Short fics- and maybe I need a beta?
Sep. 22nd, 2003 11:51 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tarotgalI feel very spoiled now that Nermal's got an LJ and is posting bits of fics... I'm really been in the mood for short fluff lately (which seems to be the last thing I'm actually writing when it comes to Obi and Qui) and I'm adoring it to pieces, as I always do with nermal's stuff.
Anyway, short vs. long is very interesting to me, when it comes to fics. Sometimes I just want to read PWP so badly. Which, luckily, most of the fic lists I'm on seem to be pretty darn good at. And other times I do certainly like to get deep into a story that seems to never end and is overflowing with its goodness. And then I jump excitedly each time it's continued. It's very exciting- certainly moreso than quick fics. But I dunno... maybe it's because small fics are instantly gratifying? They don't leave you hanging or struggling to remember what happened in the last installment weeks or months ago. Or maybe I just like pretty, quick little scenes. I have a still unfinished HP Lupin-centered fic that's just one scene after another building up to a point at the very end (assuming one day I finally reach the end). I love pretty little scenes that are so sweet and touching and moving on their own. I just... I dunno... I'm really into little fics lately.
Which is why I'm really torn on this Obi-flu story I wrote last night. I have 2 more parts to add to it. Originally I thought it would be three separate stories (each with its own plot and all that). But now I think that's just my desire for short fics kicking in and it should just be three chapters of one single fic. It's driving me crazy. ESPECIALLY since I have a separate plot for parts 1 and 3 but I'm feeling really lost with part 2 right now. It's just dragging on and on with absolutely nothing going on except Obi not feeling well. I can't imagine making it stand alone the way it is... but 1 and 3 aren't bad on their own... GAH! I'm frustrated! And Obi's not in any state to help me out, the poor sneezey love.
I'm thinking... maybe I post the drafts here (when I finish all three parts) and people can tell me if they work on their own or if they should just be chapters? Or, um, anyone want to take pity on me and beta them when I'm done and tell me what the heck I should do with them???
Anyway... very happy for all the lovely fics lately! I feel very spoiled, all-around, especially when it comes to sneezefiction. *G* Almost makes me want to post some of my unfinished bits on my LJ as well... erg... nope, still too nervous about that. Maybe I'll work up to it.
Anyway, short vs. long is very interesting to me, when it comes to fics. Sometimes I just want to read PWP so badly. Which, luckily, most of the fic lists I'm on seem to be pretty darn good at. And other times I do certainly like to get deep into a story that seems to never end and is overflowing with its goodness. And then I jump excitedly each time it's continued. It's very exciting- certainly moreso than quick fics. But I dunno... maybe it's because small fics are instantly gratifying? They don't leave you hanging or struggling to remember what happened in the last installment weeks or months ago. Or maybe I just like pretty, quick little scenes. I have a still unfinished HP Lupin-centered fic that's just one scene after another building up to a point at the very end (assuming one day I finally reach the end). I love pretty little scenes that are so sweet and touching and moving on their own. I just... I dunno... I'm really into little fics lately.
Which is why I'm really torn on this Obi-flu story I wrote last night. I have 2 more parts to add to it. Originally I thought it would be three separate stories (each with its own plot and all that). But now I think that's just my desire for short fics kicking in and it should just be three chapters of one single fic. It's driving me crazy. ESPECIALLY since I have a separate plot for parts 1 and 3 but I'm feeling really lost with part 2 right now. It's just dragging on and on with absolutely nothing going on except Obi not feeling well. I can't imagine making it stand alone the way it is... but 1 and 3 aren't bad on their own... GAH! I'm frustrated! And Obi's not in any state to help me out, the poor sneezey love.
I'm thinking... maybe I post the drafts here (when I finish all three parts) and people can tell me if they work on their own or if they should just be chapters? Or, um, anyone want to take pity on me and beta them when I'm done and tell me what the heck I should do with them???
Anyway... very happy for all the lovely fics lately! I feel very spoiled, all-around, especially when it comes to sneezefiction. *G* Almost makes me want to post some of my unfinished bits on my LJ as well... erg... nope, still too nervous about that. Maybe I'll work up to it.
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Date: 2003-09-23 05:29 am (UTC)http://www.fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=1475055
Enjoy! I LOVE the concept possibilities it introduces...
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Date: 2003-09-23 05:33 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-09-23 06:09 am (UTC)It's all about half done... though I REALLY don't know what I'm doing for part 2...
I was working on it and MSWord abnormally terminated on me again (does this every week or so) and I just spent an hour downloading security patches and reinstalling from CD. So *crosses fingers* hopefully it's all fixed this time and I'll be able to tackle all my work without further problem!
Anyway, I'd love if you could beta... and maybe read what I have of 2 and let me know what the heck I'm doing wrong with it? If it doesn't shape up, I'm going to have no choice but make it one long story with two internal, separate plots.
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Date: 2003-09-23 06:56 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-09-23 06:05 am (UTC)Very cute little fic!! I'm never one to pass up a sneezey little elf *G* And I like the replies, too "Only YOU could make a sneeze erotic." Oh.. if they only knew...LOL! Thanks for the link!!!
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Date: 2003-09-23 08:31 pm (UTC)And thanks for the well-wishes. I managed to get about 4 hours of good sleep before I woke up from more pain. I take junior-strength chewable tylenol so it probably doesn't work that well but I don't have to swallow pills that way so it's worth it for me to put up with the pain. I'm pretty good at knowing when I should/shouldn't take anything for pain, though. This is a sleep deprivation headache, accompanied by stress. So pain killers are helpful. Anyway, thanks much for the hugs- I hope you're feeling better too- and enjoy your movie day, certainly!!!! :-)
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Date: 2003-09-24 08:18 am (UTC)But glad you do well with it, even if it took some force :-) ANd glad you're feeling better. Oh, and your disk- ACK! I would have died! Especially if they were sneezing stories... and my name was in the files on my disk... oh, I'd have DIED! Scary! Glad you remembered and it was there! :-)
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Date: 2003-09-24 02:35 am (UTC)sorry do i sound a bit eager?
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Date: 2003-09-24 08:13 am (UTC)Yeah... that Obi-Torture story I posted on my site a while back- it's got two sequels (one finished, one close to being done)
And there's the other three-parter that might be just one story... ug... I'm so confused about that one. But Lady Korana graciously offered to help straighten me out on that one once I finish the basics. So hopefully it'll be closer to perfect then.