Star Trek Big Bang Fic status report.

[mijan]

Fic is currently at 54,000 words, 119 pages.  I expect another 2K to round off the rough draft.  It's been partially beta'd, and it's been test-read by a couple of people.  I still have to finish writing the wind-up scene, but I can do that.  It will be ready in time to submit to the Big Bang folks tonight

Comments

[cedarrapidsgirl]

*big hugs!* I know that everything is going to be GREAT! I have 100 percent faith in you and your fic! *hugs again!*

[mijan]

I'll send you an updated version shortly.

*hugs back*

[cedarrapidsgirl]

Okay. *hugs MORE!*

[syredronning]

*hugs* Totally feeling with you. And sad as it is - long fics only get as many comments (or fewer) than shorter fics. Nature of the beast.

Looking forward to your story - I'm curious now!

[mijan]

Well... interested in reading it early? I could always use an extra set of eyes.

[regicidaldwarf]

I understand the feeling, but you has at least one reader totally excited to read it right here. :)

[mijan]

It's a start. But I'm still wibbly.

[mijan]

Hmmm... aside from the fact that you don't prefer long stories, what sorts of stories catch your interest? And I'll tell you, this one is pretty action-packed and actually reads quickly. Kinda sucks you in.

[mijan]

I understand the difficulty with reading on a screen. I've printed out fics for my mother because she has the same difficulty.

I also know what you mean about long fics with lots of empty padding that goes nowhere, and I PROMISE you that this fic does NOT do that. It's pretty much hard-hitting and plot-driven from start to finish. There's definitely suspense and cliff-hanger scene endings. So, maybe when this is posted, it might be worth it to read? *is hopeful*

[vixys]

I know I've probably said this before, but this fic is going to make an impact. And even if it doesn't become one of those about three fics that're circled around the fandom forever and a day, it's a deeply affecting piece of fiction - and that's more significant than the fact that it's fanfiction. You dug into your issues, and the personal side is resonant and rich, and the reader hurts as the writer hurts.

/rambling

Don't drink too much, bb. That leads to very few good things. :D ♥

[mijan]

I hope it does. I trust you, and I believe you, but it's just... you know. Uncertainty. YOUR fics get a LOT of attention (you've seen the number of comments you get, and people JUMP on your fics the instant they're posted), but I'm still obscure in this fandom and have a lot less faith that my stuff will be noticed. *wibble*

Also, I'm still wibbly on the title. Do you have any thoughts on the title?

And no, I'm not going to drunk too much. Right now, I'm drinking green tea. Yeah, hard-hitting stuff, right?

[vixys]

To be honest, I think most of the reason mine get so much attention is because I tend to leave every chapter on a bitch of a cliffhanger. That tends to grab people's attention. I don't even mean to do it, most of the time. :D

Hmm, the title. Bound does work, but it is a little forgettable, if I'm honest. I'm fresh out of suggestions, though - mainly because it's ten to seven in the morning right now. When I get home tonight, I think I'm going to give your fic a thorough reading (if not betaing), and I might have some ideas then. I don't know. *facepalm*

Yeah, hard-hitting stuff, right?
:D ♥

Also, I assume you got your draft in on time?

[mijan]

Yeah, you do tend to go for those cliff-hangers. I did a lot of that when I wrote chaptered stories in the HP universe