I tend think if you know where you want it to end, the rest should be a breeze in comparison. I struggle with endings, which is why I have a hand full of unfinished fics laying about somewhere. I usually get a burst of inspiration that causes me to write the story, but that inspiration never comes with an ending intact. LoL.
So I congratulate anyone who can dream up the ending before even starting the story.
I tend think if you know where you want it to end, the rest should be a breeze in comparison. I struggle with endings, which is why I have a hand full of unfinished fics laying about somewhere. I usually get a burst of inspiration that causes me to write the story, but that inspiration never comes with an ending intact. LoL.
So I congratulate anyone who can dream up the ending before even starting the story.
I don't know how you guys write stories, each of us have different methods I guess. But I always start with the end... Normally it's something like "The end must be this scene, this ending line". Then I start working on the first opening scene & line & let it flow... And more than often got stuck in the middle & need to make an extra "incident" like I supposed to timebean 
Idk I had never been in a writing class before... Arty might help better I guess... Or R2s or any other seasoned writers.
Just a comment, not a complaint: I know it was for the purpose of putting off our arrival at p. 5000, but I kind of liked when we were staying on-topic and using multiquote and wouldn't mind seeing that become a longer-term thing.
Just a comment, not a complaint: I know it was for the purpose of putting off our arrival at p. 5000, but I kind of liked when we were staying on-topic and using multiquote and wouldn't mind seeing that become a longer-term thing.
Sometimes when I saw spans of several hours in-between posts, I would be afraid to post anything. 
Just a comment, not a complaint: I know it was for the purpose of putting off our arrival at p. 5000, but I kind of liked when we were staying on-topic and using multiquote and wouldn't mind seeing that become a longer-term thing.
Agreed. Sorry for the off-topic stuff about the fan-fic. I just don't really have anyone else to ask about this type of stuff in the "real world" and everyone here writes so well and I use it as a source of inspiration.
Will scuttle away and come back when i have Cullen stuff to post about!
Really hoping the 5k doesn't land on Sunday between 9 AM to 2 PM EST cause I'm going to be in class/taking a test in that time period and there's no way I'll be allowed to pull my laptop out in the middle of it x_x
HAHA, you want cold, come spend some time in New England! My goodness it's fracking freezing!
Ok, so it finally finished processing just in time for bedtime! Wicked Grace scene with nerd-laugh!
I never chose that option so I had no idea Cullen would chastise the Quizzy for being bold with her bet, LOL! "You haven't even looked at your cards! (nose scrunch)" Pbbffft. Precious Cully doesn't like surprises.
I think many writers write what they know and put personal threads into their stories. It's up to you whether you think the reader needs to know that or not. If the story stands on its own, and you're apprehensive, then maybe skip it. I've heard different opinions for how "chatty" readers wants their authors to be in endnotes and the like. So I go on a roller coaster of oversharing, less sharing, and now I'm back to sharing. :shrug: Depends on how you feel.EDIT: while we can discuss back to normal speed & we're discussing fanfics, in your opinions is it a good idea to admit in FF.net & AO3 that I took several elements from my family in RL? Seeing how toxic fandom can be I'm not sure it's a good idea... But that's the truth, my 5K fic is basically a mix of what I imagined how Cullen would be, and how similar things I personally observed IRL... I even took care to write it so that people who hadn't play Dragon Age can understand since I want to show it to Dad. Guess that finally that story's more personal than I had intended it to be.
What do you guys think? Is it a bad thing to admit that a part of it is actually based on RL?
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Wow that's amazing! It'll be funny to see this tile for DA:O, DA2, and DA:I... By chance did you make one with DA:O too? Since there are sooo many fics of Cullen Romance from the three game, it's only fair he got a tile for each game
Dunno. Some things to consider: How wedded are you to the ending you've written? Maybe your story is telling you it wants to go in another direction. If you still love the ending, then maybe sit down and do some simple outlining of the remaining plot points you want to hit before that ending, then start to jot in some details for how to connect them together?In other news, i am at a serious block in my DAO fanfic. I've written myself into an angst-ridden hole and have no idea how to get the damned story back on track to get to the parts I already have written. I had a strong start and a strong ending that were written over like a 2-year period. The middle is a complete catastrophe! it is all angst with no humor to balance it and I can't seem to get back into the groove! UGG!! Any advice? What do you seasoned writers do when you get writer's block???
Help! I need good joo-joo!
And as a further apology...a little sneak peek at my massive Cullen fic (which, I am sure, will take another 2-years to finish)!! Ciara and Cull angst for all!
Just a comment, not a complaint: I know it was for the purpose of putting off our arrival at p. 5000, but I kind of liked when we were staying on-topic and using multiquote and wouldn't mind seeing that become a longer-term thing.
