Questions about writing

[cybermathwitch]

A question for all the writers out there, because I have an incredibly talented f-list (if you like Doctor Who, you must check out fahye's newest fic (I will try to post a link later - am on my mom's computer and the touchpad on the laptop is giving me fits.))

I'm working on a BSG fic (you all probably already know that, cause I've only been talking about it for two weeks (3?)). Currently I'm at a little over 12,000 words and I'm probably about 2/3 to 3/4 done. I've printed off what I have so far so that I can scribble on it and work on tightening up what I've got so that I can tell what I still need to add.

My question is, does anyone else ever get sick of working on a story, and if so, how do you deal with that? I don't want to give up on it, or even put it aside for awhile, because a. I'm afraid I'll never finish it, and b. I really do love and feel good about the story. I know I've got a good fic here. But it feels like i've read and reread what i've got so much I'm not even really seeing it anymore.

So how do you handle that sort of over-saturation? Do you have any tips or tricks for getting a fresh perspective on your writing? Or would my best move at this point be bringing in another reader to look at it with fresh eyes even though the entire first draft isn't done yet?

Comments

[traveller.livejournal.com]

the only time i wrote something that long, jenne browbeat me every night until it was done.

i am a short story writer. very short.

that said, i find the best way to get excited again is to walk away and come back a while later. sometimes it's an hour, sometimes, a week or a year. it all comes back to me eventually.

*unhelpful*