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Dear Fic in a Box Creator 2023,
Thank you so much for being part of this exchange! I’m looking forward to seeing what you create. Hopefully some of these sparks you and you have fun in the writing. Mix and match any of the likes you want, and my only hard lines are the DNWs.
Write me one story. Write me ten stories. Go absolutely crazy . . . I’m so looking forward to what you come up with!
DNWs:
1st or 2nd person POV
Anti-religion/Religion bashing
Major character death – unless part of reincarnation or afterlife AU
Unhappy endings
Abortion
Breakup/cheating/infidelity fics
MPreg
RPF – Using the FBI, NYPD, etc. is fine, but please don’t use CNN, MSNBC, Fox, etc. and definitely no real people.
Current politics or political issues
Slurs/Name calling (Pet names are perfectly fine though)
General likes:
Deep characterization
Happy endings – or hopeful at the very least
Ratings: G, T, or M
Fluff
Domestic/slice of life
Found family
Hurt/comfort
Pregnancy/kids – except MPREG
Character bonding
World building
Power dynamics/imbalance
Possessiveness
Arranged marriage
Cuddling/aftercare
Darker likes:
Codependency
Kidnapping
Auction/War prize
Touch-starved characters
Sensory deprivation
Dub-con
Trauma exploration/recovery
Biting/Marking
Extra likes – Strong alpha men that are wrapped around the fingers of the women they love. Protective men and women with sass. Dark, edgy characters who use that to protect the innocent and light. And I’m into women who are kickass – especially if it’s NOT in the physical sense. Give me the geniuses, the wise women, the counselors, or the homemakers who know it is the heart of the house that pulls the strings.
I have a MAJOR competence kink.
Give me all the fantasy, supernatural, dark, urban magic stuff you’ve ever wanted to write! Or a Mafia AU because that’s always fun.
I’ll admit, I’m not into full-on explicit sex. I don’t need – or in most cases, want – to know the play-by-play. What I want is emotional exploration and connection, bonding and growth. If you want to put an E rated scene in there, go for it, but please make the majority of the fic about the characters and their emotional/psychological interactions. (Also, random note, but if you go the A/B/O route, I prefer male alphas and female omegas. Dom/sub – I also prefer male Dom and female sub, with the Dom being sweet/indulgent/spoiling of his sub.)
You don’t have to include this, but if it is up your alley, I really like multiple levels of relationships. While I don’t like breakup/cheating fics, I enjoy seeing various levels of relationships. So . . . characters A & B are in a strong romantic relationship, but when character B has a particularly tough day, they go cuddle with character C or characters A, B, & C are a closed triad, but character A has a strong platonic relationship with character D. Outsiders are sure they’re dating or having sex, but they’re not – and the other characters don’t have any jealousy. (And yes, they may even share a bed, but it’s purely for sleep, cuddling, comfort – not sex.) I enjoy romance, but I also truly enjoy explorations of all levels of love – romantic, platonic, familial, etc.
Fandoms:
Hawkeye – this is my current obsession. Clint is my all-time favorite Marvel character, and Kate’s a new favorite. I prefer Clint being the high level, efficient, damn good agent and not a disaster. Clint’s got this ‘do the job, collect the paycheck, go home’ vibe, but he also gives off an overprotective aura as well, and I’d like to see that play into your story. It works really well with Kate’s inexperienced, innocent ‘newbie’ vibe. Plus, I just love the potential for snark between Clint’s sarcasm and Kate’s sass. If it works for you, I’d love for you to include Clint’s hearing loss. Whichever way you go with Laura, include her or don’t, please do not bash her.
The Hobbit – I enjoy the potential for alternate universes of the fandom, especially canon divergence. Thorin and Bilbo make fun and interesting platonic besties. It would also be fun to see Thorin falling for a female Hobbit and Bilbo having to explain cultural differences. But I’m also good with a fix-it, no romance at all as they try and get Erebor back on its feet and thriving. Or maybe what would happen if they figured out the Ring early? I like all of the Company – and prefer they not be romantically involved with each other. We need more strong male platonic fics. If you want any of them in a background relationship, that’s cool – just not with each other.
Fast & Furious – I love the brotherly relationship between Dom & Brian. That sibling bond is so clear in the back and forth, give and take . . . followed by the absolute loyalty and support they both give each other. I also love seeing their protection of Mia and the children. Fast Five is my favorite of the movie series, so I’d love to see more of that crew, mostly I’m interested in Dom, Mia, & Brian’s familial relationships.
Thor – this was the first movie that got me into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it was because of Darcy Lewis. I loved the down-to-earth, snarky every-woman feel of her character. Plus, I really enjoyed the sisterhood of Jane & Darcy. I prefer the early years, where Jane is this brilliant scientist with her head in the stars and Darcy is her assistant who handles the mundane stuff. (You know – food, paperwork, organization, faking a driver’s license . . .)
The Avengers – I kind of tossed this one in because, again, Clint is my favorite. I like the potential of the ships, but I also picked Maria Hill because her take on things would be hysterical.
Rogue One - While I understand the ending, and the loss of all of Rogue One, it breaks my heart every time. Even if you keep the ending, please give them some softness, some love, some moments of peace.