Agreed. Sorry for the off-topic stuff about the fan-fic. I just don't really have anyone else to ask about this type of stuff in the "real world" and everyone here writes so well and I use it as a source of inspiration.
Will scuttle away and come back when i have Cullen stuff to post about!
I never chose that option so I had no idea Cullen would chastise the Quizzy for being bold with her bet, LOL! "You haven't even looked at your cards! (nose scrunch)" Pbbffft. Precious Cully doesn't like surprises.
I was pleasantly surprised the first time I chose it. That whole scene plays so wonderfully for an IQ in a relationship with him. From the "but you haven't even looked at your cards!" comment to the little pleading puppy face when he has to do the "walk of shame." It's almost as if he's able to tell her without words "C'mon babe, just turn around and walk away...for me?" I know he does that for all IQ's, but it totally fits a romanced IQ!
Dunno. Some things to consider: How wedded are you to the ending you've written? Maybe your story is telling you it wants to go in another direction. If you still love the ending, then maybe sit down and do some simple outlining of the remaining plot points you want to hit before that ending, then start to jot in some details for how to connect them together?
Hmm...good point. I love the ending (I wrote it first). But..i don't know...the story is evolving in a different direction now. Maybe I shouldn't try to force what is happening to fit with the ending I have. Maybe I should just let it go in the direction is it is going. I'll think about it! thanks for the advice!!!
This is the first limitation (besides Cerulione being gone altogether) that I've heard, so perhaps we should push to mid-day US/evening Europe on Sat.Really hoping the 5k doesn't land on Sunday between 9 AM to 2 PM EST cause I'm going to be in class/taking a test in that time period and there's no way I'll be allowed to pull my laptop out in the middle of it x_x
This is the first limitation (besides Cerulione being gone altogether) that I've heard, so perhaps we should push to mid-day US/evening Europe on Sat.
Other thoughts?
I have no preference - mine is ready to go.
I never chose that option so I had no idea Cullen would chastise the Quizzy for being bold with her bet, LOL! "You haven't even looked at your cards! (nose scrunch)" Pbbffft. Precious Cully doesn't like surprises.
I did on my first playthrough, but it was so long ago (upon release) and I had yet to fall in love with Cullen so I wasn't paying attention to all his nuances. I love that everyone has been recording this stuff.
Quick question: Can I attach/upload a file to a private message here in the forum? How does it work?
I don't think so. You can't upload anything to BSN any longer. No blogs, pics, whatever. You'd have to post elsewhere, like drop box or whatev, and send a link.Quick question: Can I attach/upload a file to a private message here in the forum? How does it work?
Argh, okay, that explains why I couldn't find the option for an upload. Thanks, though 
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I lurk this thread and decided not to ask what the twitter thing was about. But now I'm curious. If someone wants to PM me I'd appreciate it.
I would also like to know.
...wasn't around for a month or so and it seems the proverbial crap hit the fan with the VA? Or at least that's what I'm getting out of this.
Please someone kindly inform me!
Edit: In the PM format, of course. It would be greatly appreciated. I'm curious about this as it's news to me.
UGG!! Any advice? What do you seasoned writers do when you get writer's block???
Shelf it and/or take to tumblr for months.
/runs away
...I'm actually in the same boat with Before I Forget. I know where I want to go with it. I'm just having issues getting there. I always think wirting ahead of your updates by a pretty large margin is a great idea. It's something I need to do instead of getting excited and posting right when I'm done with a chapter or the opening one for a new story. It'll be amazing if I still have readers should I find my way through the mess I've landed in with mine.
Argh, okay, that explains why I couldn't find the option for an upload. Thanks, though
I've been using Google drive, nice and easy if you already have a Google account. And Imgur for photos - again using my Google plus account.
I think many writers write what they know and put personal threads into their stories. It's up to you whether you think the reader needs to know that or not. If the story stands on its own, and you're apprehensive, then maybe skip it. I've heard different opinions for how "chatty" readers wants their authors to be in endnotes and the like. So I go on a roller coaster of oversharing, less sharing, and now I'm back to sharing. :shrug: Depends on how you feel.
On a DA:O tile, no, I haven't. I just whipped that one up while I was procrastinating at work today. I'm not really an Amell shipper... so it wouldn't be at the top of my list, but I could create one if you wanted.
Dunno. Some things to consider: How wedded are you to the ending you've written? Maybe your story is telling you it wants to go in another direction. If you still love the ending, then maybe sit down and do some simple outlining of the remaining plot points you want to hit before that ending, then start to jot in some details for how to connect them together?
As an Amell shipper AND fan of your writing, I would love this.
tee hee hee... well, since you asked so *nicely*!
I'll see what I can do later tonight.
i need to read this too! i'm also a fan of your work.
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