Dear Screen Exchange Writer
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mimmHello, mystery author or random passerby!
I love the idea of having two different rounds of the same challenge. Don't think I've seen any others do the same yet.
Since this is the Drabble Round and there's not a whole lot of room to use, I'll keep this light(er than my usual rambly letters). In short, any of these characters or pairings in any of these fandoms are equally welcomed and loved, so long as you avoid my DNWs to the best of your abilities. I promise. :) I listed a lot of additional tags, but they're not the only ones I like. Rather, I thought they'd give you an idea of what I might like to read in that particular fandom if you're feeling completely stumped by my lack of detailed prompts.
Little frozen moments in time, personal victories and triumphs, worries and nightmares, dark thoughts or hopes or other brief glimpses into people's minds, the shift from being single to becoming a couple, it's all good. Or if you go further towards the 500-word limit, any of those things expanded are obviously just as lovely. A series of drabbles? Awesome. 2-3 completely unrelated snapshots? Yes, please. One 100-word piece of introspection? Sure, it's a character/pairing I like so I'm there.
I've written longer letters for several other fic exchanges, and while they don't necessarily include any of these fandoms you're free to check them out to get an idea of what I tend to like. Or you can completely ignore them. Whichever's easiest.
Dear Writer on DW.
Dear Writer on LJ (goes further back)
Some of them might have DNWs or restrictions that I've left out this time, but that's deliberate. Since there's less space then usual, I don't want to tie your hands too much by, say, stylistic choice between description only and dialogue, or what POV you should use. As long as it's not Character/Reader fantasy I'm fine with even second person POV. (Thought the then/than, there/they're/their etc. would still bug me. :D)
My requests in alphabetical order:
The Alienist
Anno 1790
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Falling Skies
Star Trek: Discovery
Will & Grace
DO NOT WANT: Heavy kinks (meaning bdsm, scat, fisting etc. but also size/daddy/age kink), humiliation, rape between requested characters (dubcon is fine), genderswap, kidfic, recreational drug use, completely hopeless endings.
I'm mainly copying & pasting the requests from AO3 but I'll add a few extra notes as well.
The Alienist
John Moore
Laszlo Kreizler
Mary Palmer
Sara Howard
Laszlo Kreizler/John Moore
Laszlo Kreizler/Mary Palmer
Lucius Isaacson/Marcus Isaacson
Lucius Isaacson & Marcus Isaacson
John Moore & Laszlo Kreizler & Sara Howard
Romance, Ghosts, First Kiss, Case Fic, Post-Canon, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Getting Together, Pining, Touch-Starved, Hurt/Comfort, Character Death Fix, Mental Health Issues, Supernatural Elements, Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Bathing/Washing, Character Study, Costume Parties & Masquerades, First Time, Introspection
Short version: Write anything that isn't a DNW. :D
Long version: I was surprised by how much I grew to like these people, esp. Laszlo who seems so broken and haunted. They're all interesting in different ways, with their personal issues and struggles. I added a lot of tags, mainly to give you an idea of what I'd enjoy in this fandom, but feel free to go outside tags if you have an idea you really want to write.
I chose several ships and there's not one I prefer over the other, so pick any and I'm happy. I do like John/Sara as well, so don't feel forced to avoid it. My heart broke when Mary died because I loved the quiet tenderness between her and Laszlo. I smiled when Laszlo gave John the engagement ring because it gave me ideas. I like how different the twins are, and I'd be open to anything from brotherly support to way more. And obviously I wouldn't mind another case fic with any of these characters. As a rule, I'm not into kidfic, but I'd be ok if any of the boys show up.
I haven't read the book so I went in completely clueless, and I enjoyed the series more than I expected. I liked the mystery and the darker aspects of people's personalities. It's grim but not hopeless. I kept rooting for Sara to fight her way in the male dominated environment. I wanted to rush to Laszlo and give him a huge hug. I liked how John cared for those poor boys. I was honestly saddened by Mary's death because I didn't see it coming. And how can I not like sciencey detective twins?
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Anno 1790
Johan Gustav Dåådh
Magdalena Wahlstedt
Simon Freund
Johan Gustav Dåådh/Simon Freund
Romance, Case Fic, Bathing/Washing, Pining, Angst with a Happy Ending, Emotional Manipulation, Costume Parties & Masquerades, First Kiss, First Time, Unrequited Crush, Angst, Post-Canon, Hurt/Comfort, Getting Together
I shrieked when I saw this in the tag set! I'd be super thrilled to get anything in this lovely fandom. Truly. I ship Dåådh and Freund so hard, but the masochist in me is very happy with one-sided pining as well. Go wherever you want with this.
