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I will not apologize for the person I will become when Eddie Diaz is back on my screen.

It will have been 304 days. 304 days without those pretty brown eyes. 304 days without the sass. 304 days without that ass.

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Comment Bingo Trial Run

Very simple rules: connect 5 squares in a line by completing the task in each square

Very simple goals: encourage readers to comment on fics; encourage fandom writers to KEEP WRITING

STEPS:

Download Bingo Card HERE (png) or HERE (jpg) or HERE (pdf)

Complete the tasks on the card, marking off each as you go, until you've completed 5 in a line (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal; NO double-dipping; kudos ♥️ is a free space)

REBLOG/POST your winning card (or list your filled squares) and tag me! Glory in your victory.

PROPOSED REWARD:

Bingo Badge!

@ihni and I thought it'd be fun to receive something commemorating a win (who gets bingo first isn't the point—ALL BINGOS are wins), in which case, there could be different tiers of achievement:

Bingo Badge (one line filled)

Double Bingo Badge (two lines filled)

ELITE Bingo Badge?? (ALL squares filled—for the ambitious, or at least for @ihni who will prob eat this card for breakfast)

I can make a badge with my limited Canva skills, but we thought it'd be cool if fandom artists came up with different designs? So if any artists wanna contribute, let me know.

If enough people are into this, I'm open to planning a more organized event, but figured this would be fun to try out for now.

no pressure, just tagging anyone who seemed interested: @sanguine-tenshi, @adelacreations, @redfeathered, @heartbreak-sandwich, @magniloquent-raven, @sepulchralsmile, @inquisitiveadventuress, @mrprettywhenhecries, @1jet2unknown, @iravenish, @six-demon-bag, @billyharringson, @suometar, @tciddaemina, @phoenix-burns-wildly, @lafey, @doctor-of-war-and-heartache, @supercomplicatedperson, @g-arya, @sightetsound, @notanandalitebandit, @hesitantsorrows, @soap-lady, @fan-written, @we-want-mini-mini, @komatsuna-yuki, @calico-kiwi, @pinkittwice, @puppylove24680, @starcourtjesus

P.S. To facilitate unhinged liveblog comments, install the AO3 Floating Comment Box!

if you have any questions/concerns/suggestions, let me know! 💛

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Welcome

The response to the Comment Bingo Trial Run has been amazing so far! Let's keep that momentum going.

This blog is intended to promote anything and everything related to fic writing and commenting. In the fandom ecosystem, both creators and enjoyers are essential, but especially active creators and enjoyers—by which I also mean interactive.

For now, this is what I can guarantee from this blog:

more bingo cards, featuring a mix of old and and new tasks

bingo cards designed for veteran commenters (more challenging tasks) and beginner commenters (simpler tasks)

bingo cards designed for writers (daily writing tasks; prompt tasks)

resources on commenting: etiquette and how-tos, etc.

celebrations of commenters who earn bingo (✨victory badges✨)

fic recs from bingo players who post the works used to fill their cards

Depending on level of interest, this could also be a space to host more ambitious events (ship- or fandom-specific comment drives, comment drives for categories of fic with typically less traffic, etc).

Always open to feedback and suggestions! Here's the running FAQ post for the bingo trial.

The goal is to foster as much positive fandom engagement as possible 💛

no pressure, just tagging anyone who expressed interest in the bingo trial run:

@sanguine-tenshi, @mrprettywhenhecries, @tciddaemina, @tapedsleeves, @unquantifiablefucks, @1jet2unknown, @doctor-of-war-and-heartache, @sterekbros, @evanesdust, @g-arya, @suometar, @camaro-and-smokes, @dragonflylady77, @redfeathered, @iravenish, @nibupei, @larkandcarry, @im-psycho-btw, @luimagines, @kallisto-k, @yallwildinrn, @adhd-merlin, @ah0yh0y, @neewtmas, @six-demon-bag, @silent-silver-slip, @magniloquent-raven, @garden-variety-jumo, @autistic-katara, @ghuleh-recs, @kissingghouls, @thissortofsorcery, @the-ravening, @toburnup, @gunshou, @daddiesdrarryy, @starryeyedjanai, @cattailhighway, @hexiewrites, @to-spread-the-ministry, @skystamp, @goddamnedamericanjedi, @likeapaperplane, @forgottenkanji, @minnichan, @asoftspotforangels, @lungache, @the-marron

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I want them to end , but not like Eddie and Ana.

