Looking for a few warm bodies to read original fic

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Been contemplating this for a bit, not sure if there'd be any interest, but I think I'd enjoy having a handful of readers for my Lee fic--maybe mostly those who read Red previously, or the fic in its original form. I think posting a chapter a week on Mondays like I did with Red would help keep me motivated, too...and frankly, fresh eyes would be welcome for flub-ups, things that are confusing, off-characterization (very intriguing, recapturing personalities from so long ago), etc. Mostly though to keep my motivation going--writing a chapter a week always worked great for me in the past, so thought I'd try it again.

Of course, July 1 to 20th or so, there'd be nothing, as I'll be in Wales and Germany. WHEE!

Anyone interested--I'm screening comments for grins (lol something I've never done before, so heck, will try it out!) rather than post my email.

Comments

[withprettystars.livejournal.com]

YUP ME
although i am sure you figured i would be interested. :P
but no, seriously, it'd be nice. i am profoundly disappointed with the lack of workshopping (not sure if that's the right word but it seems to fit) in my life since i've come home from university. when i was at school, we used to workshop pieces all the time. so i'm missing it badly right about now.

anyway. yes. me. interested :)

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

I am so glad to have you back on my flist! I bet Linda would remember you too.

I miss interacting about writing, too. So if you have something you are working on, holler!

I'm also writing in a couple of fandoms now--Being Human, which I adore (a BBC show), and Torchwood.

[withprettystars.livejournal.com]

(side note: FIRST! haha, i've always wanted to do that but rarely get the chance. oh, internet humour!)

hmmm perhaps. every once in a while i poke around the journal's of folks i used to read regularly. it's interesting: three years doesn't feel like a long time when it comes to some things, but an ETERNITY for others. the fact that i am going into my third year university? blows my mind on a regular basis.

on writing...that is my summer goal this year. to get back into the writing regularly thing. when i was in school, i did a LOT of writing but most of it was either a) papers or b) articles for jclass/articles for the school paper/copy. granted, it was all very enjoyable, but it wasn't exactly pleasure writing. i've started kind of...well, not even really WRITING but thinking and brainstorming some ideas for a summer project. it'll likely end on lj at some point. likely.

i find it odd that i have not watched either of those shows yet i have heard a LOT about them. particularly torchwood. to make it even more strange, based on what i've heard? these shows would be right up my alley and i have not watched. perhaps i will add them to my summer television guide. haha.

[boylove-addict.livejournal.com]

I would love to beta read Lee's story. You know how much I loved Red!

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

LOL I know, this would be great! I'll be starting on Monday. I need some cheerleaders to keep my enthusiasm going. This 'writing is a lonely business' has been getting to me--no one to talk to about what I'm writing. (pout lol)

So thank you!

[fictional-one.livejournal.com]

Is chapter one done yet? and where is the birthday rundown?

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

I've actually got quite a few chapters done, so will be staying ahead of the curve for awhile.

The birthday rundown? LOL. It wasn't that exciting, just a nice evenign with my friend Holly in which we talked talked talked talked and talked and talked some more. Awesome.

[fictional-one.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had fun. Me, I sore. I started running again two days and my muscle aches have aches. Sucks I can't take anything like Motrin because of my depression meds. Oh well, gives me a reason to soak in the tub twice a day.

[momebie.livejournal.com]

I'd love too, but I'm probably not the audience you're looking for since I never read the first. :)

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Awww you cutie pie! No big deal, really, I'll keep you on it--this is mostly to keep me WRITING on a regular basis. I am seriously out of practice, and it is getting depressing. I loved writing a chapter a week and throwing it up back in the day so thought I'd try it again.

[klgrem.livejournal.com]

Good luck with that. Hope it's going well. I would, but I'm not sure I'd have the time. :| And as much as I love Red Tainted Silence, I'd have to go back and reread it first.

Have a good time in Europe!

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

I know! you guys are crazy busy these days! You wouldn't have to reread Red--this is all about Lee and doesn't stem from that much, except the characters at the beginning. Gotta see all the boys again! LOL.

[klgrem.livejournal.com]

Well, if you're posting to this journal, I'd love to look at it from time to time if I have time. :)

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Yup, will be doing it in a custom group here. That would be awesome! Heck even a stern "C, where is your chapter!" would be great now and then if I fall off the wagon.

Writign a chapter once a week worked so brilliantly for Red. I know it was mostly mental, but just knowing that there are people out there ready to poke sticks at me if I don't buckle down and write (which has been hard for me lately) will help.

So yeah! 7 people willing to poke me with sharp sticks to make sure I am writing (even if it is drivel) is fantastic. :)

[klgrem.livejournal.com]

*waits for Monday* ;)

[blue-fjords.livejournal.com]

I haven't read "Red" but if you want my eyes, they would be available to you. So you post a chapter on Mondays -- those are usually really busy days for me -- how soon are you looking to receive feedback? And if you already got a handful of readers, I shan't be offended if I'm not needed!

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Mostly I am just tossing it up on Mondays for grins and to keep me writing. Crits aren't required, but if something glaring happens that I miss, then that is great. It is all first draft stuff--mostly it is to keep me focused and motivated!

No boss today--guess what I am about to print off?

[fictional-one.livejournal.com]

No boss today--guess what I am about to print off?

My autographed cover? :frown: I've been waiting by my mailbox for an awful long time.

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

I would love to read your posts. I can't guarantee how much reading time I could spare before July, but I would try to comment as much as possible, it that's enough for you.

You decide. :-) And I completely understand if you need more regular readers than I can be.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Oh no that is fine--this is mostly a request for folks willing to put up with me posting once a week to just make sure I DO it! Motivators, more than critters. LOL. I miss having an audience! Even if no one comments, I will be happy. Snort.

Am I weird? Of course!

And I will not be doing this during July because of my trip. Mostly it will be after that. LOL.

Of course, now I worry that it is dorky... GRIN.

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to your posts, then. :-)

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

get your pointy stick ready...

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

*ggg*

This reminds me of one of my clients, who gave me a walking stick made out of wood for my birthday. It has a very pointy end.

But I'd rather nudge you gently, okay?

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

lol, but I will remember you DO own such a stick!