Questions about writing
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cybermathwitchA question for all the writers out there, because I have an incredibly talented f-list (if you like Doctor Who, you must check out ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
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?
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?
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Writing woes
Date: 2006-09-12 03:12 pm (UTC)So what do I recommend? Well, since my worlds are wholly in my head and not on TV, I sometimes watch TV, but my favorite thing to do is go outside into the sunlight and explore. I love to DO things and see things. I'll sit in a restaurant by myself and just watch the people as they pass quietly before me, or make up on the spot a story about the creepy old house down the street or that strangely painted, beat up car. Creativity is like a muscle. It has to be exercized and allowed to rest, then exercized again. Go for it, and have fun.