big fic woes

[dacro]

I've started another novel-length H/D, but this time I'm going to try to be like the beren_writes and the thwax! *loves them* To clarify, I want to write the whole fic, and then post in parts once it's completed.

I think it also may kill me.

When I wrote Amalgam, I had a rough idea of where I wanted to end up - and that changed by the third chapter. heh. It was

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[krissielee]

So, basically, you're going the opposite route of what I'm doing. XP

I did get through a good bit of 18 yesterday and today, though, so that's a good thing.

But you know what? I trust your writing. No matter how long it takes me to actually read through it like I haven't done for Amalgam yet, any time you need help, I'm here. I'm not sure how much help I can be, but you can bounce ideas in my direction if you need a sounding board.

'Course, most of what I know came from you in the first place, so...

[dacro]

heh. Well, with Amalgam, it seemed so easy to post a chapter a week, but then I started writing myself into corners that took a few weeks to reorganize, then College got crazy, and then I went on practicum, and then months went by between chapters...and then my head es-plode! I felt so bad for making the readers wait, and yet I wasn't happy with writing and posting right away- I started getting worried about making each chapter 'perfect' and started doing up to 6 or 7 drafts before posting. (my poor beta)

No worries about not reading it yet. It's not going anywhere. :D

YAY for whipping 18!

Thanks for your offer of help. I just might have to take you up on that. *loves*

[krissielee]

I don't know what made me want to post TS yet, seriously. I hate having only a 3 chapter bumper left, and I want to get a few more set up just in case. But hey--you've had to put up with me re-writing every chapter a dozen times...

Eventually I'll read it... ^^;;

Totally! ^_^ I'm pleased with the events, though I know I need to work on it more before I send it to you. I can see all those things you always point out to me that I don't automatically correct yet.

*adores* I'm always here, you know. And it's the least I can do, with all you do for me...

[dacro]

heh. I love the editing process now. It always helps, even if you catch just one word - that change will make the fic better - in my opinion, anyway. heh.

Like we said before - some chapters just come easier than others. I found Amalgam really easy until about ch 17 or 18 too. Then I went OMG! How did plot get in there! GAH! *loves*

YAY! I'd love to hear what you think about it.

Well, I'm glad you're seeing patterns. That's the first battle in getting rid of our own stumbling blocks.

*hugs* Thanks again, sweetie!

[krissielee]

Editing is fun! I mean, grammar-wise, I know I'm pretty good about it. But all the other things are what I need beta for. S'why I have you!

Plot is fun! ...As long as it doesn't take over the world, like it has in TS. I keep thinking of other things I need to add in, or places I need to correct...

Eventually. XD I keep putting it off...

I do see patterns. There's block of text, and I can totally hear you asking what they're doing when they say it...that's the biggest one for me. I see it everywhere, and I keep trying to correct it--I know I've missed other spots, but when I send it your way, you'll find them better than I can.

*snuggles* No problem, darling! I'd love to help you if you need it!

[dacro]

There's block of text, and I can totally hear you asking what they're doing when they say it

heh. And you're getting really great at picking that out on your own now too, so thet's awesome!

I love the beta process, because it's a chance to send the fic away to someone with a 'fresh brain' (or at least to someone who hasn't been staring at it for days.) I love that others can see what we can't. It's the joy of all being different! YAY

[krissielee]

Only because it took me 17 chapters of being told to finally be able to pick it out myself... ^^;;;;

I love you. That's all I gotta say.

[dacro]

heh. Well, I still like to 'clam' people instead of calming them - and I don't know how many years I've been doing that...but a lot, anyway! (and don't even get me started on all of the grammar rules I'm been slowly relearning. :D

*loves right back*

[krissielee]

Grammar's about the only thing I'm good at. I'm such a nerd when it comes to that type of stuff. Dosen't mean I don't miss them all the bloody time anyway, but... *shrugs*

[dacro]

heh. Well, then I can help you with character and dialogue stuffs, and you can help me rebild my shaky grammar! YAYAY! What a team!

[krissielee]

We're such a good team! I mean, seriously, with all the help you give me, you really ought to be getting co-author credit on TS...only I'm far too selfish to actually give it to you expect to gush and love you like mad as my beta in my A/N. ^^;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

[dacro]

heh! No way, baby! You wrote it, I only came up with the title and highlight things in yellow...and sometimes green! :D You're doing great. it's such a cool little-big fic!

[krissielee]

OHOHOH GUESS WHAT?

I JUST HIT 50,000 WORDS. IT IS THE SMUTTY PART. IT IS HARD TO WRITE BECAUSE IT IS AWKWARD SEX AND BESIDES THAT I HAVEN'T BEEN IN ANY SUCH SITUATIONS MYSELF.

[dacro]

50,000? woah!
We can work through it together if you like...or ask your flist to rec you some firt-time/awkward sex h/d fics for you to have a look at.

[krissielee]

I'll try to write it first, but ugh, it's hard. Really hard.

[dacro]

Well, I'm here if you need me.
*hugs*