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Chapters: 3/? Fandom: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: CT-27-5555 | ARC-5555 | Fives, Original Jedi Character(s) (Star Wars), Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Original Clone Trooper Character(s) (Star Wars), CT-1284 | Spark, Clone Trooper Longshot (Star Wars), Osi Sobeck, R2-D2 (Star Wars), CC-2224 | Cody, Wilhuff Tarkin, CT-21-0408 | CT-1409 | Echo Additional Tags: Somebody Lives/Not Everyone Dies, I would have said "everybody lives" but Umbara will happen, all the named characters will live though, and many unnamed ones, Action/Adventure, episode rewrite, Citadel Arc (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Fix-It, (to what extent I don't yet know), Rescue Missions Series: Part 101 of Lightning Strikes Summary:

The Citadel. Umbara. Ringo Vinda. Just three of the 501st Legion's most costly missions and battles. But what if each one had gone slightly differently? What if even a few other people had brought their unique talents and skills to bear on those bloody problems? And what if one of those people were a Jedi dead set on saving as many lives as possible?

Helli Abbasa is about to find out...

(Last chapter of this batch; I need a break before tackling the Umbara arc, but it will happen soon. Or at least faster than this lot. Not that that’s saying much.)

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Chapters: 2/? Fandom: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: CT-27-5555 | ARC-5555 | Fives, Original Jedi Character(s) (Star Wars), Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Original Clone Trooper Character(s) (Star Wars), CT-1284 | Spark, Clone Trooper Longshot (Star Wars), Osi Sobeck, R2-D2 (Star Wars), CC-2224 | Cody Additional Tags: Somebody Lives/Not Everyone Dies, I would have said "everybody lives" but Umbara will happen, all the named characters will live though, and many unnamed ones, Action/Adventure, episode rewrite, Citadel Arc (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Fix-It, (to what extent I don't yet know) Series: Part 101 of Lightning Strikes Summary:

The Citadel. Umbara. Ringo Vinda. Just three of the 501st Legion's most costly missions and battles. But what if each one had gone slightly differently? What if even a few other people had brought their unique talents and skills to bear on those bloody problems? And what if one of those people were a Jedi dead set on saving as many lives as possible?

Helli Abbasa is about to find out...

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That would be excellent. (And no doubt well-deserved on Blurr's part.)

Lights, sirens and similar are also underrated in a combat context, but we have seen them used as such at least once:

(For added context: this is from the obligatory body-swap episode of RiD15, and Sideswipe's been struggling to control Strongarm's "accessories" all mission, annoying the h*ck out of both himself and Drift. It looks as though he's finally got the hang of them. Just in the nick of time.)

Hc that any Cybertronian with a car, truck, or ship alt mode can voluntarily beep or honk in robot mode

And that some of them with really loud ones would sneak up on others from behind and HONK to spook em

Just thinking about what if Ratchet needs to get the attention of the entire room and goes WEEWOOWEEWOOWEEWOO

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Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: CT-27-5555 | ARC-5555 | Fives, Original Jedi Character(s) (Star Wars), Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Original Clone Trooper Character(s) (Star Wars), CT-1284 | Spark, Clone Trooper Longshot (Star Wars) Additional Tags: Somebody Lives/Not Everyone Dies, I would have said "everybody lives" but Umbara will happen, all the named characters will live though, and many unnamed ones, Action/Adventure, episode rewrite, Citadel Arc (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Other Additional Tags to Be Added Series: Part 101 of Lightning Strikes Summary:

The Citadel. Umbara. Ringo Vinda. Just three of the 501st Legion's most costly missions and battles. But what if each one had gone slightly differently? What if even a few other people had brought their unique talents and skills to bear on those bloody problems? And what if one of those people were a Jedi dead set on saving as many lives as possible?

Helli Abbasa is about to find out...

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11 and 20 for the writers asks

11. What's something neat you've learned while doing research for something you were writing? Also, how much do you worry about doing research in general?

I didn't know anything about Vaapad, or Form VII as a whole, until I was researching Mace Windu for a scene where Helli finds his lightsabre. (Nor did I realise that Mace is Kanan's grandmaster and Ezra's great-grandmaster, which will never not be funny.) It explains a lot, and it's an interesting concept to explore by itself - the idea that a highly trained, self-controlled Jedi could use even their negative emotions, rather than simply letting them go (which is, of course, by far the safer option). In fact, I have plans to include it in my current WIP (several chapters in, but it'll be there eventually - I hope).

