WIP Challenge Check-in, Day 15 -- Wednesday
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writethisfanficHello on Wednesday! How are things going in the world of fic?
Did you write?
- Yes!
- No!
- Not yet!
If yes, what kind of writerly activity did you engage in? How do you feel about it?
If no, what were the obstacles/situations that affected your writerly pursuits? What will you do differently tomorrow to get more writing done?
If not yet, because the day hasn't gotten going yet, what kind of writing activity are you planning (or hoping) to accomplish?
Did you write?
- Yes!
- No!
- Not yet!
If yes, what kind of writerly activity did you engage in? How do you feel about it?
If no, what were the obstacles/situations that affected your writerly pursuits? What will you do differently tomorrow to get more writing done?
If not yet, because the day hasn't gotten going yet, what kind of writing activity are you planning (or hoping) to accomplish?
Mo Dao Zu Shi: Rise and Shine, by LesbianlazerOwl for Shadaras.
Jul. 14th, 2026 01:59 pmfull_metal_ox posting in fancakeFandom: Mo Dao Zu Shi
Pairings/Characters: Mo Xuanyu, Wei Wuxian (mentioned), Nie Huaisang (implied), Lan Wangji (mentioned; implied); Mo Xuanyu/Himself, Mo Xuanyu & Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji/Wei Wuxian (mentioned; implied), Mo Xuanyu -> Nie Huaisang (one-sided)
Rating: Explicit
Length: 4,927
Content Notes: Body Modification (voluntary), Cannibalism (mentioned as part of the culture), canon-typical ritual bloodletting, Classism, First Person POV, Needles, Scenery Porn
Creator Tags: Masturbation, Voyeurism, mermaid Mo Xuanyu, Non-Human Genitalia, Prehensile dick, Worldbuilding, Abyssal Mermaids, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, In that most of the sects are benthopelagic sea critters, And Wei Wuxian actually gets to talk to Mo Xuanyu, Monsterfucker Mo Xuanyu, POV Mo Xuanyu, Hair Kink (minor), self-bondage (minor), Misunderstandings
Creator Links: (AO3)![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
LesbianlazerOwl; (Dreamwidth) lazerowl; (Twitter) ![[x.com profile]](https://p2.dreamwidth.org/0abf207ab719/-/x.com/favicon.ico)
gay_lazerOwl
Theme: Unreliable Narrator, Cultural Differences, Interspecies Pairings, Languages & Linguistics, Mermaids, Pining, Worldbuilding, Xeno/Alien Biology
Summary: Mo Xuanyu lives alone at the edge of the habitable world, continuing Wei Wuxian's work and strengthening his cultivation. One day soon, he hopes to surpass the Yiling Laozu's power and follow him into the unknown. Complications arise.
Creator Notes: (Cut for length.) ( Continue. )
Reccer's Notes: LesbianlazerOwl’s AU where the Jiang and Jin Sects are deep-sea merfolk is a strange and rapturous gem that turns Lovecraftiana upside-down (from the POV of a character embodying everything Lovecraft abhorred: a queer Asian—here turned sea creature—looking to monsterfuck.)
With all the haughty smarter-than-the-sheeple dudgeon of the alienated Emo Kid, Abyssal Merman! and Seeker of Arcane Knowledge Mo Xuanyu follows his idol the Yiling Laozu’s forbidden explorations of the mysterious and unfathomable surface—where, according to rumor, he found love with an eldritch air fairy! (Should the author ever see fit, I’d love to read a Wangxian prequel.)
LesbianlazerOwl compresses an incredible amount of atmosphere and implicit worldbuilding into just short of 5000 words, in ways that encourage still further speculation (the Sunshot Campaign is referenced; what could justify such a name in this world, and what were the Wen—creatures of the infernal blazing heights of the Epipelagic Zone?)
Fanwork Links: Rise and Shine, byLesbianlazerOwl for Shadaras: https://archiveofourown.org/works/42602655
Collections: Mutual Masturbation Exchange.
