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Zouis in 28OP requested by @quinnie28

[so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed]

2023 writing self evaluation

I was tagged by the lovely @neondiamond, thank you!! I was also almost tagged by @lululawrence who texted me but I was already asleep lol.

1. List of works published this year:

In order of posting, these are the 17 fics I published:

April: saw some things on the other side [61K, Larry, written for @onedirectionbigbang]

May: (now I realize that the world outside) it's bigger than me [3,5K, written for @faithinthefutureficfest]

let's get naked and explore (our inner secrets) [8K, Zouis, written for @wankersday]

June: the missing piece that makes me fit [17K, Zouiam, written for @zouisfics]

we will get another day (to begin again) [1,8K, Ziam]

July: rain makes the flowers grow [1,1K, Larry, ficlet friday]

a life that's lived without you [1,1K, Ziam, ficlet friday]

August: and there's no one to blame [1,8K, Larry, ficlet friday]

You don't have to say "I love you", to say I love you [1,5K, ficlet friday]

I'm falling again [2,2K, Larry, ficlet friday]

like a moth into a flame [5,4K, Zouis, written for @wordplayfics]

September: I'll Run (Run to You) [1,1K, Larry, written for @wordplayfics]

like a bridge over troubled water (I will lay me down) [6,4K, written for @wordplayfics]

(don't you ever) hope for something else [5,4K, Ziam, written for @wordplayfics)

you try to stop it tumbling (but on and on it goes) [2,7K, Lirry, written for @wordplayfics]

October: when love gets involved [666, Larry, written for @1dtrickortreatfest]

find a way (to send me a sign) [666, Larry, written for @1dtrickortreatfest]

December: Santa Baby (one little thing I really need) [3K, Larry, written for @parmahamlarrie for the @1dcreatorclubhouse holiday exchange]

In total, including works that I haven't published yet, I've written 129.843 words in 2023.

2. Work you are most proud of (and why):

I always really struggle with my Big Bang, and this year was no different. There was a lot of math involved, and a lot of schedules to make sure that the time travel all worked and the dates were accurate. I am really proud of how it turned out though, and the art (by the wonderful @monpetithl) is absolutely stunning.

3. Work you are least proud of (and why):

I suppose by default I'm 'least proud' of some fics, since I'm more proud of others, but in general, I'm very proud of everything I published this year.

4. A favorite excerpt of your writing:

This is from (now I realize that the world outside) it's bigger than me

His throat feels dry and his face looks flushed, and there’s a moment where he contemplates dunking his head under the tap, but he doesn’t want to keep the fans waiting, even if he knows that his band is excellent at keeping the crowd entertained.

Or at least, they usually are. But right now, heading through the hallway back to the stage, all he can hear is silence.

Louis feels his heartbeat kick up a notch, and even though he knows that it’s ridiculous and highly implausible, there’s a brief moment where he wonders if everyone has just up and left. Maybe they’ve had enough. Maybe they only came here to see if he was willing to confirm the rumours, and now that he hasn’t, they’re leaving.

His palms are sweating, making him wipe them on his jeans, and it’s only when the band starts playing the intro to Bigger Than Me that they had come up with for the tour that Louis has the courage to step back onto the stage.

He has just opened his mouth for the first line – when somebody told me I would change – when it sinks in what he’s looking at.

Where the crowd is usually colourful, little rainbow flags showing up throughout the songs, or being held up en masse during a fan project for Only the Brave, it’s almost muted now, blacks and whites and greys.

And purple.

It is a sea of flags. A sea of ace flags.

Louis is vaguely aware that the band has started the intro for the third time. He can hear the cheers, the chants, can see the banners that are being held up by people on the balcony. We love you Louis, they read. We need you and you’ve got us.

His blood is rushing through his ears and he’s pretty sure he’s about two seconds from crying, and there is no way in hell that he’s going to be able to sing this song right now. It’s not even because it’s one of the harder songs in his set and he can feel his throat closing up. But he feels like he needs to acknowledge this. Because while he might not acknowledge it in the press, might play coy, these are his fans. These are the people that get him. The people that understand and support and love him, and they’re right. He’s got them. No matter what else, he’s got these people in his corner.

