Snowflake Challenge Day Two

[turps]

Day 2

In your own space, create a list of at least three fannish things you'd love to receive, something you've wanted but were afraid to ask for - a fannish wish-list of sorts. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your wish-list if you feel comfortable doing so. Maybe someone will grant a wish. Check out other people's posts. Maybe you will grant a wish. If any wishes are granted, we'd love it if you link them to this post.

(1) I've mentioned how writing was hard for me last year. I just lost motivation and the longer that went on, confidence. I even started to wonder if I was done writing wise, then things changed in the last few weeks. First I started to read through the bandom holiday exchange stories, and was reminded that yes, I still love the fandom. And the second was onthehill sent a whole load of comments on old stories. Due to my ongoing thunderbird mess I haven't replied yet, but the boost I got was incredible. So I guess this is my long winded way of saying I'd love if people sent feedback to fan works in general, not just mine but everyone's. Old, new, kudos or comment. It makes so much difference to know what you produce is being enjoyed.

(2) Links to desktop backgrounds -- I know and use Turlough's already. Between the crash at the start of last year and getting a new computer my backgrounds are very sad now. Obviously I like bandom, but I also like space, owls, cats, or maybe a Groot. That would be cool.

(3) This is tied to the first so is cheating a little. I've seen so many posts recently where people mention talking into the wind when they post something, and I find that sad. I know it's hard to comment at times, and I'd hate for people to feel forced or uncomfortable, but if you read a post and feel an urge to reply, do it. Don't feel what you're going to say doesn't matter or has been said before or that the person who's posted doesn't want to hear from you. I'm sure that they do.

(4) One that will never happen. I wish that the Mikey/Pete ship would stop being called Pikey. I hate it so much and each time I see the word I cringe.

Tacking onto the snowflake post. I got my picfor1000 challenge picture this morning. As soon as I saw it I started to laugh. It's perfect

Comments

[akamine_chan]

Re #4, here's a post that you can point to to get people to stop using that smushname: it's an ethnic slur :|

I'm glad you've been feeling better about your writing, though. I think 2014 sucked for a lot of us.

I love you and admire you greatly, if that helps. <3

[turps]

That's an excellent post to explain why I hate that smushname so much. I've bookmarked the link now for easy access. Thank you, for both the link and sharing that.

2014 was the worst in so many ways. I hope 2015 is better for us all.

Thank you. That's a lovely thing to say ♥

[sperrywink]

I do hope your writing confidence and inspiration come back this year. It sucks when it wanes. I'm glad onthehill wrote those comments and inspired you again.

New computer is awesome! Good luck finding desktop backgrounds.

[turps]

It really does suck when it wanes. Though you may regret saying that if I pester you with insane story ideas again *g*

And yeah, those comments came exactly at the right time.

I love my new computer, but keep finding things I've forgotten to load. But, slowly it's becoming more mine.

[omens]

Kelly sent me this desktop yesterday that you might also enjoy (space! cats! lols!).. I'm still laughing over it bc I was watching the most cracked anime all I! can't! even! WITH THIS SHOWWWW! Anycrumbs, https://kyletreasure.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/cat-in-space-wallpaper-1280x783-copy1.jpg

4 - just adding my shudder and wtf-face to the pile :/ :/

[turps]

Ah, that wallpaper is perfect! And is now installed. I keep switching to my desktop just so I can laugh at it again. Thank you!

It's such a horrible pairing name. I wish it would go away already.

[omens]

LOLOL, awesome! I told K and he laughed and was super pleased with himself ;)

[pensnest]

(1) Agree in every possible way! It helps *so* much to have people respond to what you write. Best way I can think of to make a writer write more.

(3) Ditto. I miss the fannish conversation - I suspect quite a lot of it happens on Twitter these days, which makes me sad.

(4) Go Mete?

[turps]

I agree so much. So many people say you should write for yourself, which of course is true, but at the same time, it gets lonely if you write and post into a void. It's why I always feedback stories that I enjoy, simply because I know how much I enjoy getting comments.

Yeah, a lot of conversation happens on twitter. I have an account there and do post on occasions, but because it's so immediate and fast I can never keep up. I don't like that, I prefer a nice backread and to comment on what people post.

Mete would be much better than pikey. Even writing that makes me cringe.

[pensnest]

I wish I did write for myself instead of for feedback, but it's mostly not so. Eh. I can admit it.

I experience Twitter in a minimal way, ie via websites. I look at Lance's most recent tweets fairly regularly, and a few others' too, but the idea of getting them randomly but all the time fills me with horror. I'd much rather have a page of conversation that I can actually follow!

On reflection, go Wantz!

[inlovewithnight]

Ha ha ha, that picture is GREAT.

♥ ♥ ♥

[turps]

It's such a great prompt, and as a bonus makes me think of Mikey looking hot while pouring detergent into a washing machine, which is always a bonus.

[hyperfocused]

I've been in the same non.writing boat from about spring 2010 to September 2014, so I totally commiserate.

I love your call for feedback to all.

I sometimes find portmanteau names amusing, but Pikey sounds dumb. Why not Mete? (Also, I never got why Spirk beat Kock.)

[turps]

Oh ouch, that's a long time to be in the non writing boat. It's a sucky place to be, so really do hope you're happily writing away now.

Thank you ♥ I love getting feedback so figure the more of it out there in the world the better.

Okay, I was all grumbly about the name thing but Kock just made me laugh a lot. That would have made much more sense.

[turlough]

I'm keeping everything crossed the coming year will be full of writing inspiration for you! (I totally agree about feedback in all forms. It's not nearly as scary as so many people seem to imagine. And leaving kudos doesn't even take up any time!)

I hope you'll find some fun backgrunds.

I'm afraid I've become a bit cynical about this. Yes it's sad when you feel like you're talking into the wind and noone is responding. BUT far too often it seems to me that the people who complain the loudest are the ones who do the least interacting themselves. At least from what I've seen here on DW. You can't expect others to interact with you if you never interact with them. So yeah, less complaining and more activity is what I want.

Urgh, all smushnames are horrible and should be stopped!!

ETA: Totally perfect pic for you!!

[turps]

I really do hope I have lots of writing inspiration this year. I'm taking my positive reaction to the picfor1000 prompt to be a good sign.

You can't expect others to interact with you if you never interact with them. So yeah, less complaining and more activity is what I want.

I agree with that. I have to admit to eye rolling in the past when someone complains about getting no comments when they don't comment or interact anywhere themselves. But, I've also seen people say they feel awkward about commenting, or that they're afraid people don't want to read comments from them. That's what I'd like to change, because as far as I'm concerned, the more interaction the better.

[turlough]

the more interaction the better

Exactly! And if people don't want my comments they can lock their journals :-P

[turps]

Ahahahaha, You tell them!

[doctor_jasley]

2) if I come across any nifty backgrounds as I search for some for myself I will TOTALLY link you :).

1)cheers for your mojo writing to come back. It also reminds me I need to continue my rocky quest to actually reply to fic I read

[turps]

You're a superstar. Thank you!

I hope you get your mojo back too, and that this year is a good writing one for us both.

[nopseud]

If anyone is looking for an opportunity to give the gift of feedback this festive season, then the Make the Yuletide Gay is still open for feedback until the reveal on the 6th. Non-participants can sign up for reader accounts to send fb while the writers are still anonymous.

[turps]

That's an excellent suggestion! Thanks for the reminder.

[teigh_corvus]

Duly noted.

Also, you are the loveliest. *smishes tight*

[turps]

You're the best ♥