Checkpoint #2

[mizface]

It's Checkpoint time again! Time has flown for me - how about the rest of you? Hopefully you're having a great, and creative summer

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[mizface]

Creator: mizface
Fandom: due South AU
Current Fic Word Count: 26,543
Character/Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski, pre-slash atm, may end up gen (but they're flirting, so probably not)
What I Like About the Fanwork so far: It is a JOY to write. I love D&D/fantasy worlds so much, so creating one for the dS folks to play in is a treat. I love that I've found ways to fit in a lot of the cast, in ways that feel like they aren't forced. And I really love getting to incorporate a race I created over a decade ago - using their timeline/society structure/characters was both helpful, and happy-making just to get to see them in play.
What’s driving me nuts about the Fanwork so far: That word count above? I have NO IDEA what percentage of the fic that represents. I am hoping over 50%, maybe even 60%, but really, I'm not sure. But the "chapter" files I have are starting to fit together, so that's something. I just keep wanting to add details and character bits, and ignore that pesky plot thingy.
Anything Else: Why did D&D have to change SO FREAKING

[omens]

That is SO COOL you get to use all that creative work here in another way! So awesome.

[mizface]

I KNOW! I was so psyched when I realized I had all this stuff I'd never really gotten to play with, that would fit perfectly. Over 15 pages of notes/timelines/history/characters/biology/language. Seriously. It was like a gift my past self sent to me.

[bghost]

Oh, this sounds so cool! I'm really looking forward to reading it. :)

[mizface]

Thanks! I'm really loving it :)

[hazelwho]

I'm super stoked about this fic, Miz, and I am SO HAPPY that you're having such fun writing it. It sounds like such a cool world to go play in. And yay for the chapters slotting together. That's always a good sign that the end will be in sight. =)

[mizface]

*hugs you* I know the chapters starting to fit together is a good thing, but I also know there are several I haven't started yet that *need* to happen, plot-wise. But I have FOUR D&D books from the library now, and hopefully they'll help me figure out how to create some much-needed specifics.

But yes, totally fun, and hearing you (and others) are excited about it is an excellent motivator :)

[luzula]

Wow, you're writing really long fic again! Looking forward to seeing the worldbuilding stuff.

[mizface]

Yeah, it's definitely a loooong fic, though hopefully nowhere near what the Ray Switch ended up. The world-building has been incredibly fun to write, and I am very excited about it! I keep wanting to add details, and have to kind of force myself to work on plot.