feels like a writing related risk that I applied to be a panelist at 221b con. I ended up being on the 18 and over ace panel and the Freaks in Love kink panel. I feel like being a panelist, and writing articles are things “real writers” do. I haven’t always felt confident enough to envision myself as a real writer whatever that means to me, but I’m starting to see myself that way. I also feel like it was a risk to enter into an auction for my writing. I’ve done exchanges before, but nothing where people had paid real money (in this case to charity). I’m glad my bidder ended up happy with her fic. In terms of just my writing itself, I think venturing into new pairings was the biggest risk.
Do you have any fanfic or profic goals for the new year?
I’m keeping my goal the same for fanfic, which is to post 13 fics (slightly more than one a month on average, though they don’t really spread out that way for me.) I also have high hopes of getting at least one article published.
Most popular story of the year? Dyke the Halls was my most popular story this year. It had 211 kudos on AO3, which is a lot for me on a shorter fic. I find that especially startling, since it is teen and up and usually my E rated fics are more popular.
Story of mine most under-appreciated by the universe, in my opinion: I’m really grateful for any appreciation I get. I am pretty well adjusted to the fact that my writing for smaller ships is going to get less attention and feedback, just due to the smaller number of fans. In my writing across all years, I think the Opening Up series is underappreciated, but johnlockary isn’t for everyone.
Most unintentionally telling story: I feel like all my stories tell something about me, whether my desires, my fears. I write pretty openly about sex, BDSM, polyamory. Maybe Expert Touch, though.
Biggest disappointment: That is still have so many unfinished stories, both on AO3 and in my drive. That, and the fact that I didn’t notice whatever glitch double posted Steam until both copies had kudos, bookmarks and comments which I couldn’t bear to scrap, so they are both still there looking silly.
Biggest surprise: Being asked to contribute to Spark. As I mentioned earlier, I tend to be dismissive of my own writing, though I’m working on that. I was beyond honored to be asked to contribute.
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I am so fucking angry! I spent more than an hour composing a post which was a year in writing in review. I wanted to crosspost it. Apparently I don't have crossposting set up so it redirected me to a set up page for that and I can't get it back!!!!!!!!!!
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happy new year (almost)
I don't seem to be getting the hang of using this site. Most of my content is reblogged on tumblr. For the new year my resolution is to figure out how to effectively blog on here and pillowfort. A silly resolution, but it seems achievable.
I've been pretty depressed this month. Too much stress and negative self talk. I know depression comes in waves for me and sometimes it goes away entirely for months, but since Chuck's death the downward turn has been really bad. I feel like I need to appreciate every moment of my life and feel guilty when I don't. idk. Everything feels overwhelming.
I did have a very nice Christmas and I also got to see Mary Poppins Returns, which was sweet. It was Bear's first movie in the theatre and he loved it. His first movie ever was Mary Poppins, and he also acted in the stage show (as Michael), so it seemed fitting.
I'll be off the grid for the next few days, at a cabin without internet, so wherever you are I hope you have a happy new year. I love you all!
I've been pretty depressed this month. Too much stress and negative self talk. I know depression comes in waves for me and sometimes it goes away entirely for months, but since Chuck's death the downward turn has been really bad. I feel like I need to appreciate every moment of my life and feel guilty when I don't. idk. Everything feels overwhelming.
I did have a very nice Christmas and I also got to see Mary Poppins Returns, which was sweet. It was Bear's first movie in the theatre and he loved it. His first movie ever was Mary Poppins, and he also acted in the stage show (as Michael), so it seemed fitting.
I'll be off the grid for the next few days, at a cabin without internet, so wherever you are I hope you have a happy new year. I love you all!
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New Blog
Hi Everyone. *waves* I am not sure where I am going to land at the moment, but I am trying out a couple places. I will likely be on Tumblr still as well unless they delete my blog, but who knows. I don't deal well with change, but I don't want to lose the community I love. I'm used to the reblogging format of Tumblr and I am not sure how this community works, though I did have a LJ back in the day. *hugs*
-Bel
-Bel