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An update and a question or two
Oct. 23rd, 2021 02:30 pmWell, it's been a while, hasn't it? I hope everyone's doing well.
I'm finally back writing, which is great, and I'm taking on a new challenge - writing something original!
I've had the idea in my head for ages, had twisted it to make it work as a Harry/Draco fic, but since I've taken a step back from fandom, I've decided that nope, lets write the idea I originally had, not one that's forced into a shape it doesn't really want to take.
It's still very, very early days, but I figure if I quietly say here that I'm doing it, it might keep me motivated enough to finish it, give me that accountability and slight bit of pressure I need, which I used to get from fandom friends or fest deadlines.
I'm enjoying myself though. It's already very different to writing fic - I put off starting for ages because I had the plot but not the characters, not really a problem you get with fic. They still don't have names, but I'm sure the right names will come to me at some point. It's weird not having the built in community that comes with fic, this truly feels like a solo project, but I'm also finding that I'm feeling a lot less pressure as a result. I don't have to worry about how it will be received, whether I'm fitting in to popular tropes/characterisations etc etc. I can just write the story that's in my head, just for the pleasure of writing.
But, having a community around does help in some ways, so I'll take this opportunity to ask you all for your thoughts. To give a (very very) brief background to put my questions into context, the story is a modern day MM sports romance, between two opposing players turned teammates, told in alternating POV.
SO. Which do you prefer?
1st person vs 3rd person POV
Present tense vs past tense
I've started writing it one way (not going to tell you which ;) ) but I'm not convinced, so I'm intrigued which most people prefer (and reasons why, if you're so inclined, but you don't have to!).
I'm finally back writing, which is great, and I'm taking on a new challenge - writing something original!
I've had the idea in my head for ages, had twisted it to make it work as a Harry/Draco fic, but since I've taken a step back from fandom, I've decided that nope, lets write the idea I originally had, not one that's forced into a shape it doesn't really want to take.
It's still very, very early days, but I figure if I quietly say here that I'm doing it, it might keep me motivated enough to finish it, give me that accountability and slight bit of pressure I need, which I used to get from fandom friends or fest deadlines.
I'm enjoying myself though. It's already very different to writing fic - I put off starting for ages because I had the plot but not the characters, not really a problem you get with fic. They still don't have names, but I'm sure the right names will come to me at some point. It's weird not having the built in community that comes with fic, this truly feels like a solo project, but I'm also finding that I'm feeling a lot less pressure as a result. I don't have to worry about how it will be received, whether I'm fitting in to popular tropes/characterisations etc etc. I can just write the story that's in my head, just for the pleasure of writing.
But, having a community around does help in some ways, so I'll take this opportunity to ask you all for your thoughts. To give a (very very) brief background to put my questions into context, the story is a modern day MM sports romance, between two opposing players turned teammates, told in alternating POV.
SO. Which do you prefer?
1st person vs 3rd person POV
Present tense vs past tense
I've started writing it one way (not going to tell you which ;) ) but I'm not convinced, so I'm intrigued which most people prefer (and reasons why, if you're so inclined, but you don't have to!).
