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[Heidirs]

yayyy! greaat thank you XD and yes I am one of them haha XD as you remember!  I love it!

 

I'm glad you like it.  Waiting on five more artists now to finish the rest of it...

[Illyria]

I've only watched the original and loved it (even though I started on translated manga scans) but I guess Brotherhood felt like too much of a retread initially that I never quite got into it. I might have to give it another shot.

 

But I'd love to see that comparison sometime.

 

 

All of the characters in that show are fab. The character development is so incredible I actually feel jealous when I watch it.

 

(this is seriously making me want to go back and rewatch the series. so many feelings!!!!)

 

And that comparison is definitely something I would be interested in hearing about. haha.

 

 

I have a mighty need to read this comparison. You must share at some point. 

 

She would. She definitely would. And I, like a dork, would probably have a fit of giggles because it would be just that scary and hysterical. 

 

I guess now I'll have to get my thoughts organised and the comparision written up.

 

I've been having a lot of FMA feels lately due to someone in this thread posting a 'I'm not crying, this is rain' thing a couple of days ago.  Shinichiro Miki's (whoes name I have probably horribly mispelled) delivery of that line just gets me everytime I watch it.

[Heidirs]

This is the first of an unknown amount of oneshot-drabble-headcanons I'm progressively writing. It's slow, because I honestly hesitate and pick apart my work until I deem it acceptable. Even then, I'm well aware there is a ton room for improvement. But I am trying, and that's a good thing, I think. The fact alone that I'm writing is good for improvement. Furthermore, getting my headcanons out in the open is both delightful and therapeutic. 

 

More fanfic is always good. The only way to improve is to keep going. Yay for writing and headcanons! 

 

 

 

I just posted chapter 3 of mine. No smut this time. 

 

AO3: http://archiveofouro...hapters/8171219

FFN: https://www.fanficti...dled-for-Warmth

[Catfishers]

I guess now I'll have to get my thoughts organised and the comparision written up.

 

I've been having a lot of FMA feels lately due to someone in this thread posting a 'I'm not crying, this is rain' thing a couple of days ago.  Shinichiro Miki's (whoes name I have probably horribly mispelled) delivery of that line just gets me everytime I watch it.

 

Oh my god, that was me. I'm so sorry! 

[Cee]

All right. I'll leave this here in hope that I didn't do a total flop, and see what everyone thinks. I'm really, really praying I didn't go OOC with the characters.

 

http://archiveofouro...g/works/3706359

 

This is the first of an unknown amount of oneshot-drabble-headcanons I'm progressively writing. It's slow, because I honestly hesitate and pick apart my work until I deem it acceptable. Even then, I'm well aware there is a ton room for improvement. But I am trying, and that's a good thing, I think. The fact alone that I'm writing is good for improvement. Furthermore, getting my headcanons out in the open is both delightful and therapeutic. 

 

Solas is featured, which goes without saying, and Cassandra and Varric make appearances. Of course, the remainder of characters will gradually make appearances as well.

 

Welp, I could ramble more, but it's basically already been said in my little author's note, so I shall hush. 

 

I liked this. I've been having similar issues, always picking and poking at my stuff before finally sometimes I just post it to get myself to stop incessantly editing it.

 

My thing right now is trying to expand details. I write a lot of things for work so it's kind of ruined me a little for details since it has been some time since I've written fiction, so this has been a helpful thing too, as I think it has been for you.

 

Which is great, keep going!
 

[Maria13]

I liked this. I've been having similar issues, always picking and poking at my stuff before finally sometimes I just post it to get myself to stop incessantly editing it.

 

My thing right now is trying to expand details. I write a lot of things for work so it's kind of ruined me a little for details since it has been some time since I've written fiction, so this has been a helpful thing too, as I think it has been for you.

 

Which is great, keep going!
 

 

This. I usually start with basic plot and dialogue which usually comes really easy to me and then expand into characters' body language description of surroundings...

[Taelaa]

Reminds me of a post I saw on tumblr which points out that anything about Solas becomes hilarious when you replace his name with 'The Dread Wolf, Fen'Harel'

 

'The Dread Wolf, Fen'Harel once set his coattails on fire.'

 

'The Dread Wolf, Fen'Harel likes those little frilly cakes they make in Orlais.'

 

'The Dread Wolf, Fen'Harel is an ass man.'

 

(am I the only person who has Lavellan in armour called 'Fen'Harel Enansal'?)

 

Um, no...no, you're not. >.>

[Catfishers]

This. I usually start with basic plot and dialogue which usually comes really easy to me and then expand into characters' body language description of surroundings...

 

I do the same. I find if I have an idea it's much easier for me to get the dialogue and general emotion down on the page and then go back through it later to add details, body language, surroundings and all the jazz. If I try to do it all on the first pass I just get bogged down and frustrated.

[Cee]

More fanfic is always good. The only way to improve is to keep going. Yay for writing and headcanons! 

 

 

 

I just posted chapter 3 of mine. No smut this time. 

 

AO3: http://archiveofouro...hapters/8171219

FFN: https://www.fanficti...dled-for-Warmth

I laughed when I read this since the latest thing I've been working on was a story about them getting caught in the cold rain and taking shelter in a cavern and Lavellan and Solas by a fire drying off and warming up while she tells a story of a night like this from her past.

[Sable Rhapsody]

Um, no...no, you're not. >.>

 

I was going to craft my Lavellan a set of wolf-themed armor.

 

DLC spoilers:

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Then Ameridan turned up with his badass golden dragonslaying armor, and I was like, sorry Solas.  Ameridan's armor is cooler.

