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I started a rewrite of a drabble for one of the site challenges, but I didn't like the beginning. I'm getting better at ditching parts that aren't working, rather than strenuously trying to rewrite them.
Anyone else working on the drabbles?
Quote from mmlf on July 17, 2023, 1:46 amI started a rewrite of a drabble for one of the site challenges, but I didn't like the beginning. I'm getting better at ditching parts that aren't working, rather than strenuously trying to rewrite them.
Anyone else working on the drabbles?
Not drabbles, one-shots for Challenges. I have a lot of awkward beginnings because I just don’t know how to start it to get to the actual meat of the plot. It’s all in my head but the delivery in my writing is lacking.
I need the practice though.
Quote from JaySM on September 28, 2023, 11:47 amQuote from mmlf on July 17, 2023, 1:46 amI started a rewrite of a drabble for one of the site challenges, but I didn't like the beginning. I'm getting better at ditching parts that aren't working, rather than strenuously trying to rewrite them.
Anyone else working on the drabbles?
Not drabbles, one-shots for Challenges. I have a lot of awkward beginnings because I just don’t know how to start it to get to the actual meat of the plot. It’s all in my head but the delivery in my writing is lacking.
I need the practice though.
Don't we all? Currently have two seperate microsoft word files open. It's all over the place. For now, I am just writing whatever comes to mind of events that I have planned in my head. Writing the dialogues is a bit challenging, even if there would be just a few.
Quote from Sam on September 28, 2023, 11:54 amQuote from JaySM on September 28, 2023, 11:47 amQuote from mmlf on July 17, 2023, 1:46 amI started a rewrite of a drabble for one of the site challenges, but I didn't like the beginning. I'm getting better at ditching parts that aren't working, rather than strenuously trying to rewrite them.
Anyone else working on the drabbles?
Not drabbles, one-shots for Challenges. I have a lot of awkward beginnings because I just don’t know how to start it to get to the actual meat of the plot. It’s all in my head but the delivery in my writing is lacking.
I need the practice though.
Don't we all? Currently have two seperate microsoft word files open. It's all over the place. For now, I am just writing whatever comes to mind of events that I have planned in my head. Writing the dialogues is a bit challenging, even if there would be just a few.
Are you writing Challenges too or is it a fanfic?
Nah. I am not good at writing challenges. It's just your regular run of the mill Dark Snape story. I am a one trick pony, and so I write that. Basically, a wish fulfillment of Snape not joining the 'light' side and instead being self-centred and selfish enough to not give a fig about anyone except himself. And maybe, having a bit of revenge against those that wronged him along the way. It would definitetly end up in "WTF did I just read", I think. Only time will tell.
Quote from Sam on September 28, 2023, 12:22 pmNah. I am not good at writing challenges. It's just your regular run of the mill Dark Snape story. I am a one trick pony, and so I write that. Basically, a wish fulfillment of Snape not joining the 'light' side and instead being self-centred and selfish enough to not give a fig about anyone except himself. And maybe, having a bit of revenge against those that wronged him along the way. It would definitetly end up in "WTF did I just read", I think. Only time will tell.
If there’s no pairing, I’ll certainly read it.
I've started to write a story in which a freak accident with the Veil in the Department of Mysteries brings five people back to life, which includes the Potters. As a result of said accident, Sirius doesn't die, but Lucius still ends up in Azkaban, and strange things begin to happen as the Netherworld begins to encroach upon the reality.
It was supposed to be just a little distraction, but I'm at 6K words right now, and I've only just started.
The story features a manipulative Dumbledore, Severus who is fed up with everyone and everything, destructive Narcissa, clueless James who assumes things are the way they've been 20yrs ago, alcohol abuse, introspection, signs of the apocalypse and much, much more.
Will I finish it? Will it remain a WIP? Who knows.
That sounds amazing! Would love to read it when you're ready to start posting. 💚
Very good. The concept is sound, plenty of scope for disaster if things aren't fixed. Sounds like it could be pretty fast-paced as well. Good luck with writing!
