Fandom 5k Letter
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scansionictusDear Fandom5k Writer,
Firstly, thank you so much for considering writing for me! I'm![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
ictus on AO3. This is my first time participating in this exchange and I'm really excited for it—I'm sure I'll love your gift!
General
General Likes: I love fics that are plotty and conflict-driven, preferably canon compliant or canon divergent. With that said, I'd be equally thrilled to receive something that focuses exclusively on a relationship or character development. As far as tropes go, I like UST, mutual pining, slowburn, enemies/rivals to friends to lovers and permutations thereof, identity porn, undercover, fake dating, hurt/comfort.
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Smut Likes: Orgasm denial/desperation, breathplay, blindfolds, toys, somnophilia/drugged sex, semi-public sex (alleys, rooftops), restraints, power dynamics, praise kink, biting/marking, exhibitionism/voyeurism, knifeplay, crying due to overstimulation, wax play, sex pollen, scar worship.
I'm also 100% down with straight-up vanilla sex, so don't feel that you have to include kink! I don't have top/bottom preferences and I like all kinds of sex acts including non-penetrative sex (oral, fingering, hand jobs, rimming, frottage, intercrural, etc.).
NOTE: I've included smut as a genre tag for all of my fandoms but I certainly wouldn't be disappointed if it weren't included.
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DNWs: Scat, watersports, underage, pregnancy, AUs set outside of canon, noncon (dubcon is okay), 1st person POV (2nd person is okay), sexuality angst/internalised homophobia, unrequested identity headcanons, background M/F ships (references to canon M/F ships are fine but I would prefer that they don't feature heavily).
On that note, I'm a multishipper with no actual NOTPs, so if you wanted to include background pairings that I haven't requested then that's absolutely fine, just as long as they're M/M or F/F.
Fandom-Specific Prompts
Please note that these are all completely optional; if you already have a story in mind that fits in with my general likes and avoids my DNWs, then go for it! However I'm including a few prompts below as I know some writers prefer to have a something more to go off.
DCU (Comics)
Genre tags: AU - Canon Divergence, Canon-Style Plot, Getting Together, Smut
Barbara Gordon/Kate Kane: Babs and Kate are cut from the same cloth, they're both so sharp and self-assured, and I would love to read a story about how they got together as a couple and/or how they started working together in the field. I really like the idea of Kate joining the Birds of Prey and learning how to work in a team lead by Oracle. Or, if you wanted to go with a more recent continuity, a Batwoman/Batgirl dynamic would be really interesting.
Harvey Dent/Bruce Wayne: Bruce/Harvey is one of my favourite Doomed OTPs, and I really love the idea of these two having some sort of relationship before Harvey becomes Two Face, and Bruce trying to pull him back from the brink either as himself or Batman. This is one of those pairings that lends itself really well to the lovers to enemies trope, and I'm not necessarily looking for a happy ending here. I'm also really into the idea of Two Face becoming obsessed with Batman, so if you want to take this one to somewhere creepy and one-sided then I'm all for that.
Kate Kane/Renee Montoya: This is another pairing that I adore across all continuities and at any stage of their relationship, and I absolutely love their dynamic. First time, established relationship, breaking up and getting back together—wherever they're at in their relationship, I'm here for it. Any fic that involves external events putting stress and strain on their relationship and causing conflict between them is always going to be a winner for me, particularly if it involves some sort of "betray her to save her" aspect and one being overprotective to the other's detriment.
Kate Kane/Safiyah Sohail: I loved the Batwoman (2017) run so much, and there is precious little fic that explores their relationship. I love that Kate met Safiyah at a point in her life where she was so lost and directionless, and how Safiyah became her entire world. I adore Safiyah because frankly, she terrifies me, and I love that there's a darkness lurking underneath the surface that Kate herself doesn't realise until it's too late. A fic that delves into their life together on Coryana or a canon-divergent AU where they get back together after Kate returned to Gotham would be amazing. I'm also open to references of Tahani/Safiyah if you feel the pull to explore the angle of a Tahani/Safiyah/Kate love triangle, although I of course have no expectation of this given that we've matched on Kate/Safiyah.
