Another modly intro post

[littlebutfierce]

Hello, I'm johanna, another one of the mods. Glad to see people here!

I have been in fandom for quite a long time, but usually (aside from forays into cosplay circa 2000 or so) as an observer, or really, just talking meta with my friends.

I write mostly what one would call "creative nonfiction" (or narrative nonfiction?) I guess: I've been doing zines (& various other similar types of writing) on & off since I was in high school in the early '90s. It's not that I don't ever feel insecure about that kind of writing, but it is fairly comfortable & familiar to me.

By way of contrast: until recently, I hadn't written anything fictional, excepting one abomination of an Obernewtyn fic, in 15+ years. Thus when I was sucked back into writing fic, it triggered mega imposter syndrome. Hence why I thought this comm was such a good idea!

Also, I hadn't paid that much attention to fic for much of my time in fandom, so I feel behind; everything my friends learned years ago feels a bit intimidating to pick up on. I hope this comm can be a friendly supportive space for questions & fumblings.

Fandom-wise, right now I am mostly anime-focused. Most of the fic I've been willing to post thus far is from Ookiku Furikabutte. I write m/m, m/f, f/f, gen, & probably more variants to come.

Things I struggle with: relying too much on the same words (sex noises can be described as things other than moans!); the use of Japanese names/honorifics (aside from a very basic understanding); switching tenses (though so far I seem to be all right at catching myself before posting); &... I could go on. And on. Maybe later!

I wouldn't be here & writing fic without 750 Words. Having a private space to allow myself to write through the crap, & get into the habit of writing every day, has been invaluable.

I look forward to hearing from more people! If you have ideas on what you want out of this community, please let us know.

Comments

[factorielle]

Sex noises are so hard (pun fully intended, just this one time). I hope someone somewhere has a good way to deal with that.

Also, I signed up to 750 words yesterday. I hope it'll help me get started!

[littlebutfierce]

I know! There's only so many ways you can describe them.

Good luck w/750 Words!

[sibyllevance]

Also, I hadn't paid that much attention to fic for much of my time in fandom, so I feel behind

I feel reading lots of it is really a good way to learn. I absolutely love fanfiction and I actively look for more every day. There's no bad time to start, really, I only started to read fic a year ago despite knowing about it for twelve years. Read a lot of it, make a list of your favourites and wonder why you loved them is, I think, an efficient way to get into it :)

[littlebutfierce]

Very good point! Unfortunately I am one of those people that generally doesn't like to read fic for which I haven't seen the source--which cuts down a lot on what I have available (I seem to live inside small fandoms). But yes, very good point.