Outlines I tend to do more when I'm in the middle of a fic, keeping track what info/developments I've already talked about and keeping track of threads that'll have to be tied up at the end. At times when I have a large chunk already done, I'll sketch out a quick outline to view that part in microcosm, and consider whether I want to shift around reveals or particular moments.
Oh, I talk about my fics. Either to willing listeners online (ha! well, as willing as they can be when I cheerily IM them and say "HI OMG ARE YOU BUSY?" In all caps, because I want them to understand that I am shrieking persuasively.
And when I particularly like something, I speak about it at length to TFMN. The other day I was describing the awkward and upsetting end of a romantic encounter that happens to a teenage character, and when he said "That poor kid," I was all, yay!
I limit who I speak to, though, if only because some people make good listening ears/sounding boards, and some people will seem okay but then will keep saying "Is it done yet? Is it done? When are you updating? Are you ready to update yet? How about now?" And that makes me antsy (and actual talk along the lines of "I want more now; hurry up, you update too slowly" really does make me freeze up a bit).
Oh, and I also "talk about" fics by writing snippets for people in IMs or emails, or showing a bit of prose and saying "does that work?" or "isn't this something!" <------probably a sign that I like that bit far too much, and should cut it right the hell out of the fic *g*
But yeah, some pornier stories are born of someone IMing or in the middle of an IM who basically says "Tell me a story."
Damn it, I was going to see that movie, and I was so excited for it to be good! Okay, not really. The previews made me snigger, and I thought it would probably suck. But maybe if it's airing some night on completely free tv (alas, we are cable-less) then I'll check out part of it. But I wanted to make you feel better. (omg, did it work?)
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Oh, I talk about my fics. Either to willing listeners online (ha! well, as willing as they can be when I cheerily IM them and say "HI OMG ARE YOU BUSY?" In all caps, because I want them to understand that I am shrieking persuasively.
And when I particularly like something, I speak about it at length to TFMN. The other day I was describing the awkward and upsetting end of a romantic encounter that happens to a teenage character, and when he said "That poor kid," I was all, yay!
I limit who I speak to, though, if only because some people make good listening ears/sounding boards, and some people will seem okay but then will keep saying "Is it done yet? Is it done? When are you updating? Are you ready to update yet? How about now?" And that makes me antsy (and actual talk along the lines of "I want more now; hurry up, you update too slowly" really does make me freeze up a bit).
Oh, and I also "talk about" fics by writing snippets for people in IMs or emails, or showing a bit of prose and saying "does that work?" or "isn't this something!" <------probably a sign that I like that bit far too much, and should cut it right the hell out of the fic *g*
But yeah, some pornier stories are born of someone IMing or in the middle of an IM who basically says "Tell me a story."
Damn it, I was going to see that movie, and I was so excited for it to be good! Okay, not really. The previews made me snigger, and I thought it would probably suck. But maybe if it's airing some night on completely free tv (alas, we are cable-less) then I'll check out part of it. But I wanted to make you feel better. (omg, did it work?)