5. Share or describe a favorite review you received:

So my favourite review wasn't actually written. It was a friend of mine, at the concert in Paris, locking eyes with me during Bigger Than Me, and the two of us sharing a moment because we knew.

6. A time when writing was really, really hard:

Honestly, a lot of the year. I've written on something every month, but I've had months where I barely made 5K, if that. I've also had periods where my health was just utterly shit, and periods where I was too busy (like in November, which I mostly spent hanging out with the amazing @chaotic-bells)

7. A scene or character you wrote that surprised you:

Well, it is written but not published, but something happened in my Big Bang for 2024 where I was like "really?? this is what you're going with??" and I guess you'll have to find that moment in my fic when it posts.

8. How did you grow as a writer this year:

I'm honestly not sure I did, though I feel like I wrote a lot more short fics this year, so I suppose in that regard I grew by being able to write shorter things.

9. How do you hope to grow next year:

I mostly just hope to continue being able to write, continue loving writing, because for a while this year I wasn't sure if I wanted to continue being a writer in this fandom. But I got lovingly told that there was no way I wasn't doing the Big Bang next year, and then I got matched up with an amazing artist (hiii @whatagreatproblemtohave!) so that definitely helped in getting my mojo back.

10. Who was your greatest positive influence this year as a writer (could be another writer or beta or cheerleader or muse etc etc):

I had wonderful guidance in the form of @londonfoginacup who told me a) you are not dropping out of the big bang and b) how about you rewrite the fic in Zayn's perspective, which has helped A LOT. I've also had an absolutely wonderful friend in @beardyboyzx who has read through a lot of my fics, has offered advice, a sounding board, and anything I could ask for. My beta, as always, is the wonderful @foullovehideout who is just the best person I could ask for. I had such a wonderful time seeing them again this year too.

And then there's the people that I've written with! Most notably, @jacaranda-bloom who is my standard writing buddy, though we've not been able to write together as often as last year, she's still helped me stay committed to my writing and I wouldn't have been able to publish as many fics if it weren't for our sprints.

Lastly, there's the beautiful people from the @1dcreatorclubhouse who have been just wonderful and a great source of joy and comfort.

11. Anything from your real life show up in your writing this year:

Honestly it always does. Mostly this year in the aro/ace characters, because they are me and I am them.

12. Any new wisdom you can share with other writers:

I don't think it's new, really, but a) write what you want to write and b) don't forget that writing is a muscle, it needs to be trained just like anything else. You can't expect the same ease that you felt while writing daily when you end up not having been able to write for a while. Give yourself grace, and above all, believe in yourself and the stories you want to tell. They'll be loved by so many people!

13. Any projects you’re looking forward to starting (or finishing) in the new year:

Definitely my Big Bang for 2024. It's a struggle and really outside of my wheelhouse, but I'm excited to see where it ends up going. I am also super intrigued by the possible 1daroacefest that @red-pandaaa was running a poll for (you can vote here) so depending on when it runs I definitely want to participate. And I'm thinking I might dabble in some F1 fic next year!

14. Tag three writers whose answers you’d like to read. ;)

I am going to tag the wonderful @beardyboyzx because I need to read their answers. And I am tagging @voulezloux and @reminiscingintherain too!

[galalmightyy]

bro...

!! credit to: _dani_pao (on Instagram)

[bucksketch]

You already know I got it for you.

Zayn Malik.

Vibez mv.

[vacentheart]

his smile is everything

[pillowintears]

Goddamnit he’s taking pics with fans just like Louis. My zouis heart.

[1dbackforyoucollab]

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Basic Info about the 1d Back For You Collab…

1D Back For You Collab is a TINHAT FREE collab for writers of One Direction or Solo 1d fan fiction with WORKS IN PROGRESS who have already started posting a fic on Tumblr or AO3 and would like to get the motivation to finish their fic while collaborating with a artist to create visual content for your work in progress fan fiction.

