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laurel_crown) wrote2018-10-20 04:11 pm
laurel_crown) wrote2018-10-20 04:11 pm
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Dear Yuletide Author - 2018
Hello Yuletide writer!
Yuletide is one of my highlights of the year - what's better to avoid the summer heat (I'm an Aussie) than staying indoors and writing/reading stories? First off, I want you to enjoy yourself, so if you have an AMAZING IDEA then please go ahead and write it! These are just some starting points if you want inspiration :)
Stardust (2007) [Tristan Thorn, Yvaine]
"Future adventures of Tristan and Yvaine! Sure, he's the heir to the throne, but that doesn't mean they can't have a honeymoon or general travelling - I want to explore Stormhold more with them."
In my copy of the book, Neil Gaiman hints at a journey to Hell in a hot air balloon - this got me wanting to see more of the world, and the other magical lands around Stormhold. Don't feel obliged to track down the book, though, I'm much more familiar with the movie (and the book isn't in the tag set). Maybe Captain Shakespeare offers to take them on a pleasure cruise and something goes horribly wrong? (If you want to work in a crossover with the Endless I will ADORE you but that's definitely an optional extra!)
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) [Valerian, Laureline]
"Worldbuilding! Show me more of this bustling galaxy while Valerian and Laureline kick ass :D"
I honestly don't have much more to add, besides pointing out the RICH OPPORTUNITIES for crossovers (totally optional). Though if you want to go down a different route and do some backstory, I will love that too. Where did they come from? Where will their next assignment take them?
The Broken Earth Series - N. K. Jemisin [Alabaster]
"Backstory! We get a few tantalising hints in the series but I'd love to know more."
Alabaster's a very complicated person - what was his childhood like? Just when did he become so cynical? What was his first relationship (with the man researching Seasons, I've forgotten his name) like?
Pagan Chronicles - Catherine Jinks [Roland, Pagan]
"I do love a good mismatched duo - adventures, slice-of-life, childhood stories, anything really! But no slash, please (DNW)"
I love how loyal these two are to each other, despite being so different and occasionally being infuriated by each other. I've read all the books so I don't mind what stage you set the story at (though I prefer it when they're closer together, i.e. the first three books). Just give me some good Pagan snark and I will be happy ;)
In general:
Yuletide is one of my highlights of the year - what's better to avoid the summer heat (I'm an Aussie) than staying indoors and writing/reading stories? First off, I want you to enjoy yourself, so if you have an AMAZING IDEA then please go ahead and write it! These are just some starting points if you want inspiration :)
Stardust (2007) [Tristan Thorn, Yvaine]
"Future adventures of Tristan and Yvaine! Sure, he's the heir to the throne, but that doesn't mean they can't have a honeymoon or general travelling - I want to explore Stormhold more with them."
In my copy of the book, Neil Gaiman hints at a journey to Hell in a hot air balloon - this got me wanting to see more of the world, and the other magical lands around Stormhold. Don't feel obliged to track down the book, though, I'm much more familiar with the movie (and the book isn't in the tag set). Maybe Captain Shakespeare offers to take them on a pleasure cruise and something goes horribly wrong? (If you want to work in a crossover with the Endless I will ADORE you but that's definitely an optional extra!)
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) [Valerian, Laureline]
"Worldbuilding! Show me more of this bustling galaxy while Valerian and Laureline kick ass :D"
I honestly don't have much more to add, besides pointing out the RICH OPPORTUNITIES for crossovers (totally optional). Though if you want to go down a different route and do some backstory, I will love that too. Where did they come from? Where will their next assignment take them?
The Broken Earth Series - N. K. Jemisin [Alabaster]
"Backstory! We get a few tantalising hints in the series but I'd love to know more."
Alabaster's a very complicated person - what was his childhood like? Just when did he become so cynical? What was his first relationship (with the man researching Seasons, I've forgotten his name) like?
Pagan Chronicles - Catherine Jinks [Roland, Pagan]
"I do love a good mismatched duo - adventures, slice-of-life, childhood stories, anything really! But no slash, please (DNW)"
I love how loyal these two are to each other, despite being so different and occasionally being infuriated by each other. I've read all the books so I don't mind what stage you set the story at (though I prefer it when they're closer together, i.e. the first three books). Just give me some good Pagan snark and I will be happy ;)
In general:
I like humour (dark or light), wordplay, clever people being clever, worldbuilding, action and so on. I like playing around with genre tropes and good old-fashioned romance/friendship/family feels. Any crossovers/AUs/gen/slash/het you feel like throwing in there is fine!
I don't like explicit torture descriptions, or extensive sex scenes - people getting hurt or horny is fine, but please avoid graphic details. I do prefer happy or at least bittersweet endings (but I won't be devastated if your story demands something else!)
You can look at my AO3 bookmarks/stories to see what I like (or my journal, but it's been neglected lately...) Thank you for sharing my love of these fandoms, dear writer - have fun! Happy Yuletide!