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I saw this questionnaire on the ficwip community, and thought, "Why not!" And so here we are, a creative review of 2025, Gentle's edition.
Including WIPs, how many fics have you worked on since January 1st?
Honestly, upwards of fifty.
How many did you post for other people to read?
Seven.
Seven.
What's something NEW that you tried in a fic?
Writing non-linearly in how I write the fic. It's not bad, but I need to improve.
Writing non-linearly in how I write the fic. It's not bad, but I need to improve.
What piece of media inspired you the most?
Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf
Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf
How many fandoms did you write for?
Two (2), being Arcane and Holes (2003), though many of them remain unpublished.
Two (2), being Arcane and Holes (2003), though many of them remain unpublished.
What ship(s) captured your heart?
Everyone who knows me know it it is Mel & Jayce (goldenforge/meljay) of Arcane, but also there is Hwei & Mel.
Everyone who knows me know it it is Mel & Jayce (goldenforge/meljay) of Arcane, but also there is Hwei & Mel.
What character(s) captured your heart?
Mel Medarda of Arcane, as well as Jayce. And new on the leaderboard is Hwei and Xin Zhao. Xin for his devotion, and Hwei for the same reasons as Mel.
Mel Medarda of Arcane, as well as Jayce. And new on the leaderboard is Hwei and Xin Zhao. Xin for his devotion, and Hwei for the same reasons as Mel.
Did you write for any new fandoms or ships?
Mel & Hwei (visionarysoul), Mel & Xin Zhao (goldenspear), Mel & Swain (goldenraven)
Mel & Hwei (visionarysoul), Mel & Xin Zhao (goldenspear), Mel & Swain (goldenraven)
What fic meant the most to you to write?
It is, hands down, Whence Cometh the Wolf. It's such a self-indulgent piece.
It is, hands down, Whence Cometh the Wolf. It's such a self-indulgent piece.
What fic made you feel the happiest to work on?
Whence Cometh the Wolf
Whence Cometh the Wolf
What fic was the most satisfying to finish?
The fic I did for the OnlyMeljay gift exchange.
The fic I did for the OnlyMeljay gift exchange.
What fic was the most challenging to work on?
All of them it feels like, but honestly, the fic for the Secret Santa Fest.
All of them it feels like, but honestly, the fic for the Secret Santa Fest.
What's the most interesting topic you researched for a fic?
Most of it was League of Legends related, specifically Noxus lore.
Most of it was League of Legends related, specifically Noxus lore.
What were your shortest and longest fics?
Longest is Migration of Hearts at 7,663 and shortest is Molten Gold, at 472.
Longest is Migration of Hearts at 7,663 and shortest is Molten Gold, at 472.
What was on your writing playlist?
An unhealthy amount of Lorne Balfe. But yes, mostly soundtrack and orchestral pieces.
An unhealthy amount of Lorne Balfe. But yes, mostly soundtrack and orchestral pieces.
Where did you write? Was there a favorite spot?
At work, but my favorite spot was my bed.
What’s your favorite title of the year?
Whence Cometh the Wolf
Whence Cometh the Wolf
Share your favorite opening line
Sometimes, when the sun bled across the horizon and died to grant the stars their brilliance, Mel felt herself die with it, the memories turned nightmares becoming too real and taking in form in the darkness of night.
Sometimes, when the sun bled across the horizon and died to grant the stars their brilliance, Mel felt herself die with it, the memories turned nightmares becoming too real and taking in form in the darkness of night.
Share your favorite ending line
Yours evermore, In art, in magic, in passion.
Share your favorite piece of dialogue
“I do not expect kindness from you.” Mel intoned, the murky depths of his soul rippling beneath her gaze. “I will give it to you despite that; I’ll give it all to you, husband.”
Share the funniest line(s) you wrote this year
I am terribly unfunny. I think breathe write angst almost exclusively.
I am terribly unfunny. I think breathe write angst almost exclusively.
Did you get frustrated with a fic at some point? What happened and how did you get past it?
I consulted my friends for help.
I consulted my friends for help.
If you had to choose one, what was THE most satisfying writing moment of your year?
I wrote a fic for a zine. I was also writing mod on said zine!
I wrote a fic for a zine. I was also writing mod on said zine!
Did you do anything special to celebrate finishing something?
I show my friends!
I show my friends!
Did you create fanworks other than fic? Show one off!
No, I didn't.
No, I didn't.
How many fannish events did you take part in? Things like bangs, exchanges, ship weeks, zines, prompt memes, etc. They all count!
I took part and hosted several! One zine, two exchanges, one ship week, six prompt memes.
I took part and hosted several! One zine, two exchanges, one ship week, six prompt memes.
Think back on everything you've worked on since January and give yourself a compliment. A real one! Be nice to yourself.
You finished some work! You contributed in a major way to your fandom! Well done!
You finished some work! You contributed in a major way to your fandom! Well done!
If this were an awards show, who would you thank?
Definitely would thank Lo, to whom I went to for literally, everything. Thank you, my wonderful friend.
I would also thank Chas and Edda.
Definitely would thank Lo, to whom I went to for literally, everything. Thank you, my wonderful friend.
I would also thank Chas and Edda.
What’s left on your to-do list for 2025?
I just need to finish these Christmas gifts!
I just need to finish these Christmas gifts!
What would you like to write next year?
Whence Cometh the Wolf. More long-fics!!!
Whence Cometh the Wolf. More long-fics!!!
