Snowflake Challenge Day #8 and #9

I've been busy that last few days with wrapping up fandomtrees, so I'm catching up.

Challenge #8

Talk about your creative process.

Oh man, I know some people have very detailed plans when it comes to writing, but I think I'm more of gardener than an architect like George RR Martin used to say.  First I usually get a prompt either while doing an exchange or from one of those prompt month challenges like Flufftober, then I think on it for awhile.  Once the outline of a scene has formed in my brain then I write it down.  Usually I write it out by hand first, then I will type it up on my computer.  The only time I skip handwriting is if it is only a drabble, that I might just type up quickly on my computer. Then I let a little time pass (usually a few days) and then reread it and do my revisions.  I usually only do one set of revisions, which I know goes against common writing advice, but I don't usually have the patience to wait long for my story to be complete, also exchanges and what not have pretty tight deadlines, depending on the exchange. I normally don't use a beta reader unless it is a requirement.

Challenge #9

Talk about your favorite tropes in media or transformative works. (Feel free to substitute in theme/motif/cliche if "trope" doesn't resonate with you.)

I'm sure I've talked about Hurt/Comfort before, and it's still the goat!  I especially love it when the character that doesn't normally get cared for, or is normally the caretaker, is hurt and has to accept care and comfort from another.

I also love Fairy Tale/Fantasy AUs.  I'm not even sure why, but if you put my faves in a fairy tale retelling I'll eat that up with a spoon.  There was this exchange called Fairy Tale Inspired that I loved, and participated in every year, but unfortunately it stopped running.  I thought about running a similar exchange myself, but I have so much on my plate at the moment I don't currently have the time.

I also enjoy a good regency AU, probably because I read so many regency romances years ago.  I especially like alternative realities where same sex pairings were accepted at the time.  

Lastly, bed-sharing.  For some reason the characters have to cuddle up in bed together, yes please!  It doesn't even have to lead to sexy times, although a little smut is always a treat.  I just love my characters being all cozy together.