Roy Harper/Jason Todd: I love this pairing so much, and the biggest part of its appeal is that Roy and Jason are equals. Unfortunately Roy is often written (in canon, mostly) as Jason's sidekick, and I'm afraid that even the DC writers often overlook the fact that Roy is an incredible fighter and a genius engineer, so I would love a fic that doesn't dumb him down. There are a lot of parallels between Roy and Jason's backstories, and I think it's very significant that Roy's the only person Jason trusts wholeheartedly. A friends to lovers or first time fic that explores how their deep bond gives rise to something more would be excellent.
Gotham (TV)
Genre tags: AU - Canon Divergence, Canon-Style Plot, Darkfic, Fix-it, Smut
Tabitha Galavan/Barbara Kean: I love how much these two have changed over the course of the series and how their relationship has evolved. I'm happy for you to pick any point in the series; like in season two when they were first getting together, or later in the series as their relationship gets more fraught. Also it's pretty much canon that these two would be into some pretty kinky stuff, so feel free to explore this as much as you'd like. They've also turned on each other more than once, so a darker, angstier fic would also be amazing. I'm more than happy for you to disregard s05e01 and write canon-divergent fic of these two ruling No Man's Land (in fact, that would be a dream!).
Midnighter and Apollo (Comics)
Genre tags: Canon-Style Plot, Established Relationship, Getting Together, Smut
Apollo/Midnighter: I love how deeply these two care for each other, how they've been through so much together and know each other inside out. I don't think there's a scenario you could write for them that I wouldn't enjoy: first time fic, post-breakup fic, mission fic, slice of life fic. I love those little moments in between saving the world where they get to shed their armour and just be themselves around each other, and anything that shows the strength of their bond will always hit the mark for me. I'm only really familiar with the Orlando run but feel free to incorporate plot elements and characterisations from previous series.
Pokemon (Main Video Game Series)
Genre tags: Canon-Style Plot, Character Development, Getting Together, Smut, Worldbuilding
Ookido Green | Blue Oak/Red: Red/Blue really is the classic rivals to friends to lovers ship, and I would love a fic that explores how much their relationship has changed, as well as how they've changed as individuals. We know that Red was an introverted, self-reliant child and Blue was a bratty, egotistical kid, and I would love a fic that's set when they're both a bit older (late teens or 20s) and they're settling into life as adults. First time fic where the years of UST finally culminate into them coming together would be incredible, or alternatively a look into their life when they're in an established relationship and planning their lives together.
Note: I'm fine with either Blue or Green, whichever name you're most comfortable with.
Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)
Genre tags: Canon-Style Plot, Getting Together, Smut, Worldbuilding
Ayel/Nero: The very first time I watched this movie I was struck by how devoted Ayel is. I'm a pretty big fan of loyalty kink and would love something exploring how far Ayel would go for Nero. I would love a glimpse into life aboard the Narada, either during canon or pre-canon, where we see the dynamics of this couple within the context of working with the crew. I also always found the Romulan tattoos really fascinating so something involving tattooing or scarification or tattoo/scar worship would be incredible, and feel free to take this as dark as you'd like.
Gaila/Nyota Uhura: I'm really into the idea of these two rooming together at the academy. Uhura is undoubtedly well-educated in alien customs, but how does that prepare you for actually having an Orion roommate? Especially one that has little understanding of human social norms? I love the thought of Uhura who's usually so level-headed getting flustered by her incredibly hot roommate who seems to think that clothing's optional.
James T. Kirk/Leonard "Bones" McCoy: I don't think there's a single scenario for this paring that I wouldn't enjoy. Academy fic? Enterprise slice of life? Stranded on an alien planet? Whatever it is, I'm here for it (although I should note that I do have a particular weakness for first time fic). Their dynamic is one of my all-time favourites so any scenario where Bones finds Jim exasperating but helplessly endearing is always going to be a winner in my book.
