That seems really hard. I have no idea how you even go about that! But, yes, love it when I read it.
Spike: Heard what happened up top, offing your dad and all. Don't know if you know this, but, uh…I killed my mum. Actually, I'd already killed her, and then she tried to shag me, so I had to-- Wesley: Thank you. I'm…very comforted.
'Lineage'
The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
-t - Apr 10, 2018 10:52:48 am PDT #6520 of 6681
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
erikaj - Apr 10, 2018 12:44:28 pm PDT #6521 of 6681
Always Anti-fascist!
So far I'm finding it challenging. Maybe I need to sit with it and just, like, watch Andy Griffith or something until some other part of my brain kicks in.
-t - Apr 10, 2018 12:47:55 pm PDT #6522 of 6681
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That sounds pretty sensible, actually.
erikaj - Apr 18, 2018 1:15:52 pm PDT #6523 of 6681
Always Anti-fascist!
Well, not that I am successful, but I have found that I often don't get a good idea while actively on the hunt for it.
Amy - Apr 19, 2018 6:51:47 am PDT #6524 of 6681
Because books.
What's working for me right now is being at work, weirdly. In a lot of ways it's like being in the shower, or driving, which are other places I can let my mind go because I'm physically focused on one thing and can't be distracted by someone walking in or remembering I need to put the wash in the dryer, etc.
When I'm taking calls, I'm butt in chair, no chance to walk away till my break, and I don't have any other distractions -- no cell phones allowed, no internet, no reading, etc. So if the phone's not ringing, I can jot notes, and I outlined four chapters of a children's book that way. I just sort of set my background brain on "project" and let stuff float in and out and it's been working really well.
-t - Apr 19, 2018 7:04:22 am PDT #6525 of 6681
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That's great, Amy!
EpicTangent - Apr 19, 2018 8:32:55 am PDT #6526 of 6681
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Though not the "no cell phones, no internet, no reading" thing. *shudder* I'm glad it's working for you, though!
Amy - Apr 20, 2018 4:44:09 am PDT #6527 of 6681
Because books.
They staff pretty tightly -- they have software that anticipates call volume, etc. So most of the time, when you're answering calls, you're busy enough not to have more than a minute or two of down time. Otherwise it could be pretty unbearable. :-)
Amy - May 05, 2018 1:36:41 pm PDT #6528 of 6681
Because books.
Was just rereading the old threads and got very nostalgic for all the conversation that used to take place in here, and the drabbling.
I would love to start that up again, if people are interested. Tep, sj, erika, anyone?
Connie Neil - May 05, 2018 3:02:38 pm PDT #6529 of 6681
brillig
Sure, if others get involved.