Hrm...

[angelqueen04]

The fic for paperlegends is distinctly not cooperating. I want to convey a certain tone, but it's just not coming out, no matter how many times I rewrite a scene. I just can't quite capture what I want for the story. As a result, I'm debating the merits of switching to writing a different story.

I've been discussing this other potential story with regan_x, an AU

Comments

[jelazakazone]

Heh. And I am having thoughts about whether or not Merlin should reveal his magic in mine or not. Or when it should happen if he does (I'm leaning towards yes and early.)

I think you have to discover what story wants to be told. What story do you want to tell? I'm still figuring that bit out too!

[angelqueen04]

I think you have to discover what story wants to be told. What story do you want to tell? I'm still figuring that bit out too!

This is a good way to think about it. In truth, I feel more enthusiastic about this AU than I do about the one I've been trying (and failing) to write. I just have to figure out what would be the best starting point. :)

[jelazakazone]

I think it was castmeaway who asked me last year when I was writing my remix something along these lines. When I'm stuck, I find it very helpful to ask myself, "what story really wants to be told here". I'm glad you find it helpful too.

Argh. The entry point is always so hard for me too! Sometimes I find it easiest to start in the middle and work my way back.

[angelqueen04]

Sometimes I find it easiest to start in the middle and work my way back.

Now there's an idea... Must ponder this. I may be able to make it work by skipping around through different points in time...

[jelazakazone]

It is so interesting, all the different ways a story can be told. I think we really have to consider that when we are stuck, eh? Sometimes the "straight" narrative just doesn't work.