Thanks again and please don't hesitate to contact me through the mods if you have any questions!
Firstly, thank you so much for considering writing for me! I'm
General Likes: I love fics that are plotty and conflict-driven, preferably canon compliant or canon divergent. With that said, I'd be equally thrilled to receive something that focuses exclusively on a relationship or character development. As far as tropes go, I like UST, mutual pining, slowburn, enemies/rivals to friends to lovers and permutations thereof, identity porn, undercover, fake dating, hurt/comfort.
Smut Likes: Orgasm denial/desperation, breathplay, blindfolds, toys, somnophilia/drugged sex, semi-public sex (alleys, rooftops), restraints, power dynamics, praise kink, biting/marking, exhibitionism/voyeurism, knifeplay, crying due to overstimulation, wax play, sex pollen, scar worship.
I'm also 100% down with straight-up vanilla sex, so don't feel that you have to include kink! I don't have top/bottom preferences and I like all kinds of sex acts including non-penetrative sex (oral, fingering, hand jobs, rimming, frottage, intercrural, etc.).
NOTE: I've included smut as a genre tag for all of my fandoms but I certainly wouldn't be disappointed if it weren't included.
DNWs: Scat, watersports, underage, pregnancy, AUs set outside of canon, noncon (dubcon is okay), 1st person POV (2nd person is okay), sexuality angst/internalised homophobia, unrequested identity headcanons, background M/F ships (references to canon M/F ships are fine but I would prefer that they don't feature heavily).
On that note, I'm a multishipper with no actual NOTPs, so if you wanted to include background pairings that I haven't requested then that's absolutely fine, just as long as they're M/M or F/F.
Please note that these are all completely optional; if you already have a story in mind that fits in with my general likes and avoids my DNWs, then go for it! However I'm including a few prompts below as I know some writers prefer to have a something more to go off.
DCU (Comics)
Genre tags: AU - Canon Divergence, Canon-Style Plot, Getting Together, Smut
Barbara Gordon/Kate Kane: Babs and Kate are cut from the same cloth, they're both so sharp and self-assured, and I would love to read a story about how they got together as a couple and/or how they started working together in the field. I really like the idea of Kate joining the Birds of Prey and learning how to work in a team lead by Oracle. Or, if you wanted to go with a more recent continuity, a Batwoman/Batgirl dynamic would be really interesting.
Harvey Dent/Bruce Wayne: Bruce/Harvey is one of my favourite Doomed OTPs, and I really love the idea of these two having some sort of relationship before Harvey becomes Two Face, and Bruce trying to pull him back from the brink either as himself or Batman. This is one of those pairings that lends itself really well to the lovers to enemies trope, and I'm not necessarily looking for a happy ending here. I'm also really into the idea of Two Face becoming obsessed with Batman, so if you want to take this one to somewhere creepy and one-sided then I'm all for that.
Kate Kane/Renee Montoya: This is another pairing that I adore across all continuities and at any stage of their relationship, and I absolutely love their dynamic. First time, established relationship, breaking up and getting back together—wherever they're at in their relationship, I'm here for it. Any fic that involves external events putting stress and strain on their relationship and causing conflict between them is always going to be a winner for me, particularly if it involves some sort of "betray her to save her" aspect and one being overprotective to the other's detriment.
Kate Kane/Safiyah Sohail: I loved the Batwoman (2017) run so much, and there is precious little fic that explores their relationship. I love that Kate met Safiyah at a point in her life where she was so lost and directionless, and how Safiyah became her entire world. I adore Safiyah because frankly, she terrifies me, and I love that there's a darkness lurking underneath the surface that Kate herself doesn't realise until it's too late. A fic that delves into their life together on Coryana or a canon-divergent AU where they get back together after Kate returned to Gotham would be amazing. I'm also open to references of Tahani/Safiyah if you feel the pull to explore the angle of a Tahani/Safiyah/Kate love triangle, although I of course have no expectation of this given that we've matched on Kate/Safiyah.
