This Week's Topic:

[twopoint]

Hi!

Question: How long does it take after you've edited and posted a fic to be able to re-read it without feeling like you're going to throw up?

(I'm seriously emetophobic, so typing the words 'throw up' is very hard for me, but no other phrase comes close to expressing my feelings on this matter.)

Comments

[two-point.livejournal.com]

You always have the most healthy outlook on things. It's not narcissism or inexperience; I think we're supposed to enjoy our work, both the process and the finished product.

In a very unhealthy way, I think I'm driven more by negative impulse than positive. So, my habits center around being immensely dissatisfied, which in turn makes me try something else. Occasionally I look at something and giggle because I'm pleased -- usually dialogue. I'm always trying to get my voice out of the dialogue, so when it really seems like there's another voice there; I know it was a success.

Lack of self-expectations is a good thing!

[lauand.livejournal.com]

I've got a huge problem with voices. Sometimes I realize that yes, the banter is fun, but it's me bickering against me! It's extremely difficult for me to take me out of the picture. For that reason Saiyuki is one of the fandoms I find the easiest to write, because the characters have very different voices (and the canon characters are very well built) and it's easier to make them distinct in both actions and dialog.

No, no, believe me, it's narcissicism. I'm deeply in love with myself. To the point that it frustrates me to no end that the rest of the mankind doesn't worship me as I do. I can't understand why not... I'm cool!

[two-point.livejournal.com]

I think you're awesome!!

And I want to squeeze you very hard now, and give you a cup of coffee. We should all adopt your world view!