On the first count, I mean, I read it side by side with a published murder mystery and thought it was better in every way, so obviously on board there. And yes, agree, very much so, that fanfic is a worthwhile endeavor on its own, and also tend to think that writing standalone stories/novels is a different beast, but with this, characterization and plot and dialogue and emotional investment and world-building - all the component pieces that make any type of story work - are all there. So there. And if we're thinking of the same MA and it's the MA I think we're both thinking of, then all the pieces are there so consistently that...yes. I've no idea if publishing is something the person I think we're thinking of wants, but if she does I know I'd pre-order that book in a hot sec.
The more personal reason is awesome. Those are the best kind of reads, I think - the ones that stick with you not only because they're great stories but because they expand your horizons in a different way or enable you. I'm just ready to motherfucking write again." That's amazing. That's such a great feeling, from what I've experienced of it so far. And I hope you will! Run with it - when you're that kind of ready, and feeling that free from expectation/those extrinsic motivations, that seems like the ideal moment. Rooting for you to do it!
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On the first count, I mean, I read it side by side with a published murder mystery and thought it was better in every way, so obviously on board there. And yes, agree, very much so, that fanfic is a worthwhile endeavor on its own, and also tend to think that writing standalone stories/novels is a different beast, but with this, characterization and plot and dialogue and emotional investment and world-building - all the component pieces that make any type of story work - are all there. So there. And if we're thinking of the same MA and it's the MA I think we're both thinking of, then all the pieces are there so consistently that...yes. I've no idea if publishing is something the person I think we're thinking of wants, but if she does I know I'd pre-order that book in a hot sec.
The more personal reason is awesome. Those are the best kind of reads, I think - the ones that stick with you not only because they're great stories but because they expand your horizons in a different way or enable you. I'm just ready to motherfucking write again." That's amazing. That's such a great feeling, from what I've experienced of it so far. And I hope you will! Run with it - when you're that kind of ready, and feeling that free from expectation/those extrinsic motivations, that seems like the ideal moment. Rooting for you to do it!