Pairings/Characters: Mo Xuanyu, Wei Wuxian (mentioned), Nie Huaisang (implied), Lan Wangji (mentioned; implied); Mo Xuanyu/Himself, Mo Xuanyu & Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji/Wei Wuxian (mentioned; implied), Mo Xuanyu -> Nie Huaisang (one-sided)
Rating: Explicit
Length: 4,927
Content Notes: Body Modification (voluntary), Cannibalism (mentioned as part of the culture), canon-typical ritual bloodletting, Classism, First Person POV, Needles, Scenery Porn
Creator Tags: Masturbation, Voyeurism, mermaid Mo Xuanyu, Non-Human Genitalia, Prehensile dick, Worldbuilding, Abyssal Mermaids, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, In that most of the sects are benthopelagic sea critters, And Wei Wuxian actually gets to talk to Mo Xuanyu, Monsterfucker Mo Xuanyu, POV Mo Xuanyu, Hair Kink (minor), self-bondage (minor), Misunderstandings
Creator Links: (AO3)
lazerowl; (Twitter) Theme: Unreliable Narrator, Cultural Differences, Interspecies Pairings, Languages & Linguistics, Mermaids, Pining, Worldbuilding, Xeno/Alien Biology
Summary: Mo Xuanyu lives alone at the edge of the habitable world, continuing Wei Wuxian's work and strengthening his cultivation. One day soon, he hopes to surpass the Yiling Laozu's power and follow him into the unknown. Complications arise.
Creator Notes: (Cut for length.) ( Continue. )
Reccer's Notes: LesbianlazerOwl’s AU where the Jiang and Jin Sects are deep-sea merfolk is a strange and rapturous gem that turns Lovecraftiana upside-down (from the POV of a character embodying everything Lovecraft abhorred: a queer Asian—here turned sea creature—looking to monsterfuck.)
With all the haughty smarter-than-the-sheeple dudgeon of the alienated Emo Kid, Abyssal Merman! and Seeker of Arcane Knowledge Mo Xuanyu follows his idol the Yiling Laozu’s forbidden explorations of the mysterious and unfathomable surface—where, according to rumor, he found love with an eldritch air fairy! (Should the author ever see fit, I’d love to read a Wangxian prequel.)
LesbianlazerOwl compresses an incredible amount of atmosphere and implicit worldbuilding into just short of 5000 words, in ways that encourage still further speculation (the Sunshot Campaign is referenced; what could justify such a name in this world, and what were the Wen—creatures of the infernal blazing heights of the Epipelagic Zone?)
Fanwork Links: Rise and Shine, by
Collections: Mutual Masturbation Exchange.
Tags:
- fandom: mo dao zu shi,
- length: 01.000 - 5.000 words,
- theme: au,
- theme: au: complete au,
- theme: au: complete au: mermaids,
- theme: cultural differences,
- theme: interspecies pairings,
- theme: languages & linguistics,
- theme: mythical creatures,
- theme: mythical creatures: mermaids,
- theme: pining,
- theme: unreliable narrator,
- theme: worldbuilding,
- theme: xeno/alien biology
WIP Challenge Check-in, Day 14 -- Tuesday
Jul. 14th, 2026 08:43 amlinaewen posting in writethisfanficHello on Tuesday! What kind of a writing day has it been so far today -- or if today hasn't gotten going yet, how did you fare yesterday?
- I thought about my fic once or twice
- I wrote
- I did some planning and/or outlining
- I did research and/or canon review
- I edited
- I've sent my fic off to my beta
- I posted today!
- I'm taking a break
- I did something else that I'll talk about in a comment
Tuesday Discussion: It is really hot where I am, so hot it is hard to get any work done, even something "quiet" like writing. Does extreme weather affect your writing at all?
- I thought about my fic once or twice
- I wrote
- I did some planning and/or outlining
- I did research and/or canon review
- I edited
- I've sent my fic off to my beta
- I posted today!
- I'm taking a break
- I did something else that I'll talk about in a comment
Tuesday Discussion: It is really hot where I am, so hot it is hard to get any work done, even something "quiet" like writing. Does extreme weather affect your writing at all?
