Better, Better, Better
Okay, so it's about a week later, and I'm busy writing on a Saturday, which is pretty much one of my favorite things to do in the world.
I just wonder what other people do. In my imagination, they're doing chores, or packing up and heading to the mountains, while here I am, ignoring the fine weather, and sitting at my computer, still in my jammies typing "click, click, click."
I had a breakthrough with the story this week. Oh, it was a week from hell. I don't know what was wrong with me, I think it was a sinus infection, on top of the stress of not being able to figure out what to DO about John and Rodney.
You know how a story should have some tension? Well, apart from whatever happens to one of the major characters, Rodney and John had no tension. Well, now they do. Later in my author's notes (which are usually long and rambling) I can talk about it, but I'm trained from years in SPN fandom NOT to talk about the Big Bang before the reveal. Besides I don't want anyone to have to read anything before they read the story, I just want them to enjoy it.
I wish this were more enjoyable. I'm not sure why I'm feeling so pressured - maybe it's first time jitters. Why on earth can't I write just a quick story to get the feel for the characters before lumbering along with this thing? I am aiming for 80,000 words, and just so you know, I tend to leave writing the sex scenes for last, on account of I think it's important that they fit in with they dynamics and rising/falling tension of the story.
Other than that...I hate Live Journal right about now. it's been down more than it's been up this week, and I can't get to places I like to go, like the Atlantis Big Bang site, or Fandom Secrets...and it depresses me. I'm sorry that the Russians have taken over...but maybe it's a good thing, because DreamWidth is run by fans for fans, it's all about fans. And I don't think they'll ever sell. Ever. This entry was originally posted at http://lovesrain44.dreamwidth.org/48570.html.
I just wonder what other people do. In my imagination, they're doing chores, or packing up and heading to the mountains, while here I am, ignoring the fine weather, and sitting at my computer, still in my jammies typing "click, click, click."
I had a breakthrough with the story this week. Oh, it was a week from hell. I don't know what was wrong with me, I think it was a sinus infection, on top of the stress of not being able to figure out what to DO about John and Rodney.
You know how a story should have some tension? Well, apart from whatever happens to one of the major characters, Rodney and John had no tension. Well, now they do. Later in my author's notes (which are usually long and rambling) I can talk about it, but I'm trained from years in SPN fandom NOT to talk about the Big Bang before the reveal. Besides I don't want anyone to have to read anything before they read the story, I just want them to enjoy it.
I wish this were more enjoyable. I'm not sure why I'm feeling so pressured - maybe it's first time jitters. Why on earth can't I write just a quick story to get the feel for the characters before lumbering along with this thing? I am aiming for 80,000 words, and just so you know, I tend to leave writing the sex scenes for last, on account of I think it's important that they fit in with they dynamics and rising/falling tension of the story.
Other than that...I hate Live Journal right about now. it's been down more than it's been up this week, and I can't get to places I like to go, like the Atlantis Big Bang site, or Fandom Secrets...and it depresses me. I'm sorry that the Russians have taken over...but maybe it's a good thing, because DreamWidth is run by fans for fans, it's all about fans. And I don't think they'll ever sell. Ever. This entry was originally posted at http://lovesrain44.dreamwidth.org/48570.html.