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Day fifty-two (52/100)

of @the-wip-project‘s #100daysofwriting challenge.

Q52: Pick an idea and write a short "shopping list" of what will happen in the story.

A52: I did this but did not feel like sharing with you. Hope your ideas and shopping list are delicious!

Day Twenty-five

of @the-wip-project‘s #100daysofwriting challenge

Q25: What have you learned recently,  about yourself, about your writing, about your story?

A25: I’ve learnt all kinds of things recently, part of it during this challenge the most important ones to me are:

It’s difficult for me to “find time” aka force myself into a chair and actually write. Part of this issue is because I do have little time with a young family, a full time job and elders whom I support. But ... more and more I am concerned that I am not writing because when I finish this current wip I will have to say goodbye to the wip’s world and characters and I’m not ready to give up that part of my brain.

I have no shortage of creative ideas. I have difficulty putting them into a cohesive plot.

I tend to rework my plot every few months. I try very hard to stick to one but ... then ideas that are better occur to me.

To read!

Some of my favourite fanfics from my favourite wlw couples

Brittana:

- you are all that I need (Santana plays guitar and is in love with her best friend)

- Front row, baby (Santana and Rachel are having conversations)

- This love of mine (Christmas away from each other then new year party with the glee club)

- Secret heart (Brittana told from Rachel's point of vue)

- Simply divine (demi gods)

- In between days (after 3x06 Santana feels like she’s breaking apart)

Sanvers/Supercorp

- pajama based assumptions (Maggie finds Kara in Alex's apartment one morning)

- Is she? Or isn't she? (Maggie and Alex make bets on Lena's sexuality)

- Isolated (Kara feels isolated and Maggie is there to help)

- Oblivious (Kara is dating Lena but Alex thinks she is dating mon-el)

- Of Food and Romance (Lena steals Kara’s food, something that usually ends in a 30 mins lecture. The gang are baffled)

Vauseman

- If your heart was a prison (pick up lines)

- You little shit (baby in prison)

- Piper's best laid plan (book club)

- Hey you! Laura Ingalls Wilder! (Soulmate au)

Clexa

- Stealing kisses (secret relationship in high school)

- I run to you (Clarke runs after her father and Wells die, Lexa is her new roommate, Clarke is pregnant and Lexa helps her)

- Seven minutes (Seven minutes at a party but they know each other and the others don't know that)

- Unspoken words (soulmate au in which whatever you draw appears on your soulmate's skin)

- are you a doctor (because I’m bleeding) (lexa is a cop who gets shot and Clarke is a doctor who happens to be there)

Daisy

- On the run (after Hive, Daisy comes back to the base)

Shoot

- The little moments, our moments (cute af one shots)

- Reverie (cute one shots post Samaritan)

- The one where Shaw misses Root (cuddling and missing Root)

- You and me, we made vows (bored at a wedding)

- My therapist said... (undercover married people)

- Domestic hell (suburban couple+Halloween)

- 94 days (Root and Shaw are in prison for 94 days together)

- Close quarters (Shaw is a cuddler but she doesn't admit it)

Naomily

- Desiree (last chapter-> party, Effy came with Naomi whom Emily has a huge crush on, really cute at the end)

- Red (They are in a dark place and Emily overdose)

- Travelling together (Naomi is sick and Emily is there for her)

Trini and Kim (Power Rangers)

- Too busy lying to myself (to see your color) (soulmate au, really good and long)

- We're electric (friends with benefits to lovers)

- You arrive along with the sun (soulmate au, short one)

- I am in love with what we are (not what we should be) (fake married au)

Clizzy

- In that little café (Clary and Alex friendship)

- Waiting... (Clary meets the gang at the clinic)

- Come in a little closer (there was never much space between us) (Clizzy start fake dating until they are dating for real)

- Isabelle (Izzy coming to term with her sexuality in a really cute way)

Emison

- honest, let's make this night last forever (Ali knows it's a date but Emily doesn't)

- Sleepover protocol (the girls learn about emison and a sleepover ensues)

- Shut up Aria (they get together, the girls find out and they get high of Jason's brownies)

- 25 Occasions People Have Celebrated in the Liarverse (25 little one shot with emison as endgame)

- Mama (Emily carries the baby and then it's Alison's turn feat. the other Liars)

- Begin again (Ali comes back in season 5 and Emily helps her in her first day back at school)

- Place your bet (accidentally married in Vegas, 21 chapters)

- Right now it feels like we're bleeding (so deep that we might not get back up) (emily is in a dark place after Sara's death so she travels and sleep with a bunch of people but Emison is still endgame.)

Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch

- Mistrust - 1.2 (The Avengers have difficulties trusting Wanda, but then she’s hurt in battle)

- No Matter What (they go on a mission, get kidnapped and Wanda volunteers to be the one tortured)

- Do you trust me? (They are trapped on a roof during a mission and Wanda and Tony must trust each other)

- The Wisdom of Children (Wanda and Peter are best friend and the Avengers don’t like them)

- It’s the Little Things that Matter (After civil war, Wanda becomes the hero she was always meant to be)

Posie

- you know (three times Josie hates Penelope and one time she doesn’t)

- get in the closet (Caroline walks in on Posie and P has to hide in the closet)

- Stupid Cupid (Love Is In The Air) (a girl does a spell on Penelope so that she falls in love with her but her love for Josie is so strong that is doesn’t really work)

- (meet me) under the mistletoe (mistletoes show up around school and people have to kiss each other)(long, really well written and good)

- You and I (are a Molotov cocktail of idiocy and sexual tension) (Posie knows Lizzie is in love with Hope)

Deanoru

- Rooftop Rendez-Vous (Karolina is popular, Nico is not but they’re dating)

Kelly and Becca

- You Do Something To Me (first night without Eden and Becca has a nightmare but Kelly is there for her)

- Paradise Rebuilt (snippets into their lives)

- Stuck on you (late night at the hospital)

Crisana

- Crisana fluff (what happened at the hospital)

- a night at the hospital

- Studying (cute fluff)

- I just want you (5 kisses no one saw and one they did)

Zoe and Madison

- we’re a shimmering balance act (the entire coven knows they are in love but they don’t)

- morning pretender (coffee shop au)

Hope and Amy

- Just a Basic Hot Girl (Hope doesn’t walk away at the end because Amy makes a move)

- They Can Wait (after a year in Botswana, Molly throws a surprise party for her best friend and Hope is in the attendance)

Kellex

- electric love (preath from Alex’s pov but still kellex endgame)

- let’s make this moment a crime (Kelley sprains her ankle so Alex and her stay in for New Year and they get together)

- A Little Slip Up (Kelley accidentally reveals and they are married)

- One day (after the World Cup, they kiss and it gets messed up)

Cazzie

- you’re one of the few things that I’m sure of (after holding hand in the car, C distance herself from I but realizes that she wants to be with her)

Juliantina

- Respite (after Juliana is kidnap, angst)

- Best of me (fake relationship)

Lintz

- Give Me Something (Maggie briefly moves in with Sydney and they get together)

- it’s better when they’re cute (no one know they are married until Maggie gets hurt)

Fanfiction Club: The Rules

This idea came to me when I woke up first thing this morning.

Yes yes yes! Thank you!

Recently Updated Works-in-Progress Clexa Fic Recommendations

Howdy Clexakru! For our next installment of Clexa fic recommendations, I am focusing on Recently Updated Works-In-Progress. The majority of these fics have been updated within the past couple months. There are so many great WIP out there, so this is Part 1. I may do another list that focuses on those WIP that have been updated in the past 6-months or so (cause writers have lives too and shouldn’t be overlooked just because they aren’t able to update sooner). Without further ado:

A Crown Seldom Enjoyed by @onemilliongoldstars: Oh hell yes the Game of Thrones crossover you never knew you needed (well that’s a lie, we have all been secretly pining for this fic). This author’s writing style is beautifully romantic but completely realistic. It is soft when necessary but strong when it matters. It is, in one word, enrapturing. I tried to wait till this was complete so I could binge it, but I couldn’t wait. It was totally worth going to bed at 3am to finish it.

Earning it Back, Heart Upon the Southern Ground, and Behind the Stars by @sassymajesty: Guys, I don’t know how to explain to you in words the extent to which I love this author’s writings. The angst, the slow burn, the fluff, the angst, the love, the heartbreak, did I mention the angst? Jesus the last update of EIB was perfection but I am so scared of what lies ahead. When reading these fics I am always reminded of the saying “nothing worth having in this world comes easy”.

For Madi by thelovelypintobean: Fair warning, this is a Bellarke engagement but a Clexa endgame (OK OK STOP YELLING, HEAR ME OUT). Bellamy and Clarke have a kid together, Madi, but Clarke is in love with her best friend, Lexa. Bellamy proposes and Clarke says yes “for Madi” (Hey, that’s the title of the fic!). What I really like so far is that Lexa and Clarke don’t fight their attraction, like in so many fics. They are magnets that can’t help themselves when they are alone. Chapter 2 is a little messy with a bunch of new characters but keep going because it is shaping up to be a good ride.

My Heart is the Hardest to Break by @jazzyjazzin: Lexa tutors Clarke and in return gets tips on how to make a girl fall in love with her (as if anyone wouldn’t just fall in love with Lexa at first sight). Of course, Clarke is oblivious as to where Lexa’s true feelings lie. This has been such a roller coaster of emotions and the payoff has been worth it. I can’t wait to see how this ends.

