Answering a Q & A for Authors

I've been seeing a lot of these questionnaires lately and decided to join the bunch. [questions are copied from Kuud3r3Baka's latest blog update]

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Author Questions:

Is there anything you regret writing?
YES!!! I wrote a dumb hetero fic with hetero but I forgot the title since it's been long gone deleted since it's trash alr. Though that got me where I am today, I kind of wanted to bang my head on the nearest wall for lacking common sense upon thinking out the story (since it was in freeform, meaning I had no plans for its plot whatsoever)

 

Name a fic you’ve written that you’re especially fond of & explain why you like it.
BLUE. Hands down, one of the best fanfics I have written so far- if not, ever. The story speaks to me in many ways than one. I'm glad that I had the guts to write such story since my character reference for the main character is none other than me. Maybe that was the reason why the nightmares that I have made the character go through was nowhere near impossible, and in fact, happens in real life. I'm really glad, just by reading the comments and the review that I got, even if I didn't have any monetary gain from it or such. Just the feeling of my work being appreciated by others and having the ability to move those who have read it... just wow.

You can read Blue here.

 

What's your most popular fanfiction?
My most popular fanfiction to date is @FlexxyPanda; an  fic featuring former EXO members Tao and Kris. You can read @FlexxyPanda here.

 

How do you come up with your fanfiction titles?
I come up with fanfic titles referring to characters (events they go through, their traits, their feelings etc.) . Also, it is an important thing to consider time and place setting of the story when thinking of a title.
Examples: 
Lewd Melody - The lewd word coming from the main characters' actions. The melody was from the main lead being a piano teacher.
Blue - Blue represents sadness/depression which the main character goes through.
It's Complicated - A story that you can't summarize in one sentence since It's Complicated.

 

What do you hate more: Coming up with titles or writing summaries?
It's definitely easier to come up with a title than writing a summary. In a summary, you have to think of how to use appropriate words to describe your story. It's really hard for me to do such things.

 

If someone were to draw a piece of fanart for your story, which story would it be and what would the picture be of?
I would definitely want a fanart for It's Complicated with Mingyu and Wonwoo in a park, holding both their youngest son's hand. 

 

Do you have a beta reader? Why/why not?
I had two last year; one for Lewd Melody and the other for 'The Guy At The Counter Of The Rose Bean Cafe'.
I had trouble explaining the Rose Bean Cafe to readers hence the beta for that.
I had to re-explain Lewd Melody in a clearer way hence.

 

What inspires you the most?
Fanmade videos. I just search 'Meanie FMV', 'Taoris FMV' and the like on YouTube. The editors make great song choices :)

 

What's the nicest thing someone has ever said about your writing?
"This was such a plot twist. A lot of people aren't able to delve deep into more serious topics and execute them in a way that is appropriate for the situation. Which makes this very impressing. I was so shocked and then realized after the fact that everything was so specifically tailored to this one concept. The signs were all there, but you did a lovely job at hiding, then revealing the actual theme." -Kjquave

idk. the comment seemed kind of professional to me <_<

 

Do you listen to music when you write or does music inspire you? If so, which band or genre of music does it for you?
I listen to Kdrama OSTs or any other song at night, imagining it as an OST for an upcoming or ongoing fic. Blue, for example, is a product of listening to Halsey's Colors.
i like listening to chillstep when writing. i listen to songs with no person singing so the words i write won't get *affected*
i like music box kpop covers a lot too
i recommend listening to these guys:

In Love With A Ghost
JESUS 
Smyang Piano 
 

 

Do you write oneshots, multi-chapter fics or huuuuuge epics? 
I mostly write oneshots though I write multi-chaptered fics. I'm aiming for chaptered fics this year, specifically.
 

 

What’s the word count on your longest fic?
The longest fic I have is my completed fic: Just Stand Still with 22 chapters and 23k words. It's just that I think that it will be topped by It's Complicated since it's only at 7 chapters yet there are already 13k words and still not finished.

 

Do you write drabbles? If so, what do you normally write them about?
I just write what comes to mind. They're more like excerpts for bigger stories that I will write in the future.

 

What's your favorite genre to write?
Slice Of Life...? idk man, just something readers could 'somehow' relate to.

 

First person or third person - what do you write in and why?
I prefer writing in third person more since I don't really fancy repetitions of the word 'I'. I'm okay with writing both. I just prefer third person more.

 

Do you use established canon characters or do you create OCs?
CANON ALL THE WAY. I create OCs sometimes but it's rare. You find an OC in 2/20 of my fics.

 

What is your greatest strength as a writer?
Plot twists.

 

What do you struggle the most with in your writing?
Past/Present/Future Tenses

 

Fanfiction Questions

List and link to 5 fanfics you are currently reading:

Unintentionally, In Love by BaekMeMyYeol 
Of Cat Scratchers And Naughty Things by Cerra101
Spring Over Summer by ImLoyalToSeokmin
'Secrets' And Us by RonRoxx 
Scraps Of Heaven by gamagamachan

 

List and link to fanfiction authors who are amazing:
based on how their flow/way of writing moved me: (+their story that left huge amount of impact on me)
gamagamachan (All of Her Stories esp. Castle of Glass)
imloyaltoseokmin (Spring Over Summer)
brandedbutterfly (Progressive Education)
4ureal30z (SVT High)
NeonNitrogen from Ao3 (The Void)
soothighs (Pregnancy Pact)
ninibear (The Faults In Byun Baekhyun)

Deactivated authors:
Kayamalie
FishMeAnExo

There are lots but these authors above are currently in mind.
 

 

Is there anyone in your fandom who really inspires you? 
Jose Rizal's minions, definitely XD

 

What ship do you feel needs more attention?
WonHan

 

What is your all time favourite fanfic?
The Faults In Byun Baekhyun

 

If someone was to read one of your fanfics, which fic would you recommend to them and why?
Blue, Lewd Melody and It's Complicated if you're into feels trip.
'If Only You Weren't An Idiot' for out of this world comedy and fluff seekers.
@FlexxyPanda for .

But really, I recommend reading Blue.

 

Do you leave reviews when you read fanfiction? Why/Why not?
Sometimes, if I am on edge. I mostly don't because I read when I'm about to go to sleep.

 

Do you care if people comment your writing? Why/why not?
Yes, because feedbacks are my fuel to keep going.

 

How did you get into reading and/or writing fanfiction?
I have read 'BEASTLY' by Kayamalie and got inspired to write as well.

 

Rant or Gush about one thing you love or hate in the world of fanfiction! Go!
Love: Stories that makes you not want to stop reading--- like " I wanna go pee but I have to finish this chapter first."

Hate: Reading stories in center alignment and reading "upvote this story" requirements for a certain request.

I rarely gush

 

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gamagamachan
#1
I was so shock seeing my names up there ^_^ (gives you a virtual hug)...now I'm really curious about "Blue." I'm going to have to check it out later. :)
kpopcrown
#2
dayum, I RELATE WITH U SO HARD LIKE PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE TENSES ARE SO HARD AKFJDSFHdjfhadskfhasd
Not to mention that writing summaries kill me. It takes me hours to come up with something decent. Not to mention I ramble. Like a lot.
I'm definitely giving this blog post a try! c:
LoneShiba #3
I gotta steal this, hope you won't mind :)
ImloyaltoSeokmin
#4
I wanna hug you!!!!!! *cries in jeju accent while fangirling over Shownu's biceps*...