I like to think I'm fairly thorough when researching for fics (not quite academic-standard, though, I must admit, especially where referencing is concerned). I've been a scientist too long to be anything else. Wikis are lifesavers, but for episode rewrites I like to go through the original scene by scene and line by line, to make sure the parts I'm keeping the same are accurate and my additions and other changes flow nicely out of and back into canon. It's slow work, but worth it.

20. What is your favourite trope to write?

I don't think I have a single favourite, but enemies-to-friends would be a strong contender (particularly combined with a redemption arc, although the friendship isn't necessarily the catalyst for change). If found family counts as a trope rather than simply a concept, that's on the list as well - along with that hardy perennial, "Order 66 doesn't happen".

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ask game for fanfic writers

do you know how you want the story to end when you start, or are you just stumbling through the figurative wilderness hoping to find a road?

talk about a notable time a narrative or character has looked you dead in the eyes and said “fuck your plan, here’s what we’re actually doing.”

on a scale of 1-10 how much do you enjoy incorporating romance into the average story?

what is the plot bunny you’ve been carrying for the longest? optional bonus question: do you ever wonder why you haven’t written it yet and experience deep existential dread?

have you ever made a playlist about something you were writing as an elaborate means to procrastinate when you could have been actually writing and if yes drop a link, son

do you have any kind of consistent writing schedule or just hoping for the best?

tell us about the plot of the first fanfic you ever wrote

what’s your relationship with constructive criticism and feedback like? do you seek it out? how well do you take it?

in an ideal world where you’re already super successful and published, would you want to see a tv or movie adaptation of your work? why or why not?

at what point in the process do you come up with titles, and how easy or hard is that for you?

what’s something neat you’ve learned while doing research for something you were writing? also, how much do you worry about doing research in general?

do you ever have trouble focusing on writing? how do you get around that? 

talk about a writing experience that has pleasantly surprised you.

what’s your worst writing habit? 

where do you share your writing?

where is your favorite place to write?

what is your favorite line you’ve ever written?

what is your most and least favorite part of writing?

what are some books or authors that influenced your style the most?

what is your favorite trope to write?

pick a writer to co-write a book with and tell us what you’d write about.

describe your writing process from scratch to finish.

how do you deal with writers block?

on average, how much writing do you get done in a day?

what’s your revision or rewriting process like?

do you like to write one-shots or series, and why?

do you share rough drafts or do you wait until it’s all polished? 28. And who do you share them with?

handwritten notes or typed notes?

give us a spoiler for one of your stories.

most inspirational quote you’ve ever read or heard that’s still important to you.

tell us about one of your characters who’s an absolute joy to write

do characters influence your writing style?

do you start with the characters or the plot when writing?

how do you name characters and places?

tell us about a character who’s very different than you who you love a whole lot

do you base your characters of real people or not? If so, tell us about one.

when creating characters, what comes first: appearance, backstory, motivation, personality, something else?

how many stories do you work on at one time?

are you an avid reader?

best piece of feedback you’ve ever gotten.

what is the weirdest story idea you’ve ever had.

describe the aesthetic of a story in 5 words.

how did writing change you?

any writing advice you want to share?

name three of your favorite fanfic writers.

what time are you the most productive when it comes to writing?

what story are you most proud of?

do you reread your own stories?

do you want to be published some day?

do you plan or do you write whatever comes to your mind?

share the synopsis of a story you work on that you haven’t published yet

how many unfinished ideas/stories are you working on at the same time?

when writing, do you have an outline? and do you stick to it?

what’s a common writing tip that you almost always follow?

do you have any abandoned WIP’s? What made you abandon them?

five years from now, where do you see yourself as a writer?

what is the last thing that a fic made you google when you were reading it?

what is the last thing that a fic made you google when you were writing it?

where is the most dangerous place that you’ve read fic?

where is the most dangerous place that you’ve written fic?

what was the first commercial property (book/movie/tv show/etc) that you realized was actually professional fanfiction?

what’s the weirdest reason you’ve ever shipped something?

what’s the best insult you’ve read in a fic?

what is your favourite title for a fic you’ve read? 

what is your favourite title for a fic you’ve written? 

when have you felt the most confident in your writing? 

when have you felt the least confident?

how long will you spend on a story or scene before you give up?

how do you write emotional scenes? do you ever feel what the characters feel?

are you very critical of your own writing? how much do you find yourself editing (either during the writing or after the fact)?

how do you balance writing and life? do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of writing you have to do?

what do you do if a scene gets too serious?

how do you visualize scenes? do you see it like a movie in your head, or do the words just flow?

are you a planner, pantser, or planster?

do you know how your story ends before you start writing?

what is one essential thing to remember when writing a villain? 

how do you write kissing scenes?

how do you choose where to end a chapter?

are you an over-writer, under-writer, or just-right-er?

do you try to put themes, motifs, messages, morals, etc in your writing? if so, how do you go about it?

if you could go back in time and give your younger self a piece of writing advice specific to you, what would it be?

