On Writing House Fic: Putting All My Eggs In One Basket [personal entry]

[kidsnurse]

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[kidsnurse]

thanks; i appreciate knowing that, after all this time, my 'voices' are still true for you, and appreciated by you.

[kidsnurse]

and i should have thanked you for sharing your perceptions with me! i've grown [at least as a writer] since that point, and find that i do best at finishing the pieces in my own way first, and then submitting them only to blackmare_9's discerning eye for things that sound 'off.' i'm lucky, i know, not to need a formal beta and a lot of correction and direction and such--but i certainly do appreciate that you were there when i most needed it!

[topaz_eyes]

Wow, what an interesting post! Kudos for evaluating where you are right now. It's a sign of a good writer to do this occasionally. :-) Hope you don't mind a few comments?

I discovered that I can't even read House fan fiction written by other authors (with only one exception) because it interferes so completely with my own writing ability; I'm a chameleon, if I allow myself to be.

I understand your concern about how reading others' fics might affect your own writing. When I'm writing, I don't read fic for precisely that reason. When I'm not, I like to see what others are doing. Sometimes it stimulates my own writing, eg if I see in a story an undeveloped idea that I might want to explore.

So my challenge now, I suppose, is to attempt to say the same things about the same characters in the same situation--in different ways. Because all my creative eggs are most definitely in the House, MD basket, and that is where they are destined to stay. I hear you on being a "one-note" writer. On one hand, you become expert in it, and

[kidsnurse]

your comments and ideas are truly thought-provoking. with Aiuto, i stepped far out of my comfort zone, and i'll admit to being pleased with the result. but then i went right back to it with the one i posted last night.

i suppose that, for me, an occasional foray away from angst and hurt/comfort is a good thing. and i see what you're saying about reading and watching other things. if i ever get my brain back [after a disastrous year on baclofen], i'm likely to try that as well.

[chaoskir]

I feel sorry that you have to bear pain every day and I'm a fan of your fiction and it doesn't matters if you let Wilson be there for House in pain every fic again. I love those plott and your writing-style is just wonderful, great and emphatetically and I love your fics. Sorry, I can't write it better in those language but for me you are one of the best authors because of your dynamic between Wilson and House. The plot doens't have to change if the story is so wonderful written like yours. Don't let the eggs rotting there. Use them. You are doing that so great and always in an awesome way.

[kidsnurse]

thanks; your reassurance means so much to me. *hugs*

[hibernia1]

First of all, I think it's amazing the way you (dare to) analyze your writing. It wouldn't be a bad thing if more writers did so every now and then... but as for your worries (In fiction, however, I worry that I'm reaching "too repetitive"--if I haven't already), I, for one, have never considered your stories to be "too repetitive". Not at all! Like you said, there are a thousand ways in which Wilson can be a friend to House and (try to) help him through bad days, and rejoice with him when days are good. Also, for me at least, your stories are such a nice and welcome counterpart to the strange paths the show takes ("House! You're an addict! You take the pills for the buzz! It's all in your head!"). I like the way you make House's pain real, tangible, and how you make Wilson understand, and act upon that. And that can take so many roads, and come in so many forms. I'd say, as long as you feel comfortable with what you write yourself (because that always must come first and foremost, a writer must always feel good about his or her own

[kidsnurse]

yup; i know you know where i'm coming from on so much of this. and--as long as there are things to explore about the house-wilson dynamic--i suppose i'll keep going! :)

[hibernia1]

That's good news! There's still plenty to explore, I'm sure!

[kidsnurse]

as a matter of fact, i put a new one up yesterday, Snapped. it's back in my angsty comfort zone, but we all gravitate to what we do best, no?

[genagirl]

I see your "one-note" writing as a good thing. You have chosen the thing that fascinates you and dug into it. You can look at it from all angles now, uncover more about it in different ways. I know what to expect when I read your work and because you know the characters with the depth you do I know it will be good. Don't be afraid of writing only one aspect of their relationship, embrace it (as you seem to have) and run with it. Your fans would probably be horrified if you suddenly decided to write an in depth character study of House's love for 13! I know I would run screaming from this fandom if you did. I do wish you could read some of the other amazing fic in this fandom, because the scope it covers is stunning and I know when I read other writers (when I'm not working on my own fic - because I'm like you and don't want to take on some other writer's voice or plot!) it helps me see the characters clearer. I always read your stories, I adore them and whatever works for you just know I'm out here waiting for more!

[kidsnurse]

if you suddenly decided to write an in depth character study of House's love for 13

umm... excuse me whilst i go vomit. :)

okay, i'm back. you know what's odd? i truly didn't expect commentary on this little essay--and certainly not the thoughtful, thought-provoking comments i got! i so appreciate the reassurance; thanks so much!