Character-wise, I'm just as easy to please. Give me a glimpse of what goes inside their head pre/during/post-canon, a slife of life, anything. Magdalena's life as a strong woman, battling to be heard and validated. Simon's emotional struggle and addiction. Or something completely different.
I first saw this series years ago when it aired here, and by the end of the first episode I was in love. The feeling hasn't gone anywhere, even when it's been a while since I last watched it.
It's occasionally crude and very direct, but I like that. Dåådh is such a good person it's very difficult not to like him. Freund basically being his housewife is too adorable. And Magdalena, stuck in that marriage that does seem ok but isn't quite what she deserves... augh. Nordin grates on my nerves but he makes for a fun antagonist. Any way the boys can foil his plans makes me happy.
As an extra note, I didn't mention it in the sign-up because they're not in the tag list, but if you wanted to write about Silfverblad and Cagliostori? I'd be very excited! They make for an interesting duo (and a couple), but I also love the idea of hypnotism.
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DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Gideon
Mick Rory/Leonard Snart
Gideon/Rip Hunter
Sara Lance/Ava Sharpe
Jefferson "Jax" Jackson/Martin Stein
First Time, Character Study, Humor, Romance, Reunions, Time Travel, Ghosts, First Kiss, Friends to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Character Death Fix, Supernatural Elements
I love robots, androids and AIs, so of course I had to pick Gideon! Anything with her, disembodied or not, would be loved.
I chose a few ships that are currently on my mind, though they're not all I ship. I love Sara and Ava together (and apart) and just want them to be happy. I want Rip and Gideon to live happily ever after. I want Leonard back because I want Mick to have his best friend back. He wasn't included, but I wouldn't be at all opposed to Leonard being Earth-X Leo instead. With Jax/Martin, I love the concept of sharing a body and having connected minds, the intimacy it must create, whether it's perfectly platonic or becomes more when the boundaries disappear.
I'm a couple eps behind when I write this, but I should be up to date by the reveals. As for the Arrowverse in general, I'm up to date with Supergirl, Flash and Legends of Tomorrow, but I'm about 1.5 seasons behind in Arrow. Putting that out there in case there's something Arrow-heavy you might want to use.
This is a fun show with fun characters. I love time travel and sci-fi, so it's not hard to see why I'd enjoy this. My only dislike is how people keep dying, starting with Ronnie (a part of me still wishes for him to return and that was years ago) and ending with the rest we've lost so far. Grr. So anything of the Nobody Dies, Everyone Lives category is always welcome. But so is sadness and loss and longing. I don't really have specific prompts in mind. Any story you want to tell is great.
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Falling Skies
John Pope
Ben Mason
Cochise (Falling Skies)
Ben Mason/Hal Mason
Margaret/Ben Mason
Tom Mason/John Pope
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Character Death Fix, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Getting Together, First Kiss, First Time, Redemption, Hurt/Comfort, Pining, Character Study, Romance
I chose the characters I'd love to have as the focus of the story, but absolutely anyone is free to show up. I like Pope's antagonism with Tom and how he, despite claiming he hates Tom, also admires him. I'd love to read about his life pre-canon, even pre-apocalypse, but it's just a suggestion. Ben's experiences fascinate me, esp. the spikes and the telepathic connection with aliens. And Cochise, that charming gentleman of an alien, I'd love to get his POV on anything.
As for pairings, you can never go wrong with Tom/Pope. I'd love it if you fixed the ending, but it's not mandatory. What happened during the days Pope sat by Tom's bed while he was unconscious? With the brothers, I only request Ben's 16 or older, but other than that everything's welcome. And Ben/Maggie.. it's the ship I wanted to become canon. I loved the pining and the physical need when they were close, the two of them trying to fight it. I wanted Maggie to realize that it wasn't just the spikes, but no, we can't have nice things.
You're more than free to ignore chunks of latter canon, like anything having anything to do with the messianic human/alien hybrid plot line. Handwave as much as you feel is necessary. :D I don't really have much more to add to what I already wrote in the sign-up. These are characters and pairs I'd be thrilled to read about. They're very different but equally interesting to me.