Thank you! I hope this has helped and I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Caiti
Thank you so much for being part of this exchange! I’m looking forward to seeing what you create. Hopefully some of these sparks you and you have fun in the writing. Mix and match any of the likes you want, and my only hard lines are the DNWs.
Write me one story. Write me ten stories. Go absolutely crazy . . . I’m so looking forward to what you come up with!
DNWs:
1st or 2nd person POV
Anti-religion/Religion bashing
Major character death – unless part of reincarnation or afterlife AU
Unhappy endings
Abortion
Breakup/cheating/infidelity fics
MPreg
RPF – Using the FBI, NYPD, etc. is fine, but please don’t use CNN, MSNBC, Fox, etc. and definitely no real people.
Current politics or political issues
Slurs/Name calling (Pet names are perfectly fine though)
General likes:
Deep characterization
Happy endings – or hopeful at the very least
Ratings: G, T, or M
Fluff
Domestic/slice of life
Found family
Hurt/comfort
Pregnancy/kids – except MPREG
Character bonding
World building
Power dynamics/imbalance
Possessiveness
Arranged marriage
Cuddling/aftercare
Darker likes:
Codependency
Kidnapping
Auction/War prize
Touch-starved characters
Sensory deprivation
Dub-con
Trauma exploration/recovery
Biting/Marking
Extra likes – Strong alpha men that are wrapped around the fingers of the women they love. Protective men and women with sass. Dark, edgy characters who use that to protect the innocent and light. And I’m into women who are kickass – especially if it’s NOT in the physical sense. Give me the geniuses, the wise women, the counselors, or the homemakers who know it is the heart of the house that pulls the strings.
I have a MAJOR competence kink.
Give me all the fantasy, supernatural, dark, urban magic stuff you’ve ever wanted to write! Or a Mafia AU because that’s always fun.
I’ll admit, I’m not into full-on explicit sex. I don’t need – or in most cases, want – to know the play-by-play. What I want is emotional exploration and connection, bonding and growth. If you want to put an E rated scene in there, go for it, but please make the majority of the fic about the characters and their emotional/psychological interactions. (Also, random note, but if you go the A/B/O route, I prefer male alphas and female omegas. Dom/sub – I also prefer male Dom and female sub, with the Dom being sweet/indulgent/spoiling of his sub.)
You don’t have to include this, but if it is up your alley, I really like multiple levels of relationships. While I don’t like breakup/cheating fics, I enjoy seeing various levels of relationships. So . . . characters A & B are in a strong romantic relationship, but when character B has a particularly tough day, they go cuddle with character C or characters A, B, & C are a closed triad, but character A has a strong platonic relationship with character D. Outsiders are sure they’re dating or having sex, but they’re not – and the other characters don’t have any jealousy. (And yes, they may even share a bed, but it’s purely for sleep, cuddling, comfort – not sex.) I enjoy romance, but I also truly enjoy explorations of all levels of love – romantic, platonic, familial, etc.
Fandoms:
Hawkeye – this is my current obsession. Clint is my all-time favorite Marvel character, and Kate’s a new favorite. I prefer Clint being the high level, efficient, damn good agent and not a disaster. Clint’s got this ‘do the job, collect the paycheck, go home’ vibe, but he also gives off an overprotective aura as well, and I’d like to see that play into your story. It works really well with Kate’s inexperienced, innocent ‘newbie’ vibe. Plus, I just love the potential for snark between Clint’s sarcasm and Kate’s sass. If it works for you, I’d love for you to include Clint’s hearing loss. Whichever way you go with Laura, include her or don’t, please do not bash her.
The Hobbit – I enjoy the potential for alternate universes of the fandom, especially canon divergence. Thorin and Bilbo make fun and interesting platonic besties. It would also be fun to see Thorin falling for a female Hobbit and Bilbo having to explain cultural differences. But I’m also good with a fix-it, no romance at all as they try and get Erebor back on its feet and thriving. Or maybe what would happen if they figured out the Ring early? I like all of the Company – and prefer they not be romantically involved with each other. We need more strong male platonic fics. If you want any of them in a background relationship, that’s cool – just not with each other.
Fast & Furious – I love the brotherly relationship between Dom & Brian. That sibling bond is so clear in the back and forth, give and take . . . followed by the absolute loyalty and support they both give each other. I also love seeing their protection of Mia and the children. Fast Five is my favorite of the movie series, so I’d love to see more of that crew, mostly I’m interested in Dom, Mia, & Brian’s familial relationships.
Thor – this was the first movie that got me into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it was because of Darcy Lewis. I loved the down-to-earth, snarky every-woman feel of her character. Plus, I really enjoyed the sisterhood of Jane & Darcy. I prefer the early years, where Jane is this brilliant scientist with her head in the stars and Darcy is her assistant who handles the mundane stuff. (You know – food, paperwork, organization, faking a driver’s license . . .)
The Avengers – I kind of tossed this one in because, again, Clint is my favorite. I like the potential of the ships, but I also picked Maria Hill because her take on things would be hysterical.
Rogue One - While I understand the ending, and the loss of all of Rogue One, it breaks my heart every time. Even if you keep the ending, please give them some softness, some love, some moments of peace.
Thank you! I hope this has helped and I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Caiti