For Round 2, we are also allowing people with fics who have not started posting yet!

Artists work with their writer to come up with fan art for the work in progress or sequel!! The art can be anything from Fan Vids to Mood Boards or original paintings. The possibilities are endless! (If you have any questions about whether a kind of art is acceptable feel free to message the @1dbackforyoucollab Tumblr or email us at 1dbackforyoucollab@gmail.com)

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Writer Sign Ups: March 3, 2019 -May 5, 2019 Artist Sign Ups: March 3, 2019-May 26, 2019

[enchantedlandcoffee]

for drawing! anything with zouis? cuz i miss them very much 🥺💕

Hey anon! It's a rough sketch but I hope you like it 💞💞💞

[burberryhat]

‪oh idk just louis chillin in some icarus falls merch listening to the icarus falls album,, 😌‬

‪icarus falls by zayn is out NOW

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[tomlinshires]

Fan art for charity!

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be making three (3) works to go to the highest bidders in the @1dfanworksforcharity​ auction! I’m a traditional artist and a caricature artist, and I also design tattoos. Examples of my work are on instagram and tumblr.

Slot 1: Standard commission of any ship/pairing/theme/design you want! 

I primarily draw Harry/Louis, but I’m open to any ships. I work in multiple mediums, but if you want it to be oil on canvas, there’s a minimum bid of $10. Otherwise, standard minimum bid of $5!

Slot 2: Custom caricature of the highest bidder drawn with their choice of 1 or 2 of the 1D boys (2-3 people total).

(Can include Zayn) See yourself with your fave or your otp! Must be comfortable sending me selfies for reference. Full color. Standard minimum bid of $5.

Slot 3: Custom caricature of the highest bidder drawn with all of 1D (4-6 people total). 

See yourself with your ot3, ALL OF 1D, or 1D+Zayn! Must be comfortable sending me selfies for reference. Full color. Minimum bid of $10.

All proceeds will go to the winner’s choice between Switchboard, The Way Youth Zone, Rays of Sunshine, Eden Dora Trust, Bloodwise (in memory of Jay), or Stand Up to Cancer (in memory of Robin Twist).

Bidding will begin on Friday June 15th at 9am EST and will end on Saturday June 30th at 11:59pm EST.

[strawberriezaynie]

for @cryptidlouis, who requested zouis in stitch onesies based on this manip ! <3

@ziallophone

[itsnothesameasitwas]

hiii y'all for some reason i decided to join into the follow forever/mutual appreciation posts, so made this silly gif like two weeks ago and started writing the post (all's under the cut cuz it's gonna be long lol) First of all, I want to thanks y'all for made my 2021 better fr, i've made so much friends and i'm pretty sure some of them will stay until we pass away... also thanks to y'all who's following this unhinged blog <3

'the best part of being a One Direction fan are the friends you make through them'

honestly a big shout out to all these lovely people, guys you all are amazing and deserve the best (always) thanks for being part of my 2021 (yes this is gonna be my sappy moment)

To my GCs: hey babes! thanks for having me, listen to me and supporting me during the whole year (also for bear my random moments hehe)

@eclipsadxs gc: voy a escribir esto en español porque las amo y lo merecen hehe... primero que nada, gracias por adoptarme <3 y por soportarme en todo momento y por ser unas amigas grandiosas, literalmente habría muerto sin ustedes ya que esto está lleno de yankees <33

namastent gc: @ialwaysknewyouwerepunk @bolitodequeso @hl28 @moirindeclermont @theymetinthetoihlet @fakenudes @harryhazza @strutitout @springloveswinter @toofargonetopray honestly idk how im still in the gc bc im the most inactive person ever (sry ab it) nut you need to know that i truly appreciate you guys so much!! also #JackMcQueenRights... you're too good to be true <33

the unhinged club: @narrylover @cowboylarries @holyshit @nouislover @coffeehotcoffee @avocadolouis28 @heartshaped-lou @dorothyharry @rainblou @faithinrainbows @zouis-exes-to-lovers @sryluvidrc (li and cata too) a gc that started bc li and me were drunk lol... guys i love you so so much <33 thanks for deal with my dumb ass and unhinged questions hehe <3

some highlights:

@justalarryblog: BECA!!! i love you so so so much!! I'm glad to be your friend, you're an amazing person with a big heart and soul that deserve the entire world <33 and even if you insist that your writing sucks it doesn't and that's why you have me, to remind you that you're so talented and that you have an exquisite fic taste <3 (we should start an ABO lovers club and reread Cold Little Heart)

@bluewinnerangel: hi person that i love <3 i think you alr knwoo that but i never forget ab things (or i don't rly easely) so i remember how our lil friendship started (larry god bless the grandpa mp) and i truly appreciate u yk this but i love u (and you love me bc i'm cute and a bit malicious hehe)

@whaleharry: Boobie IM TRULY MADLY DEEPLY in love with you!!! i think you are one of my first mutuals/friends and my soulmate <33 thanks for being unhinged with me the last months, listen to me 24/7 and also love me and support me all the time even if what im doing is insane <333 please... come visit me <3

@anxiouslarrie: CATA AMOR DE MI VIDA <333 eres la mejor persona que conozco, gracias por desvelarte conmigo siempre, hacer mi tarea, mandarme memes, escucharme hablar de todo y soportarme cuando me molesto y también por mexicanizarte para que te entienda <333 eres la mejor polola del mundo @yourhabit28: Mag!!! AMIGA!!! te amo demasiado, tanto que te escribo esto en español <333 te extraño mucho mucho pero amo cuando hablamos, gracias por ser parte de mi 2021 y literal una de mis mejores amigas y por ser co fundadora del #TemporaryFixStanClub

@ladychlo: chay i love u so much!! i'll never get tired to tell you how much much i love you and your art, you're the sweetes and talented person ik <333 (ily tumblr-wife)

@louisxgolden: sabías que te amo? no hemos hablado tanto últimamente pero quiero que sepas que eres asombrosa!!! eres de las mejores personas que conozco, gracias por siempre estar para mi <33 @folkmore: SOPHIA MY ENEMESTIE <333 love you so so much!! you're the only swiftie i could love in this life and i am the only nice anti-t you'll love <333 thanks for being there all the time and being so funny, sweet and also the nicest bully ever!! (ih8u) #BringHARRYSUITSback

@one-wayroad: LAU NO SABES LO MUCHO QUE TE AMO!! gracias por todo todo todo, literal ya hubiera merto de no ser por ti <33 por ser mi january capricorn, mi inspiración y mi lado reflexivo en este mundo lol, por las risas y los cumplidos y por recordarme que puedo hacer las cosas bien <333

@louisbowie @larentsbr @fivescrews @tanktop-lou @whenyouvequitefinished @loualbum @miss-styles @solvetheminourdreams @rainbowparadisebht @heyangels @cloudsmp3 @loulovehome @harrylovesunflower @harrylouis @lonelysxnflower @brightgolden @genuineconspiracy and last but not least A BIG shot out to the ppl who made my obsessive compulsive reader came back to life (and also bc i love you all even if we don't talk a lot)@allwaswell16 @twopoppies @evilovesyou justalarryblog and all the ppl who rec fics (please don't stop doing it, bc beca knows i've alr read most of your recs)

ANYWAY... i'm aware i've missed loads of ppl but it's 2am (when i'm finishing to write this) and i couldn't think in someone else, but if i have rec your blog sometime (or i follow you) you still being really special to me <3

+ blog roll

[tormented-rage-blog]

@zayn do u like it..???