WIP Challenge Check-in, Day 13 -- Monday
Jul. 13th, 2026 08:38 amlinaewen posting in writethisfanficHello on Monday! How's the day going so far for fic? (If you haven't gotten started on your day as yet, how did yesterday go for writing fic?)
- Excellent!
- Terrible
- Somewhere in between
- Nothing doing
How much time have you spent on writing fic today, roughly?
- None
- 30 minutes or less
- 30-60 minutes
- 60-90 minutes
- More than 90 minutes
In five words or less, how do you feel about that?
- Excellent!
- Terrible
- Somewhere in between
- Nothing doing
How much time have you spent on writing fic today, roughly?
- None
- 30 minutes or less
- 30-60 minutes
- 60-90 minutes
- More than 90 minutes
In five words or less, how do you feel about that?
WIP Challenge Check-in -- Day 12
Jul. 12th, 2026 07:08 amlinaewen posting in writethisfanfic Hello on Sunday! What kind of a writing day has it been so far today -- or if today hasn't gotten going yet, how did you fare
yesterday?
- I thought about my fic once or twice
- I wrote
- I did some planning and/or outlining
- I did research and/or canon review
- I edited
- I've sent my fic off to my beta
- I posted today!
- I'm taking a break
- I did something else that I'll talk about in a comment
Sunday Discussion: It's a new writing week, and that means a fresh start. Maybe you had a great writing week last week, or
maybe last week wasn't the greatest for getting writing things done -- what kind of goals do you have for
keeping up your momentum or starting off fresh this week?
Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s San Diego Comic-Con Details
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Wētā Workshop Brings Middle-earth Magic Back to San Diego Comic-Con 2026
San Diego Comic-Con is nearly here, and Wētā Workshop is once again preparing to make Booth #3613 a must-visit destination for Tolkien fans and collectors alike. Returning to SDCC from July 23–26, the award-winning New Zealand studio has assembled an impressive lineup of special guests, exclusive reveals, live demonstrations, and one major surprise that The Lord of the Rings collectors won't want to miss.
Leading the festivities will be Wētā Workshop co-founder and creative lead Sir Richard Taylor, who will be meeting fans throughout the convention. This year's biggest reveal for Middle-earth collectors will come during Preview Night with the unveiling of Wētā Workshop's first-ever Master Jeweller's Collection, created by official The Lord of the Rings jeweller Jasmine Watson. While details are being kept under wraps for now, expectations are already running high following last year's reveal of the spectacular Masters Collection: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Joining Wētā Workshop this year is fellow New Zealand company Agoro, bringing an incredible selection of premium precious-metal collectibles. Fans can look forward to brand-new The Lord of the Rings blind boxes featuring pure silver foil collectibles of Fellowship members including Aragorn, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas, and Boromir. Every blind box includes a pure silver foil collectible, while lucky collectors have a 9% chance of uncovering a beautifully engraved variant and an ultra-rare 1% chance of discovering a pure gold version hidden inside.
As if that wasn't enough, John Rhys-Davies, beloved by fans as Gimli, will be appearing at the Wētā Workshop booth during the convention. Even more exciting, Wētā is teasing that another familiar face from Middle-earth may join the festivities, with appearance times to be announced during the show via Wētā Workshop's social media channels.
Beyond Middle-earth, visitors can also experience authentic costumes from Avatar: Fire and Ash, with Academy Award-winning costume designer Deborah Scott and Na'vi Costume Art Director Flo Floxworthy sharing insights into the craftsmanship behind the films. Guests can also watch live painting demonstrations from Wētā Workshop Creative Director Jules German and acclaimed fantasy artist Jerry Vanderstelt, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the artistry that brings these incredible collectibles to life.