“proper” punctuation or all lowercase?

less is more or more is more?

said: overused or underused?

what would be on a moodboard for your current wip(s)?

which season best matches the mood of your wip(s)?

does your writing style change depending on the genre you write?

if you could have another author write your wip for you (bc we all dream of this occasionally), who would it be?

sarcastic narrators: entertaining or overdone?

do you notice your own voice in your writing style?

how has your writing style changed over the years?

first, second, or third person?

do you hear other people’s writing styles when they talk?

do you prefer dialogue or description?

do you describe a character’s appearance all right away or in pieces?

romantic/social sideplots: interesting or irritating?

abstract or detailed romance scenes?

what don’t you like about your writing style?

was being a writer a dream of yours when you were little? or did it spring up when your older? or is it just a hobby? 

open question to the writer.

a compiled list of asks for me to reference. they are not my own. just some of my favorite questions i’ve picked out from a couple different lists. feel free to reblog and use too!!

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Star Wars fathers, Part 1 - Prequels and Clone Wars

To mark St Joseph's day, here's a small selection of jagyc'buire (biological, emotional or generally dad-shaped) from the Prequel Trilogy and The Clone Wars. (Other entries in this series will follow in time. It was originally going to be a single canvas, but I forgot just how long these drawings take - this one's nearly late as it is.)

[Design notes: all traced from Googled photos. One day I may learn to draw faces consistently and well; it is not this day.]

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Tea Writing Asks

Chamomile: Do you prefer writing in the morning, afternoon, or evening? 

Pu-Erh: How long have you been working on your WIP? 

Earl Grey: Favorite quote from your WIP?

Rooibos: Pen and paper or computer?

English Breakfast: Favorite trope? 

Oolong: Plotter or pantser? 

Yerba Mate: Favorite writing snack? 

Lemongrass: Favorite genre to read?

Lavender: Favorite genre to write? 

Peppermint: What’s your favorite way to overcome writer’s block? 

Rosehip: First person, third person limited, or third person omniscient? 

Hibiscus: What inspired your WIP?

Ginger: Most challenging part of your WIP?

Chai: Favorite character from your WIP? 

Ceylon: Best writing advice you’ve ever received? 

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New wip development ask game

Couldn't find a wip ask game that focused on a new or developing wip, so I made one of my own.

1. What's the log line for your wip?

2. Describe the plot in one sentence

3. Describe your wip badly

4. Describe the main characters

5. What are the main themes?

6. What kind of readers would be fans of this wip?

7. What are the main emotions of this wip?

8. What are the vibes/aesthetics of this wip?

9. What are the genres of this wip?

10. Describe the tropes present in this wip

11. Any characters you had to cut?

12. What inspired this wip

13. Do you like working on more wips at once?

14. Where will the wip start?

15. What do you like about this wip

16. What do you find frustrating about this wip

17. What are you worried about in this wip

18. What are your goals with this wip

19. Describe the setting of your wip

20. Describe your favourite location

21. How would you describe your WIP’s narrative style? (1st person, 3rd person, multiple POVs, single POV, alternating chapters, etc.)

22. Do you know your OCs personality types (ennegram/mbti etc)

23. How would you describe your writing style

24. What is the most important question to answer about your characters

25. Name the three most important things for you to plan

26. What do you still need to plan?

27. Look for three images which best showcase the overall aesthetic for your WIP

28. If you could pick three songs to capture the feel of your WIP, what would they be and why?

29. Books or series or movies influenced your writing style the most?

30. What stories are the most similar to yours / comp titles?

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As mentioned in the notes:

I'm making a collection if anyone else has any others to add ✨

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Likewise:

Leaving as prisoners and escort - what better cover could they have?

Tags remain open.

Last Line Challenge

Rules : in a new post, show the last line you wrote (or drew) and tag as many people as there are words (or as many as you feel like).

Thank you @cocotter for tagging me ☺️

So, there you go with the last line i wrote on one of my WIP (it was a few days ago because i spend more time reading on AO3 than progressing on things...)

Ponds didn't get to go ask his general in the end. It's Windu who came to him. 