[allwaswell16]

{Recently Read 1D Fics}

January 2021

These are all the One Direction fics I read and enjoyed in January. By the way, I’ve been doing these recs for three years now this month! I can hardly believe I’ve been doing these so long! Anyway, there are 21 recs here in all and are in order by word count and organized by pairing. You can also listen to my podcast to hear me talk about each of these fics as well as an overview of what was posted on ao3 in January! Please let the writers know if you liked the fics by leaving kudos and comments! Happy reading!

Fanfictional Podcast #21 | ko-fi | other fic recs

Larry

🌨️ Mine Would Be You, @crinkle-eyed-boo (E, 114k, exes to lovers au, non-linear storytelling, artist Harry, writer Louis, NYC, break up, pining, getting back together, angst with a happy ending, smut, broke my heart with such dramatic angst)

🌨️ No Going Back, @jacaranda-bloom / jacaranda_bloom (E, 56k, strangers to lovers, one night stand, lighthouse, remote location, Australia, bed sharing, romance, smut, dom/sub undertones, bl)

🌨️ Campus Creatures, @kingsofeverything, @louandhazaf / YesIsAWorld (E, 25k, uni au, vampire Harry, werewolf Louis, rivals, fwb, monsters, fae, science, knotting, intrigue, smut, this was so much fun to read!)

🌨️ What Side Of Love Are You On?, @fallinglikethis (T, 25k, Because I Said So au, movie adaptation, bisexual Harry, multiple povs, Harry/Cara, biphobia, homophobia, internal conflict, scheming, family drama, fluff, humor, light angst, she didn’t tag angst but I laid on the floor and cried so yeah lol)

🌨️ By the Light of the Moon, @phd-mama / phdmama (E, 12k, royal au, magic, healer Louis, Prince Harry, curses, countercurse, smut, omg amazing with an InterestingTM curse haha, great worldbuilding)

🌨️ A Real Work of Art, @lululawrence (NR, 11k, high school au, childhood friends, neighbors, popular Louis, nerd Harry, makeover, crushes, friends to lovers, so cute!)

🌨️ Our Chromosomes In Sepia Tones, dirtymattress (NR, 8k, art au, artist Harry, sculptor Harry, homeless Louis, muse Louis, body worship)

🌨️ walking in a winter wonderland, crybaby (NR, 7k, high school au, crush, pining, school dance, dance committee, humor, fluff, loved awkward Harry!)

🌨️ may we all have a vision now and then, @gaycousinlarry​ / momentofclarity (M, 4k, bar au, first meetings, Americans, age difference, older Harry, vulnerability, fluff, feelings, smut)

🌨️ Number 84, @kingsofeverything (E, 4k, friends to lovers, roommates au, miscommunication, humor, fan fic, embarrassment, blow jobs, bad sex, I had to walk away from it for a minute out of embarrassment it was that good haha)

🌨️ Meant To Be (Arse First), @bayousexual (T, 4k, soulmate au, unfortunate soul mark, humor, bums, alcohol, hangovers, meet cute, absolutely hilarious and had me cackling out loud)

🌨️ so c'mon c'mon (and dance with me baby), @rockstarlouis / theweightofmywords (NR, 3k, New Years Eve au, implied cheating (not h/l), meet cute, NYE party, drinking, dancing, tattoo artist Harry, preschool teacher Louis, kissing, so fun!)

🌨️ beg me silently, @nouies​ (E, 2k, bar/pub au, pwp, jealousy, plot twist, infidelity, smut, oh so good with a fun twist)

🌨️ you fold into me like a heart with a beat, @rockstarlouis / theweightofmywords (NR, 2k, roommates, insecure Louis, hurt/comfort, friends to lovers, fluff, such gorgeous writing wow)

🌨️ Point. Drop. Call., @evilovesyou / 4ureyesonly28 (G, 1k, teen romance, mutual crushes, tik tok, coming out, summer, friends to lovers, fluff, first kiss, omg so cute)

Lilo

🌨️ strike the match, play it loud, carissima (T, 5k, Louis/Liam, canon, hotel rooms, sexual tension, cockblocking, getting together, jealous Louis, oblivious Liam, oh my god the tension was so good!)