Whether you're hoping to meet the creative minds behind your favorite collectibles, catch an exclusive reveal, or simply immerse yourself in the craftsmanship that has made Wētā Workshop legendary, Booth #3613 promises to be one of Comic-Con's premier destinations. As always, we'll be keeping a close eye on all the announcements from the show floor, especially that mysterious Master Jeweller's Collection reveal and any surprises that may emerge from Middle-earth. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp9yBQh6USo?si=jDlWvRJfJ3gcF3rJ&w=560&h=315]check in day 10
Jul. 10th, 2026 08:09 pmlilly_c posting in writethisfanficSorry I missed most of the week, ended up with a lot more hours at work and have crashed as soon as I've got home. Also is anyone free for week 2 at all?
How is the writing going?
*let's pretend the poll creator is working...*
today I:
~wrote
~edited
~posted
~sent to beta
~researched
~planned
~had a break
~dealt with life
Discussion: what are you working on this weekend?
How is the writing going?
*let's pretend the poll creator is working...*
today I:
~wrote
~edited
~posted
~sent to beta
~researched
~planned
~had a break
~dealt with life
Discussion: what are you working on this weekend?
check in day 6
Jul. 6th, 2026 09:57 pmlilly_c posting in writethisfanficHow is the writing going?
Discussion: how do you handle your first fic in a fandom?
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 6
today I
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wrote
4 (66.7%)
edited
2 (33.3%)
posted
0 (0.0%)
sent to beta
0 (0.0%)
researched
1 (16.7%)
planned
1 (16.7%)
had a break
1 (16.7%)
dealt with life
1 (16.7%)
Discussion: how do you handle your first fic in a fandom?
OFMD: bloom & wilt by redshift
Jul. 5th, 2026 09:27 pmkingstoken posting in fancakeFandom: Our Flag Means Death
Pairings/Characters: Izzy/Ed, Izzy/Ed/Stede
Rating: E
Length: 31,803 words
Creator Links: redshift
Theme: Unreliable narrator
Summary: Izzy has spent years at Edward's side. The occasional petal here and there, the intermittent rasp that makes itself a permanent home in the hollows of his throat, the cough that comes and goes; it's all worth it, to be the person Ed turns to. It's a price he pays willingly.
Now, though. Now, Izzy knows what love looks like on Edward Teach, and it is soft and sweet and open and nothing like what Izzy has ever been able to give. Izzy's place is at Edward's side, and it's killing him.
That's okay. He's always wanted to die for something that matters.
Reccer's Notes: Izzy has hanakaki disease, and I love how the author writes it likes it's an almost chronic illness. Izzy is an unreliable narrator in how he thinks about Ed and Stede and their motivations. We as the reader can tell by their actions that their intentions are not what Izzy probably thinks, but Izzy's thoughts are very much coloured by the experience he is going through and he's not seeing things for how they truly are, and of course he refuses to talk to Ed about his feelings and what going on, which only makes everything worse.
One note, this is canon-divergent after season one.
Fanwork Links: AO3
Pairings/Characters: Izzy/Ed, Izzy/Ed/Stede
Rating: E
Length: 31,803 words
Creator Links: redshift
Theme: Unreliable narrator
Summary: Izzy has spent years at Edward's side. The occasional petal here and there, the intermittent rasp that makes itself a permanent home in the hollows of his throat, the cough that comes and goes; it's all worth it, to be the person Ed turns to. It's a price he pays willingly.
Now, though. Now, Izzy knows what love looks like on Edward Teach, and it is soft and sweet and open and nothing like what Izzy has ever been able to give. Izzy's place is at Edward's side, and it's killing him.
That's okay. He's always wanted to die for something that matters.
Reccer's Notes: Izzy has hanakaki disease, and I love how the author writes it likes it's an almost chronic illness. Izzy is an unreliable narrator in how he thinks about Ed and Stede and their motivations. We as the reader can tell by their actions that their intentions are not what Izzy probably thinks, but Izzy's thoughts are very much coloured by the experience he is going through and he's not seeing things for how they truly are, and of course he refuses to talk to Ed about his feelings and what going on, which only makes everything worse.
One note, this is canon-divergent after season one.
Fanwork Links: AO3