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Star Trek: Discovery
Ash Tyler | Voq
Original Ash Tyler
Original Voq (Star Trek)
L'Rell (Star Trek)
Mirror Saru (Star Trek)
Saru (Star Trek)
Mirror Hugh Culber/Paul Stamets
Katrina Cornwell/L'Rell
Katrina Cornwell & L'Rell
Sylvia Tilly & Ash Tyler | Voq
Michael Burnham/Ash Tyler | Voq
Getting Together, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Time Travel, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Pre-Canon, Redemption, First Kiss, First Time, Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, First Impressions, Character Study, Supernatural Elements
I love this show and these people! I chose characters that I find super interesting. Give me a piece of their lives, a snapshot, anything. I'm not a fan of Klingons as a race because I prefer people to live in peace and not eat each other, but I find Voq and L'Rell really fascinating. I'm also very curious about Mirror Saru's life in his dystopian universe where he doesn't even seem to have a name.
I chose only a few ships but I could've chosen the others as well, because yay these people. :D I love Michael/Ash and nothing can ever change that. We didn't get a Mirror version of Hugh and I'd love to see a fic where he shows up in some way. L'Rell's relationship with Cornwell is a complicated one, but I've shipped it from the first meeting. Two warriors clashing and/or bonding, I love it. Tilly joining a shunned Ash at his table was probably my favourite moment of the entire season because omg teh feels! She's the best friend you can ever have and I love that.
I love Star Trek. I've seen every show apart from the animated one, most of them more than once. I love them all: TOS, TNG, DS9, VOY, ENT. Now Disco. It took me a while to adjust to the darker tone, but by the end of S1 I was in love. I just finished my first rewatch and the love is still strong, if not stronger. So you're truly free to do whatever you want, write whatever story or scene you want, as long as it's with these people. I will love it. It can be lighthearted and fun, like Tilly at a party, or it can be dark and grim, like Ash and his tormented memories. Make me laugh, make me cringe, whatever - it's all good.
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Will & Grace
Jack McFarland
Barry
Barry/Will Truman
Jack McFarland/Will Truman
Vince D'Angelo/Will Truman
First Time, Getting Together, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Friends to Lovers, First Kiss, Humor, Romance
I watched this show when it aired and I love that it's back. I've always been fond of Jack and his campness, so anything featuring him would be love.
I have this wish that the show ends with Jack and Will as a couple, just to prove them both wrong. However, as a multishipper, I'm always open for other options. :D I remember being sad when Will/Vince didn't happen. *sulk* Any way you want to fix that is welcome. Also, even after all these years, I still remember Barry (from the 4-ep plot line titled Fagmalion), and in my head I've created a little canon divergence universe where he and Will ended up together and it's my happy place. Well, one of many.
Not much to add here. I've enjoyed this show for years and was happy to see it return, the characters still the same they were when we left them. I don't even mind them undoing the end. :D Though it's still canon to me - I suppose I have two canons now? You can use the original seasons or just stick to S9, whichever works best for you. Missing scenes, filling gaps, jumping ahead and doing post-canon, anything you want.
--
This is as close to brief and short as I can get. :D Remember: Whatever you write is just what I want to read. If you're worried, don't be. I'm easy.
I love the idea of having two different rounds of the same challenge. Don't think I've seen any others do the same yet.
Since this is the Drabble Round and there's not a whole lot of room to use, I'll keep this light(er than my usual rambly letters). In short, any of these characters or pairings in any of these fandoms are equally welcomed and loved, so long as you avoid my DNWs to the best of your abilities. I promise. :) I listed a lot of additional tags, but they're not the only ones I like. Rather, I thought they'd give you an idea of what I might like to read in that particular fandom if you're feeling completely stumped by my lack of detailed prompts.
Little frozen moments in time, personal victories and triumphs, worries and nightmares, dark thoughts or hopes or other brief glimpses into people's minds, the shift from being single to becoming a couple, it's all good. Or if you go further towards the 500-word limit, any of those things expanded are obviously just as lovely. A series of drabbles? Awesome. 2-3 completely unrelated snapshots? Yes, please. One 100-word piece of introspection? Sure, it's a character/pairing I like so I'm there.
I've written longer letters for several other fic exchanges, and while they don't necessarily include any of these fandoms you're free to check them out to get an idea of what I tend to like. Or you can completely ignore them. Whichever's easiest.
Dear Writer on DW.