Eddie and Ana/Buck and Natalia parallels.

Alternative title: ♪ I think I've seen this film before ♪

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Welcome to Sterek Bingo Valentine's 2024 Edition!

We are open for cards, so stop by and get yours!

This bingo must be completed between February 1-29, 2024 to be claimed as a bingo. Creations can only be posted in February, but you can write them in advance and save them to post once February begins!

Sign-ups are from now until January 31st.

Check out our Rules, No List, and FAQs. You can also follow us on Twitter and save the A03 collection for your submissions.

You will choose 25 prompts from our prompt list (which you can find on our signup form).

Bingos can be completed by filling prompts diagonally, straight across, straight down, inner four corners, outer four corners, or a blackout.

Request your Sterek Bingo Valentine's 2024 Edition card here!

If you have any questions, stop by our ask box and we’ll get back to you ASAP!

Cards will be sent out on Sundays, so give us a week to get card requests made and sent out to you.

We’re excited to see what everyone creates!

@sterekevents @teenwolffandomevents @thebigbangblogproject

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‘til the end of the line

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ImagiNexus — a fanfic writer Notion template.

Hi there!

I have been watching some of us writers and beta readers struggle with organizing our works and keeping up with the timelines. So, I decided to make a template of my workspace on Notion and share it with y'all here. You can find the template 'ImagiNexus' here and duplicate it in your own workspace.

Features

Assets — your constant resource bank that has writing tips, blogs, inspo, your notes on your own writing/beta reading. Capture — your got-to page to dump all the ideas before they flee to the winds.

Databases

Beta — your beta reading gigs database, both reader and author-friendly comes with a generic questionnaire template. Your Works — your works, whether it's a prompt or a published one go into this database, with various filtered views to facilitate your focus. Your Events — your events with deadlines and check-ins go here to keep you up-to date on your works.

Inside view

And, feel free to reach me out with any queries!

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Are you interested in an exchange that is exclusively Sterek-related? Then come check out The Sterek Exchange! 

You can find our FAQs here and RULES here.

If you have any questions, please stop by and send us an ask.

Sign up here on AO3. Please fill out this Google form so I can contact you if need be for your gift or assignment. I know some of you guys have different usernames across all sites, so this will help me keep everything straight! If you filled this out during the Fall Exchange, you don't have to do so again. It's the same Google form. You can join our Discord community with this link.

Sign-up Opens: Sun 26 Nov 2023  Sign-up Closes: Tue 02 Jan 2024  Assignments Due: Sun 04 Feb 2024 Works Revealed: Wed 14 Feb 2024 Creators Revealed: Thu 15 Feb 2024

@teenwolffandomevents @thebigbangblogproject @sterekevents

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the art i did for @buddiebigbang !!! everyone has to go read he who reigns within himself rn its so amazing i am so excited to be working with them on this!!

taglist: @blueskiesandstarrynights @buddiextarlos @genuine-possum @joshkiszkashusband @thedragonemperess @thedrowningpoetofdionysus @depressedtransguy @dramabeansoup (lemme know if u want to be added or removed)

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HOW TO GIVE PERSONALITY TO A CHARACTER

Giving personality to a character is an essential part of character development in storytelling, whether you're writing a novel, screenplay, or creating a character for a role-playing game. Here are some steps and considerations to help you give personality to your character:

Understand Their Backstory:

Start by creating a detailed backstory for your character. Where were they born? What were their childhood experiences like? What significant events have shaped their life? Understanding their past can help you determine their motivations, fears, and desires.

2. Define Their Goals and Motivations:

Characters often become more interesting when they have clear goals and motivations. What does your character want? It could be something tangible like a job or a romantic relationship, or it could be an abstract desire like happiness or freedom.

