In which ratherastory becomes a weathervane

[ratherastory]

I've changed my mind about NaNoWriMo. Not about participating, but about what I'm going to write.

I have decided to write comment-fic. Yes, totally "cheating," but I've been doing NaNo since 2003 and have nothing to prove in terms of wordcount.

The comment-fic memes have been calling to me for ten days now, and I think I've showed admirable restraint.

So I'm going to aim for one comment-fic a day of at least 1,666 words. If one fic ends up shorter one day, I'll write a second.

It also means, dear readers, that you can expect about a fic a day from me, unedited and unbeta'd, but complete. That's not so bad, is it?

When I run out of prompts from the current memes, I always have some of my old ideas to fall back on, and some prompts from older memes to go back to. I also owe a few people some fic from prompts they gave me, so I'll take the opportunity to write those too. Then there's always spnquotefic and comment_fic.

And of course, my tried-and-true pkwench who never fails in giving me stuff I want to write.

In fact, as soon as I've finished this post, I'm going to go compile a list of 30 prompts/ideas I know I want to write, and set up a schedule. *bounce*


The LF I was originally going to write but that I'm not sure will hit 50K will get written in December, alongside my Gabriel Big Bang. The other reason I'm not writing it is that it sort of depends on how this Friday's episode turns out.

Comments

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

Good for you! I'm attempting a longer, original fic... which in some ways is harder because I'm such in a fanfic frame of mind. Wish me luck (I wish you all the best in this endeavor). Feel free to add and track me!

~NT

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Aren't we already buddies on the site? *scratches head*

I'll go add you. I'm assuming you have the same handle there, right? I don't, but I'll be the person adding you shortly. ;)

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

No I don't think so... and my handle is actually "newspapertaxis" there -- I wanted that handle here but for some reason it was taken already so I removed the "e"'s... it's the same handle as FF.Net only in all lowercase. I wasn't sure if you went by this handle or your FF.Net handle. :)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I use my ff.net handle because it's been my "official" online handle for over eight years.

[zatnikatel.livejournal.com]

Dude, a story a day! Wow! I hope you have a vat of demon blood there to increase your Powerz. My list of things to read is already so long but I'll do my best to check in and cheerlead... good luck!

[maypoles.livejournal.com]

You are amaaaazing, jsyk. ♥

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I know what you mean. I have a reading list a mile long too. Check in when you can, but no pressure. :)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I am about to go lurk in your comment-fic meme.

*rubs hands together gleefully*

[maypoles.livejournal.com]

Omgomgyes. That pleases me greatly.

[twirlycurls.livejournal.com]

I think this is a great idea. I love reading and writing comment-fic!

[roque-clasique.livejournal.com]

THIS SOUNDS LIKE AN AWESOME IDEA.

If you ever need prompts... lemme know. But I can't promise they won't be drearily repetitive demands for Fusion 'verse, LOL.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I was actually thinking of getting in some Fusion stories too. It's a perfect opportunity, right? :)

So prompt away!

[roque-clasique.livejournal.com]

*flails*

Well, you're off to a good start! Basically everything I prompted at hoodie-time could probably be fusion 'verse, LOL! If I think of something exciting I will dash over here and tell you.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Excellent. :)

[saberivojo.livejournal.com]

I kinda like this new idea! Lots and lots of ratherastory fic!

[de-nugis.livejournal.com]

*cough* impaled!Sam *cough*

Yes, I am grabby and entitled. But any daily comment fic will be enormously appreciated. Please with lots of comfort, the canon bleak is killing me.

[roque-clasique.livejournal.com]

(and there's always your deaf!Dean 'verse! don't think I've forgotten...)

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I was just thinking of you today. I am trying to remember the bunny that came with Impaled!Sam, and it's on my list. :)

[sistabro]

Awesome! Though I probably won't be able to keep up with the reading, but I will certainly try. *stares in despair at to-read list*

(Can I remind you of this now then, or should I still wait until Jan?)

*hides entitlement under the rug*

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I haven't either! I am letting your Dean-with-Sam's-Stanford-friends prompt percolate at the back of my mind...

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I think that's beyond the scope of comment-fic-length stuff, TBH. I also have to re-read the novels first. I haven't forgotten, though!

[de-nugis.livejournal.com]

: )

Thank you!

Once, I was not the kind of person who asked for impalement and comfort in the same sentence.

I'm doing the mini NaNo, and trying to work on a couple of things longer than my usual 1-2K. It's scary; I'm not good with the planning.

[sagaluthien.livejournal.com]

Do you want more prompts but that isn't specific for which fandom or characters you can get insired through my community prompt_of_day and also all_unwritten has prompts posted everyday. You never know where you can get inspired.

I also posted a list of story ideas that I would like to see my friends to fill and maybe you find one there if you suddenly feel you have no inspiration elsewhere. http://sagaluthien.livejournal.com/409933.html

Happy writing! I will try to write some for what I signed up to as well.

[roque-clasique.livejournal.com]

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[sistabro]

See, and that's what I love about prompts, how different the interpretation can be. Cause if I were to write that (which I will not be doing, due to bingo cards.. and those are also great small fic prompt sources), it would probably be 1-2k tops. Your way is much better :)

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

OH SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I heart your deaf!Dean and ESPECIALLY FUSION 'VERSE...

[primrose-1.livejournal.com]

*cheers wildly* I love this plan! I HIGHLY approve of this plan! WOO!

[pkwench.livejournal.com]

I fully support this. Which, of course, you already know because I'm a giant whore with my prompts. Don't forget Helen Keller! (I need to book time for that, too since I know how it ends. Gyah.)