Louke

🌨️ It’s About A Boy, @missrefridgefreetorator / mynameispiaivy (G, 4k, Louis/Luke Malak, canon Louis, Vegas, birthday boy Luke, first meeting, sexual tension, dancing, omg this was so hot I’m sweating)

Ziall

🌨️ all the stars align, @moondoggiestyle / countthestars (M, 9k, Zayn/Niall, soulmate au, soulmarks, one night stand, stars, fate, choices, loved how the writer portrayed Zayn’s reluctance)

Ziam

🌨️ Live a Thousand Lifetimes, @laynefaire (E, 57k, Zayn/Liam, future canon, miscommunication, exes to lovers, anxiety, substance abuse references, farm, vineyard, bed and breakfast, horses, angst with a happy ending, getting back together, smut, so much emotion in this one)

Zouis

🌨️ The Pink Toothbrush, @folklorezouis / smileformemylovely (M, 2k, Zayn/Louis, past Larry, fwb, friends to lovers, oblivious walnuts, mentions of cheating but not with Zayn/Louis, implied smut, god I LOVE this fic and had a silly grin on my face the whole time)

Multiple Pairings

🌨️ 12 Days of Kissmas, @haztobegood (NR, 8k, pairings include: Larry, Zouis, Niam, Lirry, Narry, Lilo, and Ziam, 12 Christmas ficlets, Christmas fluff, kissing, these were so soft and lovely)

[seasurfacefullofclouds1]

I don’t think Zouis is dead. I think a reach out from one to another would go a long way to healing their relationship. They are still so similar, they have maintained their root support, they are both mired in industry shit and they have kept a humility about themselves. I think they were good for each other and could be again. I think a Louis Zayn public reconciliation would ruffle a lot of feathers and I’d love to see it.

Oh 🥲 a fan after my own heart. I think both Zayn and Louis are stubborn and have high moral standards, and you can look at their lives and choices and understand (maybe not condone, but understand) why they chose what they did. They’re both people with a love of language, they keep their best friends close to them, they’re introverted and family-oriented, and although they’re immensely rich and privileged, they know this lifestyle is a façade, and there’s a limit to what it’s all worth. They have a passion for their art; they want to be better, they’re open to experience and they want to learn. Their accomplishments aren’t war trophies, nor are they decorative. The worth of what they do is in the experience.

Zouis were great for each other. Together, they were adrift in the storms and they kept each other from sinking. However, the storms didn’t stop. They’ve just taken different shapes now. They’re doing okay individually, but their friendship— however fragile it is— could be very healing.

But sometimes a friendship rift is simply too deep. We have all had those. It’s been years already :(

[1dbackforyoucollab]

Promo Schedule!

The 1D Back For You Collab is proud to present the Spring Promo Event!

During the event, submit fics and art for that day’s pairing! Also, since this is Spring themed, feel free to play with that aspect as well.  Writer Sign-Ups end only a few days after the event so be sure to sign up with your Work in Progress or sequel!!

April 18 - One Direction ot4/ot5

April 19 - Nouis (Niall and Louis)

April 20 - Zarry (Zayn and Harry)

April 21 - Niam (Niall and Liam)

April 22 - Lourry/Larry (Louis and Harry)

April 23 - Ziall (Niall and Zayn)

April 24 - Lilo (Liam and Louis)

April 25 - Zouis (Louis and Zayn)

April 26 - Lirry (Liam and Harry)

April 27 - Ziam (Zayn and Liam)

April 28 - Narry (Niall and Harry)

April 29 - Solo One Direction

April 30 - FREE FOR ALL

About the Collab

For writers of One Direction or Solo 1d fan fiction with WORKS IN PROGRESS who have already started posting a fic on Tumblr or AO3 (or another site) and would like to get the motivation to finish their fic while collaborating with an artist to create visual content for your work in progress fan fiction. The Collab is also open to people wanting to write sequels to existing fics!

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