3. Determine Their Strengths and Weaknesses:

No one is perfect, and characters should reflect this. Identify your character's strengths and weaknesses. This can include physical abilities, intellectual skills, and personality traits. Flaws can make characters relatable and three-dimensional.

4. Consider Their Personality Traits:

Think about your character's personality traits. Are they introverted or extroverted? Shy or outgoing? Kind or selfish? Create a list of traits that describe their character. You can use personality frameworks like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or the Big Five Personality Traits as a starting point.

5. Give Them Quirks and Habits:

Quirks and habits can make a character memorable. Do they have a specific way of speaking, a unique fashion style, or an unusual hobby? These details can help bring your character to life.

6. Explore Their Relationships:

Characters don't exist in isolation. Consider how your character interacts with others. What are their relationships like with family, friends, and enemies? These relationships can reveal a lot about their personality.

7. Show, Don't Tell:

Instead of explicitly telling the audience about your character's personality, show it through their actions, dialogue, and decisions. Let the reader or viewer infer their traits based on their behavior.

8. Create Internal Conflict:

Characters with internal conflicts are often more engaging. What inner struggles does your character face? These can be related to their goals, values, or past experiences.

9. Use Character Arcs:

Consider how your character will change or grow throughout the story. Character development is often about how a character evolves in response to the events and challenges they face.

10. Seek Inspiration:

Draw inspiration from real people, other fictional characters, or even historical figures. Study how people with similar traits and backgrounds behave to inform your character's actions and reactions.

11. Write Dialogue and Inner Monologues:

Writing dialogue and inner monologues from your character's perspective can help you get inside their head and understand their thought processes and emotions.

12. Consider the Setting:

The setting of your story can influence your character's personality. For example, a character who grows up in a war-torn environment may have a different personality than one raised in a peaceful, affluent society.

13. Revise and Refine:

Don't be afraid to revise and refine your character as you write and develop your story. Characters can evolve and change as the narrative unfolds.

Remember that well-developed characters are dynamic and multi-faceted. They should feel like real people with strengths, weaknesses, and complexities. As you write and develop your character, put yourself in their shoes and think about how they would react to various situations. This will help you create a compelling and believable personality for your character.

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"This fic was ai generated—" Cool, so lemme block you real quick

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You guys, hop on!!

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Sometimes I just wanna scream—

OH MY GOD BUCK JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP!! STOP BEING SUCH A FUCKING BEAUTY AND A STUPID BLESSING TO THE MANKIND!!

—this is one of those nights.

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Taylor & Ana: *enter room*

Eddie: *jaw clenches*

Buck: I know what you mean.

EDDIE: Do you ever get pre-annoyed? Like you already know someone is going to piss you off? BUCK: What? No, I— TAYLOR: *enters room* EDDIE: *jaw clenches*

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Happy birthday to AO3 🎂🎉

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nothing will ever amaze me the way fanfiction authors do. like, you wrote silly little stories about my favorite little guys? and i can read them?? for free??? that’s fucking wild.

you poured your heart and soul and very being into your writing and then put it out there for anyone to read? insane.

you spend a truly incredible amount of time writing novel-length, high quality stories, again, FOR FREE, that anyone can read, again, FOR FREE??

shoutout to every single fic author in existence, you guys are fucking incredible and i love all of you so much

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Stiles in a dire need of a hug from his Alpha who he might be in love with but not really knowing how to ask for it so he just hovers awkwardly smelling vaguely of yearning and sadness until Derek can’t take it anymore and asks Stiles if he can fucking tell him what he needs and Stiles’ lips/chin wobbles a little before finally saying he needs a hug and he looks so small and pitiful in that moment, like he’s ashamed of that, ashamed of asking for comfort, comfort from his Alpha and Derek’s entire demeanour softens and he pulls Stiles into his chest, engulfing him into his arms, a hand at the back of Stiles’ neck and the other rubs up and down Stiles’ back comfortingly and he starts making this soothing rumbly noise and nuzzles Stiles’ hairline. He only lets go once Stiles’ scent has been nothing but warm and content for a while.