[Kestrel]

Here's chapter 8 of this drivel. I feel like I may have finally got the balance I wanted between Solas-mance and Maiwe, but at the expense of the writing not being my best. Ugh. I CAN'T WIN. 

 

http://archiveofouro...hapters/8203015

[Cee]

Here's chapter 8 of this drivel. I feel like I may have finally got the balance I wanted between Solas-mance and Maiwe, but at the expense of the writing not being my best. Ugh. I CAN'T WIN. 

 

http://archiveofouro...hapters/8203015

 

As you might be able to tell, a lot of us have certain issues with our writing that we keep discussing. We're often so terribly hard on ourselves more than anyone else would be.  And that's natural.

 

I think you did a good job balancing that chapter. It's a blend of storytelling and character building, inclusion of other characters like you were aiming for, and still maintaining what makes Maiwe's story unique. You got the descriptiveness and feelings down as well. Is your concern more one of consistency?

[Kestrel]

Nah, I've thrown consistency out the window. The work as a whole ended up nowhere near what I intended it to be. Which is fine, it just sort of blew longer term plans out of the water. I just worry excessively about my language- is it poetic enough? Does it stir people to emotion? Dumb stuff like that. 

[Heidirs]

(am I the only person who has Lavellan in armour called 'Fen'Harel Enansal'?)

 

Excuse me, what? 

[Heidirs]

I laughed when I read this since the latest thing I've been working on was a story about them getting caught in the cold rain and taking shelter in a cavern and Lavellan and Solas by a fire drying off and warming up while she tells a story of a night like this from her past.

 

I approve. 

 

Nah, I've thrown consistency out the window. The work as a whole ended up nowhere near what I intended it to be. Which is fine, it just sort of blew longer term plans out of the water. I just worry excessively about my language- is it poetic enough? Does it stir people to emotion? Dumb stuff like that. 

 

Sometimes you have to let the story go where it wants to... even if it's not what you were looking for. And love your fic. 

[Cee]

Nah, I've thrown consistency out the window. The work as a whole ended up nowhere near what I intended it to be. Which is fine, it just sort of blew longer term plans out of the water. I just worry excessively about my language- is it poetic enough? Does it stir people to emotion? Dumb stuff like that. 

 

I kind of got that feeling, because this chapter is a bit less poetic and more straightforward in terms of language, and that was something I had in mind when I asked about consistency. But I think it feels right to me. Taken as a whole, I can say personally that it has been emotional to read. You did a good job of setting the foundation and as you open things up, you seem to have lost some confidence but unnecessarily, IMO. I can only speak for myself, but I like what you've done so far.

[Kestrel]

Thanks guys.  

 

I'm also somewhat sick today so I probably /shouldn't/ have been writing haha. 

[Catfishers]

I kind of got that feeling, because this chapter is a bit less poetic and more straightforward in terms of language, and that was something I had in mind when I asked about consistency. But I think it feels right to me. Taken as a whole, I can say personally that it has been emotional to read. You did a good job of setting the foundation and as you open things up, you seem to have lost some confidence but unnecessarily, IMO. I can only speak for myself, but I like what you've done so far.

 

I agree with this. I think your lack of confidence is unfounded. The writing flows nicely and, ultimately, I think that's more important than being overly poetic. Also I think you're striking a nice balance between Maiwe's personal struggles, the romance, and how those two things play off of one another. I'm really enjoying it.

[Cee]

Sometimes you have to let the story go where it wants to... even if it's not what you were looking for. And love your fic. 

 

And always keep in mind why you're writing something. If it's fun, if it feels like a worthwhile thing to improve your skills, if it's something you feel utterly compelled to just get out on a page....good reasons. If it becomes more about outside approval but becomes a slog and a source of frustration, trying to recapture the fun and inspiration you had initially is a good idea. Sometimes not quite possible, but it's easier on yourself to write something, accept its imperfections and just set it free to whatever ends. And that can be SO difficult sometimes. I know.

 

Mainly I've been writing some of my fic ideas as a blend of 'must get this out of me' and 'skill improvement' since I used to write lots of fiction before I started writing lots of non-fiction and then professionally too so my habits and style changed.

 

Hello another page:

 

[Cee]

Thanks guys.

 

I'm also somewhat sick today so I probably /shouldn't/ have been writing haha. 

But sometimes things like writing can be what gets you through the crappy days. Either way, it seems more a confidence thing than a writing issue.

[Illyria]

Excuse me, what? 

 

Dread Wolf's Blessing.

[NightSymphony]

I've decided to take a break from writing Dragon Age fanfic and I've been working on my Neverwinter Nights 2 stuff again. It's taking me years to finish this thing. I know my writing sucks, but I need to finish this. It will make me feel so much better to get it all out. It's been in my brain for soo long, it wants to be freeeeeeee.

 

I'm sure when the Black Emporium DLC comes out I'll stop writing it though and go back to Solas smut.

[Heidirs]

 

good, god, I love this scene so much. I don't know why...

 

Something about Solas' confident walk over to the random veil-fire torch in the middle of nowhere...

 

And he's pretty in blue... that must be it.

[Heidirs]

Dread Wolf's Blessing.

 

Yes but what is it? How do I get it?

 

 

I'm sure when the Black Emporium DLC comes out I'll stop writing it though and go back to Solas smut.

 

You have smut to share? 

[NightSymphony]

Yes but what is it? How do I get it?

 

 

 

You have smut to share? 

Sure..I love sharing. I just have the one that I actually finished.

http://wyntersosltic...caged-516434598