WIP Check-in -- Days 22 and 23

[glitteryv]

Firstly, I'm tremendously sorry for the non-posting. Basically, a wacky combo of RL and co-modding duties kept me ridiculously busy yesterday. /o\

Poll #7382

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My goal fic(s), you ask? Well, I . . .

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wrote!
5 (62.5%)

edited!
4 (50.0%)

did something ficcish (brainstorming, research, daydreaming, etc.)
4 (50.0%)

procrastinated.
0 (0.0%)

set it aside 'cause I needed a break.
0 (0.0%)

did something else that I'll describe in my comment
0 (0.0%)

Today's question: What would be the best piece of advice you'd give to a fellow ficwriter? (It can be as silly or srs bizness as you want it to be. )

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[jagnikjen]

Printed out my July challenge fic and started reading it out loud. The first parts have been edited many times over on the computer so there weren't big changes, just minor tweaks for word flow issues.

I also worked on my June challenge fic a bit on the 22nd and that's almost finished.

Advice: find a beta reader : honestly :) Not that I have always followed that advice. But I do now.

You could be writing the best fic ever, but if I can't read it because your text is filled with grammar, spelling, and punctuation issues I'm not reading it. If you have issues with with these things, LEARN them. I know it's not easy sometimes, but my first impression of you/your fic/your writing style is important. Many of us are super busy. I'm busy. I don't have time to give authors chance after chance to win my time by reading--or trying to read--a poorly presented fic.

I know I might sound harsh, but this is one of my biggest pet peeves. :)