Dear Writer on LJ (goes further back)
Some of them might have DNWs or restrictions that I've left out this time, but that's deliberate. Since there's less space then usual, I don't want to tie your hands too much by, say, stylistic choice between description only and dialogue, or what POV you should use. As long as it's not Character/Reader fantasy I'm fine with even second person POV. (Thought the then/than, there/they're/their etc. would still bug me. :D)
My requests in alphabetical order:
The Alienist
Anno 1790
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Falling Skies
Star Trek: Discovery
Will & Grace
DO NOT WANT: Heavy kinks (meaning bdsm, scat, fisting etc. but also size/daddy/age kink), humiliation, rape between requested characters (dubcon is fine), genderswap, kidfic, recreational drug use, completely hopeless endings.
I'm mainly copying & pasting the requests from AO3 but I'll add a few extra notes as well.
The Alienist
Romance, Ghosts, First Kiss, Case Fic, Post-Canon, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Getting Together, Pining, Touch-Starved, Hurt/Comfort, Character Death Fix, Mental Health Issues, Supernatural Elements, Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Bathing/Washing, Character Study, Costume Parties & Masquerades, First Time, Introspection
Short version: Write anything that isn't a DNW. :D
Long version: I was surprised by how much I grew to like these people, esp. Laszlo who seems so broken and haunted. They're all interesting in different ways, with their personal issues and struggles. I added a lot of tags, mainly to give you an idea of what I'd enjoy in this fandom, but feel free to go outside tags if you have an idea you really want to write.
I chose several ships and there's not one I prefer over the other, so pick any and I'm happy. I do like John/Sara as well, so don't feel forced to avoid it. My heart broke when Mary died because I loved the quiet tenderness between her and Laszlo. I smiled when Laszlo gave John the engagement ring because it gave me ideas. I like how different the twins are, and I'd be open to anything from brotherly support to way more. And obviously I wouldn't mind another case fic with any of these characters. As a rule, I'm not into kidfic, but I'd be ok if any of the boys show up.
I haven't read the book so I went in completely clueless, and I enjoyed the series more than I expected. I liked the mystery and the darker aspects of people's personalities. It's grim but not hopeless. I kept rooting for Sara to fight her way in the male dominated environment. I wanted to rush to Laszlo and give him a huge hug. I liked how John cared for those poor boys. I was honestly saddened by Mary's death because I didn't see it coming. And how can I not like sciencey detective twins?
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Anno 1790
Romance, Case Fic, Bathing/Washing, Pining, Angst with a Happy Ending, Emotional Manipulation, Costume Parties & Masquerades, First Kiss, First Time, Unrequited Crush, Angst, Post-Canon, Hurt/Comfort, Getting Together
I shrieked when I saw this in the tag set! I'd be super thrilled to get anything in this lovely fandom. Truly. I ship Dåådh and Freund so hard, but the masochist in me is very happy with one-sided pining as well. Go wherever you want with this.
Character-wise, I'm just as easy to please. Give me a glimpse of what goes inside their head pre/during/post-canon, a slife of life, anything. Magdalena's life as a strong woman, battling to be heard and validated. Simon's emotional struggle and addiction. Or something completely different.
I first saw this series years ago when it aired here, and by the end of the first episode I was in love. The feeling hasn't gone anywhere, even when it's been a while since I last watched it.
It's occasionally crude and very direct, but I like that. Dåådh is such a good person it's very difficult not to like him. Freund basically being his housewife is too adorable. And Magdalena, stuck in that marriage that does seem ok but isn't quite what she deserves... augh. Nordin grates on my nerves but he makes for a fun antagonist. Any way the boys can foil his plans makes me happy.
As an extra note, I didn't mention it in the sign-up because they're not in the tag list, but if you wanted to write about Silfverblad and Cagliostori? I'd be very excited! They make for an interesting duo (and a couple), but I also love the idea of hypnotism.
--
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
First Time, Character Study, Humor, Romance, Reunions, Time Travel, Ghosts, First Kiss, Friends to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Character Death Fix, Supernatural Elements
I love robots, androids and AIs, so of course I had to pick Gideon! Anything with her, disembodied or not, would be loved.
I chose a few ships that are currently on my mind, though they're not all I ship. I love Sara and Ava together (and apart) and just want them to be happy. I want Rip and Gideon to live happily ever after. I want Leonard back because I want Mick to have his best friend back. He wasn't included, but I wouldn't be at all opposed to Leonard being Earth-X Leo instead. With Jax/Martin, I love the concept of sharing a body and having connected minds, the intimacy it must create, whether it's perfectly platonic or becomes more when the boundaries disappear.
I'm a couple eps behind when I write this, but I should be up to date by the reveals. As for the Arrowverse in general, I'm up to date with Supergirl, Flash and Legends of Tomorrow, but I'm about 1.5 seasons behind in Arrow. Putting that out there in case there's something Arrow-heavy you might want to use.
