Good luck on reclaiming your writing time! My mom is visiting for the holiday so I totally know what you're feeling. I'm still writing, just half my normal speed and very scattered moments. I've only gotten about 500 words today but the rest of the week went well. Here's hoping I manage at least a little writing over the rest of the weekend. (Don't expect to manage it)

Tropes, hmm, I think the only trope I haven't really done much with is time travel. I've only got one time travel fic. It's fascinating but I've never managed to wrap my head around how to write it.

Hope you have a great weekend with your family!