why would they be so far away from the action?
I keep trying to write an entry (I opened this window at 9:35), and work keeps interrupting. Stupid work.
I was talking with innie_darling and dotfic the other night about my writing woes and I think part of it is that it feels like canon is closing in. I mean, I never write stuff that's too heavily invested in the mytharc, but most of the things I like to write are set in some amorphous future or in the time we don't see onscreen - weeks between the events of Hell House and Providence, or ELAC and CSPWDT or whatever. So far this season has taken place over a very short number of days, but it's not just that, it's that the specter of the apocalypse looms. I feel like they are very clearly heading somewhere, and I am happy to go along for the ride, but I also feel like there is not much room to slip in a story about a haunted hospital or a chupacabra hunt because right at this second, they are mostly focused on ZOMG APOCALYPSE, and obviously, that informs everything, even if it is not the most important thing going on at any give moment. And the future - if there is one (I'm pretty sure that Kripke is not actually going to provide us with an apocalypse, but I'm not 100% sure. I mean, generally speaking, our heroes will avert the apocalypse, unless it's a post-apocalyptic story), is going to be informed by everything that's happening now - Sam using his powers, Dean being groped by an angel, etc. So I can't just ignore it.
But because of the way I can't unknow things I've learned, I have a really hard time writing stories set earlier in the series, unless there is a specific reason to do so.
So I am just trying to find some kind of relevance (in my own head) for the types of stories I like to write, to be able to deal with the relationship dynamics as they change, without feeling like I am writing in a completely separate yet parallel universe. I mean, all fanfic is AU in that sense - we really are writing in a separate but parallel universe if you think about it, but while I'm writing, unless I am intentionally working in an AU (or a crossover), I like to think nothing I'm writing is precluded by canon, that it could, with very little wrenching, mesh pretty well. (After I'm done, I don't care so much about being jossed, but while I'm writing it's a story-killer.)
On the other hand, I am thrilled so far with the way this season has been going, and I have high hopes for tomorrow night's episode. In particular, luzdeestrellas and I are hoping for some clenched-jaw shouting* and punch throwing on Dean's part when he walks in on Sam practicing his powers with Ruby.** I really want them to start swinging, because Sam deserves a slap upside the head for being a LYING LIEFACE WHO LIES. Hopefully Dean will get to beat the stupid out of him in this episode.
What?
We are long overdue for some brotherly brawling, and I for one think it would be the hottest most awesome thing ever.
*I love when Jensen uses his BIG voice - he's all loud and commanding without ever sounding strained. *dreamy sigh*
**I don't know that this is actually what's going to happen, as I am not spoiled, but the combination of Castiel telling Dean where to find Sam and the "to be continued..." at the end of ItB seems to indicate it might.
Sigh. Oh, boys....
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I was talking with innie_darling and dotfic the other night about my writing woes and I think part of it is that it feels like canon is closing in. I mean, I never write stuff that's too heavily invested in the mytharc, but most of the things I like to write are set in some amorphous future or in the time we don't see onscreen - weeks between the events of Hell House and Providence, or ELAC and CSPWDT or whatever. So far this season has taken place over a very short number of days, but it's not just that, it's that the specter of the apocalypse looms. I feel like they are very clearly heading somewhere, and I am happy to go along for the ride, but I also feel like there is not much room to slip in a story about a haunted hospital or a chupacabra hunt because right at this second, they are mostly focused on ZOMG APOCALYPSE, and obviously, that informs everything, even if it is not the most important thing going on at any give moment. And the future - if there is one (I'm pretty sure that Kripke is not actually going to provide us with an apocalypse, but I'm not 100% sure. I mean, generally speaking, our heroes will avert the apocalypse, unless it's a post-apocalyptic story), is going to be informed by everything that's happening now - Sam using his powers, Dean being groped by an angel, etc. So I can't just ignore it.
But because of the way I can't unknow things I've learned, I have a really hard time writing stories set earlier in the series, unless there is a specific reason to do so.
So I am just trying to find some kind of relevance (in my own head) for the types of stories I like to write, to be able to deal with the relationship dynamics as they change, without feeling like I am writing in a completely separate yet parallel universe. I mean, all fanfic is AU in that sense - we really are writing in a separate but parallel universe if you think about it, but while I'm writing, unless I am intentionally working in an AU (or a crossover), I like to think nothing I'm writing is precluded by canon, that it could, with very little wrenching, mesh pretty well. (After I'm done, I don't care so much about being jossed, but while I'm writing it's a story-killer.)
On the other hand, I am thrilled so far with the way this season has been going, and I have high hopes for tomorrow night's episode. In particular, luzdeestrellas and I are hoping for some clenched-jaw shouting* and punch throwing on Dean's part when he walks in on Sam practicing his powers with Ruby.** I really want them to start swinging, because Sam deserves a slap upside the head for being a LYING LIEFACE WHO LIES. Hopefully Dean will get to beat the stupid out of him in this episode.
What?
We are long overdue for some brotherly brawling, and I for one think it would be the hottest most awesome thing ever.
*I love when Jensen uses his BIG voice - he's all loud and commanding without ever sounding strained. *dreamy sigh*
**I don't know that this is actually what's going to happen, as I am not spoiled, but the combination of Castiel telling Dean where to find Sam and the "to be continued..." at the end of ItB seems to indicate it might.
Sigh. Oh, boys....
***