This is a fun show with fun characters. I love time travel and sci-fi, so it's not hard to see why I'd enjoy this. My only dislike is how people keep dying, starting with Ronnie (a part of me still wishes for him to return and that was years ago) and ending with the rest we've lost so far. Grr. So anything of the Nobody Dies, Everyone Lives category is always welcome. But so is sadness and loss and longing. I don't really have specific prompts in mind. Any story you want to tell is great.
--
Falling Skies
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Character Death Fix, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Getting Together, First Kiss, First Time, Redemption, Hurt/Comfort, Pining, Character Study, Romance
I chose the characters I'd love to have as the focus of the story, but absolutely anyone is free to show up. I like Pope's antagonism with Tom and how he, despite claiming he hates Tom, also admires him. I'd love to read about his life pre-canon, even pre-apocalypse, but it's just a suggestion. Ben's experiences fascinate me, esp. the spikes and the telepathic connection with aliens. And Cochise, that charming gentleman of an alien, I'd love to get his POV on anything.
As for pairings, you can never go wrong with Tom/Pope. I'd love it if you fixed the ending, but it's not mandatory. What happened during the days Pope sat by Tom's bed while he was unconscious? With the brothers, I only request Ben's 16 or older, but other than that everything's welcome. And Ben/Maggie.. it's the ship I wanted to become canon. I loved the pining and the physical need when they were close, the two of them trying to fight it. I wanted Maggie to realize that it wasn't just the spikes, but no, we can't have nice things.
You're more than free to ignore chunks of latter canon, like anything having anything to do with the messianic human/alien hybrid plot line. Handwave as much as you feel is necessary. :D I don't really have much more to add to what I already wrote in the sign-up. These are characters and pairs I'd be thrilled to read about. They're very different but equally interesting to me.
--
Star Trek: Discovery
Getting Together, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Time Travel, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Pre-Canon, Redemption, First Kiss, First Time, Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, First Impressions, Character Study, Supernatural Elements
I love this show and these people! I chose characters that I find super interesting. Give me a piece of their lives, a snapshot, anything. I'm not a fan of Klingons as a race because I prefer people to live in peace and not eat each other, but I find Voq and L'Rell really fascinating. I'm also very curious about Mirror Saru's life in his dystopian universe where he doesn't even seem to have a name.
I chose only a few ships but I could've chosen the others as well, because yay these people. :D I love Michael/Ash and nothing can ever change that. We didn't get a Mirror version of Hugh and I'd love to see a fic where he shows up in some way. L'Rell's relationship with Cornwell is a complicated one, but I've shipped it from the first meeting. Two warriors clashing and/or bonding, I love it. Tilly joining a shunned Ash at his table was probably my favourite moment of the entire season because omg teh feels! She's the best friend you can ever have and I love that.
I love Star Trek. I've seen every show apart from the animated one, most of them more than once. I love them all: TOS, TNG, DS9, VOY, ENT. Now Disco. It took me a while to adjust to the darker tone, but by the end of S1 I was in love. I just finished my first rewatch and the love is still strong, if not stronger. So you're truly free to do whatever you want, write whatever story or scene you want, as long as it's with these people. I will love it. It can be lighthearted and fun, like Tilly at a party, or it can be dark and grim, like Ash and his tormented memories. Make me laugh, make me cringe, whatever - it's all good.
--
Will & Grace
First Time, Getting Together, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Friends to Lovers, First Kiss, Humor, Romance
I watched this show when it aired and I love that it's back. I've always been fond of Jack and his campness, so anything featuring him would be love.
I have this wish that the show ends with Jack and Will as a couple, just to prove them both wrong. However, as a multishipper, I'm always open for other options. :D I remember being sad when Will/Vince didn't happen. *sulk* Any way you want to fix that is welcome. Also, even after all these years, I still remember Barry (from the 4-ep plot line titled Fagmalion), and in my head I've created a little canon divergence universe where he and Will ended up together and it's my happy place. Well, one of many.
Not much to add here. I've enjoyed this show for years and was happy to see it return, the characters still the same they were when we left them. I don't even mind them undoing the end. :D Though it's still canon to me - I suppose I have two canons now? You can use the original seasons or just stick to S9, whichever works best for you. Missing scenes, filling gaps, jumping ahead and doing post-canon, anything you want.
--
This is as close to brief and short as I can get. :D Remember: Whatever you write is just what I want to read. If you're worried, don't be. I'm easy.