Roy Harper/Jason Todd: I love this pairing so much, and the biggest part of its appeal is that Roy and Jason are equals. Unfortunately Roy is often written (in canon, mostly) as Jason's sidekick, and I'm afraid that even the DC writers often overlook the fact that Roy is an incredible fighter and a genius engineer, so I would love a fic that doesn't dumb him down. There are a lot of parallels between Roy and Jason's backstories, and I think it's very significant that Roy's the only person Jason trusts wholeheartedly. A friends to lovers or first time fic that explores how their deep bond gives rise to something more would be excellent.
Gotham (TV)
Genre tags: AU - Canon Divergence, Canon-Style Plot, Darkfic, Fix-it, Smut
Tabitha Galavan/Barbara Kean: I love how much these two have changed over the course of the series and how their relationship has evolved. I'm happy for you to pick any point in the series; like in season two when they were first getting together, or later in the series as their relationship gets more fraught. Also it's pretty much canon that these two would be into some pretty kinky stuff, so feel free to explore this as much as you'd like. They've also turned on each other more than once, so a darker, angstier fic would also be amazing. I'm more than happy for you to disregard s05e01 and write canon-divergent fic of these two ruling No Man's Land (in fact, that would be a dream!).
Midnighter and Apollo (Comics)
Genre tags: Canon-Style Plot, Established Relationship, Getting Together, Smut
Apollo/Midnighter: I love how deeply these two care for each other, how they've been through so much together and know each other inside out. I don't think there's a scenario you could write for them that I wouldn't enjoy: first time fic, post-breakup fic, mission fic, slice of life fic. I love those little moments in between saving the world where they get to shed their armour and just be themselves around each other, and anything that shows the strength of their bond will always hit the mark for me. I'm only really familiar with the Orlando run but feel free to incorporate plot elements and characterisations from previous series.
Pokemon (Main Video Game Series)
Genre tags: Canon-Style Plot, Character Development, Getting Together, Smut, Worldbuilding
Ookido Green | Blue Oak/Red: Red/Blue really is the classic rivals to friends to lovers ship, and I would love a fic that explores how much their relationship has changed, as well as how they've changed as individuals. We know that Red was an introverted, self-reliant child and Blue was a bratty, egotistical kid, and I would love a fic that's set when they're both a bit older (late teens or 20s) and they're settling into life as adults. First time fic where the years of UST finally culminate into them coming together would be incredible, or alternatively a look into their life when they're in an established relationship and planning their lives together.
Note: I'm fine with either Blue or Green, whichever name you're most comfortable with.
Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)
Genre tags: Canon-Style Plot, Getting Together, Smut, Worldbuilding
Ayel/Nero: The very first time I watched this movie I was struck by how devoted Ayel is. I'm a pretty big fan of loyalty kink and would love something exploring how far Ayel would go for Nero. I would love a glimpse into life aboard the Narada, either during canon or pre-canon, where we see the dynamics of this couple within the context of working with the crew. I also always found the Romulan tattoos really fascinating so something involving tattooing or scarification or tattoo/scar worship would be incredible, and feel free to take this as dark as you'd like.
Gaila/Nyota Uhura: I'm really into the idea of these two rooming together at the academy. Uhura is undoubtedly well-educated in alien customs, but how does that prepare you for actually having an Orion roommate? Especially one that has little understanding of human social norms? I love the thought of Uhura who's usually so level-headed getting flustered by her incredibly hot roommate who seems to think that clothing's optional.
James T. Kirk/Leonard "Bones" McCoy: I don't think there's a single scenario for this paring that I wouldn't enjoy. Academy fic? Enterprise slice of life? Stranded on an alien planet? Whatever it is, I'm here for it (although I should note that I do have a particular weakness for first time fic). Their dynamic is one of my all-time favourites so any scenario where Bones finds Jim exasperating but helplessly endearing is always going to be a winner in my book.
Thanks again and please don't hesitate to contact me through the mods if you have any questions!
