I started writing because I liked the pairing and there were very very few fics for it. And initially, I just threw a little one shot out there I did in one sitting. But the more I thought, the more I wanted to do more and continue. And because I was kind of at a loose ends waiting for word on my grad program and I thought it might be fun, interesting and self-improving.
It's a lot of work. And a lot of introspection. I don't like writing. I like having written.
But the comments. The comments are really what kept me going. I guess maybe it was because mine was one of the first fics, but I got some of the most beautiful comments. Some of them literally made my day. Zerloc and Elizabeth used to leave paragraphs of the most lovely reviews anyone could wish for, and they left me beaming all day. Seeing one of them pop into my inbox and reading their thoughtful comments...well, it was the awesomest thing. (Thanks, Elizabeth and Zerloc, if you're still here.)
And the rest of the cheering section here made my day as well. Seeing people talk about something you created? One of the best feelings ever. And really, I know I'm not the most talented individual out there, but it was exhilirating and humbling.
I've been working on the next chapter of my fic, but it's hard writing Adamant as a person who abhors action scenes, so I got a bit stuck. In the meantime, I posted a random one shot of Tethraghast if anyone's interested and didn't see it. I don't know if it's quality or not, but...it's there.
I feel gratified. It's something I never really tried before, and something I didn't think I was particularly good at? I know a lot of writers, and I've always been more of an artist, so I never thought I could write. Let alone that I could write something other people would enjoy. In writing fanfic, I found I actually do enjoy writing, and want to improve (especially with my grammar and punctuation).
Public reception has been pretty good so far? I think I've had maybe two anons who were a little rude, and that's probably thanks to the fanbase for this pairing being so small. If I was writing a more popular pairing, I'd probably have been raked over the coals by now. It's really fulfilling to write something and to have people leave comments about how they read something I wrote and it made their crappy day better. It's very much a labour of love right now. I'd never even thought about wanting to be a published author (though now I kind of do want to try).
It does take a while to write fics, the long ones particularly. It's a hell of a thing, really. I find I'm always worrying about whether I'm repetitive, or if I'm not being descriptive enough. Or am I being TOO descriptive? It's a lot of anxiety and having to really learn to be confident in yourself and in the people who beta your fics, and who read them.
Yes, yes. As a reader, I tend to skip over a lot of description, and focus on the internal/external dialogues, and I think that as a writer I do the same. I don't know if this is a flaw, per se, although I'm sure if I took a class I'd get papers marked up with red pen and "more description" written in the margins.
You're lucky to have a beta. I know I could certainly use one. I have....a tendency...to use...too many ellipses--and perhaps--too many dashes--as well. And, of course, erratic, use, of, commas. Not to count my occasional wild leaps of logic and lack of description. Hmmm...I think I just answered why I can't get anyone to beta for me. It would be a full time job.
And sorry for all the O/T talk (if anyone is upset).
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. Isn't it kind of weird that we fangirls swoon over the car? Lol.
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Read the smut, read it! It's really explicit, just saying!, and I love it. Orillia, you have outdone yourself!
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. I can't be bothered with Ikea manuals. I have to go and read fanfiction. On a side note, that story was sweet and fluffy, though 