And for the tagging part, I'm going to play it like I'm not starstruck just a little bit and ask very nicely and politely (with a flower 🌻) if @varpusvaras @mamuzzy @here-be-bec and @commanderfoxdeservesbetter have anything you'd like to share ? Would love to know but no pressure what's over !

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❄️Share a snippet from a WIP of your choosing. got anything from star wars in the works?

I do, as it happens. Still working on that Citadel rewrite, which will eventually become an Umbara rewrite as well (and from there... we'll see). Here's the start of the one chapter I've managed to draft so far.

“Are, er, we sure this thing is safe?” Fives asked, sounding only slightly less nervous than his commander knew he felt. “I don’t want to end up a wall decoration.” “If it isn’t, someone’ll have a nice harlequin set,” Jedi General Helli Abbasa – Hel to her brothers, especially Fives – tried to joke. She wasn’t exactly happy about their situation either. Being frozen in carbonite and putting her brothers’ lives – oh, and her own – in the hands of battle droids, even reprogrammed ones under astromech supervision, seemed like a pretty chancy plan. Of course it is – it’s a blasted Skywalker plan.

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ask game for teasing wips/upcoming projects

Send an emoji and I'll answer!

🌀Post the fic summary for a fic you haven't written/published yet. It can be hypothetical or something you really plan on releasing... ❄️Share a snippet from a WIP of your choosing. 🌤️Share your favorite piece of dialogue from your WIP. 🌧️Share something angsty from your WIP. 🌈 Share something soft/fluffy from your WIP. 💧Share something romantic/hot from your WIP, or just something sweet if it's gen. 🌩️ Share something funny/cracky from your WIP. ☔Is there a fic concept you have that you'd like to just explain and share because you're not sure you'll ever write it? If so, what is it? 🌪️Sum up a WIP with a few fic tropes/Ao3 tags.

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A "little" follow-up to this post - Omega had to have his own drawing because he physically wouldn't fit on the other one, but he's most definitely part of the family. (I was going to do this earlier, but life got on top of me again. Anyway, as far as I'm concerned it's still Christmas until Candlemas (2nd February).)

[Design notes: traced from a Googled picture - his reference sheet in the Allspark Almanac, I think - with the fairy lights added freehand.]

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“Why are you calling me “madam”?”

“…Because you’re a woman.”

“Am I? Does it suit me?”

Latest but by no means least… The newly regenerated Thirteenth Doctor meets her match in Yasmin - Yaz - Khan, a probationary police officer who perhaps should have been careful about what she wished for. Or perhaps not, as a slight teleport malfunction gives her and a couple of friends the opportunity to explore the universe alongside one of the most extraordinary women in it. Clever, kind and gentle, but not one to back down from a fight or a chance to help someone, Yaz is the perfect foil for the equally compassionate Time Lady - and the ideal person to help her through one of the biggest crises of her/his lives. Time will tell how their story ends (it always does)…

(This series has been fun, and has probably improved my lineart and shading, but I think I’ll go back to block colour soon. I’d like to do a group portrait of the UNIT “family” from the ‘70s, but am not sure whether to use this style or my usual one; opinions, and any other feedback, would be very welcome.)

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“I’m his carer.”

“Yeah, my carer. She cares so I don’t have to.”

The Ponds were always going to be a hard act to follow. Nearly impossible, in fact. Enter, therefore, Clara Oswald, the Impossible Girl. When she rings an infallible helpline to sort out her wi-fi problems, it’s the beginning of a journey that will take her all across time and space and even splinter her throughout the Doctor’s timeline - all while keeping a lid on the antics of a hyperactive Time Lord, then putting the brakes on his next incarnation and apologising for him when he’s being too tactless. She doesn’t just care instead of him - she teaches him how to care again. For her, he’ll spend thousands of millions of years in a deadly time-loop; for him, she’ll stand up to the High Council of the Time Lords. It’s no less than either of them deserve.

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Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed Christmas, along with all the Autobots, half-'bots and almost-'bots at the Plant. Ghosts included.

(By the way, the bronze lass is my OC Glitch, Ratchet's apprentice and Bumblebee's partner. She's also part of the reason Elita is in this lineup, and no longer goes by Blackarachnia. I'm still figuring out her design, so it may change somewhat in future art.)

[Design notes: canon characters traced from Googled photos or screenshots; Elita's true face was largely done freehand (heavily relying on a reference), along with most of the extra details (the exception is Glitch's robin, which I did have to trace). Glitch's design is mostly a traced and modified version of Prowl's, with elements of Arcee and Glyph in the shapes and colours of her face, optics and mouth.]