Except You Love by @theproseofnight: I’m going to need a broom to sweep up my broken heart after reading this one. Clarke and Lexa break up after a once-in-a-lifetime romance due to opposite responses to a tragedy. The emotional breakdown this author creates is captivating. The layered details of the before, during, and after break-up scenes are reminiscent of the style of Lover in Low Light (for those who know their Clexa fic history, you know that is not a compliment to be taken lightly).

Battle Lines 2 by @gorgondrifter: This is a sequel to Battle Lines (hence the “2”). I tell you, I just adore this series. Battle Lines starts right after Clarke and Lexa do the naughty but Lexa doesn’t die. There is loads of love and pining between the two. I really enjoy the exploration of the “what if Lexa didn’t die” canon divergent stories and this one always puts a smile on my face. The writing style is fast-paced, gives just enough detail to keep you interested, and has matured over the course of the series. Give this a shot.

She’s New by @artsy-polarbear: Ah, did you think I would forget about this one? Hell no! I am adoring this take of a nerdy, lonely Clarke and a popular, outgoing Lexa. This is refreshing compared to how most fics imagine the two characters. However, many of the qualities we love about the two remain. We still have protective Lexa and oblivious Clarke. I read this one with a never-ending smile on my face.

Sleepless in Seattle by @lorig11: Do you want to laugh out loud on the metro and have everyone look at you like you are crazy? Do you want to have to stifle a laugh behind your hand while sitting in a quiet doctor’s office? Well have I got the fic for you! I freaking love the fun, witty style of this author’s works. If the humor brings you in, it’s the deep, well-written connection between Clarke and Lexa that makes you stay. The last update had me throwing a temper tantrum like a child who just got told pizza was not a vegetable.

Devotion to Duty, Stellar Collision, Polis Tattoo, Breaking the Ice, Titanic: The Untold Story by @thessclexa: Is that 5 WIP all updated recently?! Yes, yes it is! And the best part? They are all amazing! I honestly cannot tell you which one is my favorite because they are all so different and amazing. Spend a Sunday binging these and it will be a Sunday well spent (or just blow off work to read them, like I did).

Closer by @rivertalesien: Clarke is an escort and Lexa is one of her clients. What happens when identities are discovered and feelings develop? There is an intelligence to this writing that I haven’t seen in awhile. The author requires the reader to pay attention to time and place as the story unfolds. I am enamored by that author’s phrasing choices, such as “sensual carnality”. Clarke’s switch from soft to dominating beautifully reflects her internal battle with her feelings.

Heaven Sent by @effortlesslyopulent: Clarke was sent down to Earth many years before the Ark crashes. She and Lexa marry and rule together. Now the Ark has crashed and Clarke’s loyalties are tested. Oh how I adore this fic! As the angst grows, Lexa and Clarke’s love grows with it. For anyone who has been asked to choose between family or the love of your life, you will relate to Clarke’s “decision” in the latest chapter.

Show Me Your Colors by CommanderHearteyes071215: Clarke teaches at Arkadia HIgh and Lexa is the new teacher. Lexa is cold and stand-offish but Clarke is determined to get to know her. Guys, the banter between the two is fantastic. Their favorite thing to say to each other? “I hate you”, “I hate you too”. They are both oblivious to their mutual love but they aren’t fooling those around them. This has been such a fun and easy read.

Everything Is The Same As It Was by @aphrodites-law: One day all 7 billion people on earth vanish - except for Clarke. At least, that’s what she thought until she was staring down the barrel of Lexa’s gun. It is so Clexa that is would take the end of the world for them to find each other. This is a slow burn, fluffy fic about two sweet souls just trying to find something worth living for. A comforting-type of fic.

Lancelot by @almostafantasia: Kingsman/Secret Agent AU. Lexa is a British secret agent (oh yeah she has a British accent in this one; you’re welcome) and Clarke is the President’s daughter. During a mission gone wrong, they both find themselves instantly drawn to each other. This fic is filled with lighthearted Anya bantering and action-packed scenes. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride so far.

Well, that’s the list for now. If there are any lists you would like to see in the future, drop me a line. I have some ideas lined up already. Until next time, remember to spread the love to all our amazing authors.

OMG! Thank you thank you thank you!

I took one for the team and made a supercut of every Clexa scene in full HD, enjoy.

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Day fifty

of @the-wip-project‘s challenge.

Q50: What fic/story made you?

A50: it was not so much a fic/story that made me it was more of an experience. When I was a kid my family would take long road trips, e.g., eight hours, to the beach in the summer. Those trips were made pre cassette tapes. On those rides, I could read, fight with my siblings or stare out the window and make up stories. I started writing them down when I was a kid.

What made me think my stories were worthy of sharing or publishing when I was an adult was a wonderful girlfriend who encouraged me to send my stories out to anthologies.

I needed this today. May you all have some hottie giving you these eyes.