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syrena_of_the_lake) wrote2019-11-03 08:34 am
syrena_of_the_lake) wrote2019-11-03 08:34 am
Dear Yuletide Author 2019
Dear mystery author,
First and foremost, thank you! Please know I will be thrilled to receive your story. I'm excited to see what direction you've taken on whichever fandom strikes your fancy. I included a few prompt ideas in each of my requests, but pleade don't feel bound to them if inspiration takes you elsewhere.
Things I like:
Things I don't like:
Again, this is truly meant for your information, and I hope you find it helpful. I look forward to seeing where the story takes you, and thank you again!
First and foremost, thank you! Please know I will be thrilled to receive your story. I'm excited to see what direction you've taken on whichever fandom strikes your fancy. I included a few prompt ideas in each of my requests, but pleade don't feel bound to them if inspiration takes you elsewhere.
Things I like:
- Witty banter
- Competent, complex, multi-dimensional characters
- Friendship, found family, friends-to-lovers,
- Plot, space duels, intrigue
- Thoughtful, complex, introspective
- Gentle, compassionate storytelling
- Witty banter. Seriously, I love it so much.
- I prefer het and usually ship canon pairings; gen is also great
- Drama, humor, adventure, intrigue, espionage, suspense, mystery, thriller... so many genres! I also like explorations of grief and healing, though in general I can only take so much angst. I do prefer happy endings to tragedy, but I also have a soft spot for ambiguity and bittersweet.
- A strong sense of place. The differences between places, the little things that set someplace apart or bind people together even across languages and cultures... Whether you want to delve into worldbuilding or just give me a glimpse, I'll love it.
- Language, linguistics, things lost in translation, the power of words
- I do enjoy AUs and crossovers that hold true to both the spirit and setting of the original. (I'm not a fan of coffeeshop, college AUs, etc.)
Things I don't like:
- Gore, torture, noncon, incest, PWP, explicit sex, explicit violence, frequent use of R-rated language
- Real-world, modern-day politics. Parallels and allusions are great, but I prefer having the conceit of fandom-universe.
- Slash isn't my cup of tea, I'm afraid. I prefer het or gen.
- Character bashing; completely helpless, clueless, cruel or dark characterization of canon "good guys"
- Darkfic, unmitigated tragedy or excessive angst. If your story is sad, I'd request at least a ray of sunshine amid the clouds!
Again, this is truly meant for your information, and I hope you find it helpful. I look forward to seeing where the story takes you, and thank you again!