Growth over the years

Julie
Guardian of The Sanctuary

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Favorite Backstreet Boy: Brian
Favorite fanfic genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense

Growth over the years Jun 1, 2008 22:17:29 GMT -6

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Post by Julie on Jun 1, 2008 22:17:29 GMT -6

Over on the AbsoluteChaos forums, they have a monthly writing challenge, which I usually don't participate in because I just suck like that, but the June one piqued my interest, so I did it!

This month's challenge was to take an old, cringe-worthy scene or chapter from one of your stories and rewrite it to make it better.

I gave it a shot, and wow... it is really fun to see the huge difference between how I used to write when I first started writing fanfic and how I'm capable of writing now.

absolutechaos.net/fictalk/index.php?topic=1190.msg34409#msg34409

Great writing exercise for those who have been writing awhile!

~Julie

Webmistress, Dreamer's Sanctuary

"Having books in my head that aren't yet on paper keeps me warm at night." -J.K. Rowling

"You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea." -"Deep Thoughts" by Jack Handey

Karina Ethereal Escapist Posts: 9,724	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 9:42:54 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Karina on Jun 2, 2008 9:42:54 GMT -6 lol. i can't believe you killed Nick!

Karina Ethereal Escapist Posts: 9,724	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 9:49:12 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Karina on Jun 2, 2008 9:49:12 GMT -6 But I read the new version and it's a lot more detailed and satisfying. And what they would have done with their life's seems realistic.

Julie Guardian of The Sanctuary Choppage Queen Baby Koala! Posts: 11,447 Favorite Backstreet Boy: Brian Favorite fanfic genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 9:53:44 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Julie on Jun 2, 2008 9:53:44 GMT -6 Jun 2, 2008 9:42:54 GMT -6 Karina said: lol. i can't believe you killed Nick! LMAO I know!
	~Julie Webmistress, Dreamer's Sanctuary "Having books in my head that aren't yet on paper keeps me warm at night." -J.K. Rowling "You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea." -"Deep Thoughts" by Jack Handey

Julie Guardian of The Sanctuary Choppage Queen Baby Koala! Posts: 11,447 Favorite Backstreet Boy: Brian Favorite fanfic genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 9:54:02 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Julie on Jun 2, 2008 9:54:02 GMT -6 Jun 2, 2008 9:49:12 GMT -6 Karina said: But I read the new version and it's a lot more detailed and satisfying. And what they would have done with their life's seems realistic. Thanks!
	~Julie Webmistress, Dreamer's Sanctuary "Having books in my head that aren't yet on paper keeps me warm at night." -J.K. Rowling "You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea." -"Deep Thoughts" by Jack Handey

kristy Ethereal Escapist Don't you wish YOU looked this good? Posts: 10,240	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 15:07:48 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kristy on Jun 2, 2008 15:07:48 GMT -6 I like it better too, Julie. I agree, a lot more detailed, and this is fun. I do that with my stories all the time.
	Lovin' life! Mama loves you, Punkin'!!

Julie Guardian of The Sanctuary Choppage Queen Baby Koala! Posts: 11,447 Favorite Backstreet Boy: Brian Favorite fanfic genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 15:09:12 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Julie on Jun 2, 2008 15:09:12 GMT -6 Thanks! That's a good idea...
	~Julie Webmistress, Dreamer's Sanctuary "Having books in my head that aren't yet on paper keeps me warm at night." -J.K. Rowling "You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea." -"Deep Thoughts" by Jack Handey

kristy Ethereal Escapist Don't you wish YOU looked this good? Posts: 10,240	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 15:11:32 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kristy on Jun 2, 2008 15:11:32 GMT -6 Yeah, I'm actually doing that with a story now. I wrote it when I was 13 and oh lordy does it suck. LMAO
	Lovin' life! Mama loves you, Punkin'!!

Julie Guardian of The Sanctuary Choppage Queen Baby Koala! Posts: 11,447 Favorite Backstreet Boy: Brian Favorite fanfic genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 15:19:40 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Julie on Jun 2, 2008 15:19:40 GMT -6 LOL I have thought of trying to rewrite some of my older ones, but most of them aren't worth it... and I have too many other projects I wanna do.
	~Julie Webmistress, Dreamer's Sanctuary "Having books in my head that aren't yet on paper keeps me warm at night." -J.K. Rowling "You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea." -"Deep Thoughts" by Jack Handey

kristy Ethereal Escapist Don't you wish YOU looked this good? Posts: 10,240	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 15:22:15 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kristy on Jun 2, 2008 15:22:15 GMT -6 Exactly! I've started working on some orginal ones now because my Maw Maw always wanted to hear one and I kept telling her when I finish, didn't finish in time. So I'm going to finish one and go read it to her.
	Lovin' life! Mama loves you, Punkin'!!

Julie Guardian of The Sanctuary Choppage Queen Baby Koala! Posts: 11,447 Favorite Backstreet Boy: Brian Favorite fanfic genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 15:25:52 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Julie on Jun 2, 2008 15:25:52 GMT -6 Aww... That is really sweet. Good for you! That will be good motivation to finish.
	~Julie Webmistress, Dreamer's Sanctuary "Having books in my head that aren't yet on paper keeps me warm at night." -J.K. Rowling "You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea." -"Deep Thoughts" by Jack Handey

kristy Ethereal Escapist Don't you wish YOU looked this good? Posts: 10,240	Growth over the years Jun 2, 2008 15:26:49 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kristy on Jun 2, 2008 15:26:49 GMT -6 Yep. It will be I'm nearly finished now. I think she'll like this one, she'd like anything I write, but I want it to be good.
	Lovin' life! Mama loves you, Punkin'!!

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