FINALLY

[rusty_armour]

I know it's taken forever, but I finally started working on the rough draft of my original fiction project today. I think I only managed about 200-250 words, and I'm not sure how much of it might end up being scrapped, but it's something. I'm also not sure if what I wrote is definitely going to be the opening, but that's okay. It's easy enough to shift it somewhere else if I do keep it.

Although I've started the rough draft, I still have some background research I'd like to complete and I'm very close to wrapping that up. I printed out a shitload of material last weekend that should be extremely useful. I'm hoping that any other details can be researched as I go.

Comments

[avictoriangirl]

Oooh, good luck! What is it going to be about? I don't remember. :|

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Oooh, good luck!

Thank you very much! :-)

What is it going to be about? I don't remember. :|

Actually, that would be my fault. I've been pretty vague and quiet about the details -- mostly because I'm afraid it will sound stupid if I try to explain it. Let's just say that it's set in Toronto and deals with the paranormal. *g*

[avictoriangirl]

Oooh, paranormal? That sounds really interesting! :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I hope it will be interesting. My idea is a little out there... *g*

[crimsoncorundum.livejournal.com]

That's great. Good luck!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, crimsoncorundum! :-)

[lazigyrl.livejournal.com]

Yay! I am so happy for you, taking that first step in actual writing. It's a big one even if eventually gets scrapped. :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for saying that, lazigyrl! :-) It is a big and rather frightening step. To be honest, I probably could have started the writing process at least a week or two ago, but I kept finding ways to put it off. However, I think it will be easier now that I've taken that initial plunge. I keep telling myself that it's just the rough draft and doesn't need to be perfect. That takes a bit of the pressure off.

[karen9.livejournal.com]

You've taken a huge step by starting to write even if it's only a small amount. I think that's great.

It's good that you're nearly finished your background research and that you have some useful material to work with.

Best of luck!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

You've taken a huge step by starting to write even if it's only a small amount. I think that's great.

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, karen9. :-) I think starting can sometimes be the hardest step, so I'm counting this as a minor victory. *g*

It's good that you're nearly finished your background research and that you have some useful material to work with.

Yes, I was seriously beginning to wonder if I'd ever finish the background research. I know the material will be useful as I'd be floundering around in the dark without it. *g*

Best of luck!

Thank you! :-)

[funkyinfishnet.livejournal.com]

Hurrah! Well done you. Getting a first draft done has such a great feeling of achievement, doesn't it? It's the editing afterwards that takes forever for me! Urgh.

Good luck with all research etc :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, funkyinfishnet. :-) Unfortunately, I've only started the rough draft. However, I know what you mean about the feeling of satisfaction that comes with completing that first draft, even if you still have editing to look forward to. *g*

[boobamiaow.livejournal.com]

Lets start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start *g*

You've taken the first step-hoorah

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Lets start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start *g*

You can't go wrong with advice from Julie Andrews! :-)

You've taken the first step-hoorah

Thanks, boobamiaow. :-) However, I'm ashamed to say that I slipped again and wrote most of a Merchant Ivory porn the next day. See yesterday's post (http://rusty-armour.livejournal.com/87730.html) if you want all the boring details. Fortunately, I'm nearly done the rough draft of the fic-that-dares-not-speak-its-name, so I won't be away from the project I'm supposed to be working on for too long. *g*

[boobamiaow.livejournal.com]

I did read your other post-procrastinating already hehe
Porn as in hardcore sex??? You know I know nothing about the world of fan fic ;p

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I did read your other post-procrastinating already hehe

*Hangs head in shame* I know. Talk about pathetic. I mean, I could have at least waited a few days... *g*

Porn as in hardcore sex??? You know I know nothing about the world of fan fic ;p

Uh...yeah. Pretty hardcore, I'm afraid. Click here (http://tehomet.net/glossary.php#S) and look under "Slash" and "Smut" if you'd like a better idea of what this fic might entail. *g*

[boobamiaow.livejournal.com]

haha that wasn't a moralistic viewpoint, I just wasn't sure if in the world of fan fic porn meant something else entirely. I didn't want to make assumptions ;p

I must admit I used to write some pretty graphic stories for a friend, but I couldn't put them on the net, so bravo for having the guts to write and air porn ;)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

haha that wasn't a moralistic viewpoint, I just wasn't sure if in the world of fan fic porn meant something else entirely. I didn't want to make assumptions ;p

Oh, it's okay. I know you weren't presenting a moralistic viewpoint. It's nice that you were curious enough to ask whether there was a difference in the fanfic world. :-)

I must admit I used to write some pretty graphic stories for a friend, but I couldn't put them on the net, so bravo for having the guts to write and air porn ;)

Well...I think it's easier to share these things when you're writing under a pseudonym and most of your audience doesn't know your real identity. The people who do know me and read my stuff are people I feel relaxed and comfortable around. They're the kind of people I can be myself around. Now, if my co-workers were to find out (or other acquaintances who don't know the full extent of my geekiness) then I'd be absolutely horrified -- not because I'm ashamed but because I know they wouldn't understand and probably wouldn't be very tolerant.

To be honest, I don't really get any more nervous posting graphic material than non-graphic material. Of course, it was a different story after I wrote my first slash, but then I giggled my way through writing the sex scene. Even now, I'll still find myself shaking my head, but it's become easier over the years.

[tazzles.livejournal.com]

Yay! Congrats!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, tazzles! :-) Of course, as you saw in my latest entry, the victory only lasted a short time before I slipped again. *g*