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[yuuago]

Today was absolutely, completely unproductive. Aside from a little laundry, I did nothing. Absolutely nothing. I'm actually kind of annoyed at myself for it. On the other hand, I think I really needed this day to recharge. The previous week was kind of... a little... well, you know.

Well, okay. I lie when I say I didn't do anything today. I did go to the cafe and do some writing for a while. This is the first time in weeks that I've been able to sit down and write, and it felt really good to do that. I finished the draft of a short gift-fic. When I originally wrote it, I wasn't happy with it at all, but re-reading it, I think it's pretty okay. There's a slight issue with it, in that full understanding of it requires the reader know what a palimpsest is, but I'm pretty sure that someone can at least get the idea from the text itself. I need to do some editing on it, of course, and might add some other stuff to it, but for all intents and purposes, it's done.

I also worked briefly on the Sweden/Norway union fic. Yes, I'm still working on it, and no, I haven't given up on it. It's just... coming very, very slowly. It's hard to sit down and write it.

In some ways, I find it very difficult to capture them in a way that isn't just one single, brief, immediate moment. With "Bide Thee, Night" it came very easily, because of the dense style and the fact that it was just one tiny, single point in time. This, though - it's different. A different style. It's written in the style I reserve for long stories - makes sense, because it will be long - and while that style is easy to read, it's not easy to write.

And then, there's the problem of - well, the characters themselves, and the circumstances. I think I've gone on about this a few times. It's just difficult. Challenging. I'm trying to cover about a hundred years of history, here, and moreover - how the hell can I write about two people falling in love when they're very... subtle people. They don't talk much, and when they're together, it seems everything just sort of... slows down. Becomes steady and slow and quiet. Don't get me wrong, I like that - it's one of the things I love about this pair - but man, is it ever hard to write.

I think when I get closer to 1814, I'll have a much easier time, what with all the conflict going on. Though, I'll have to refresh myself on all the issues that were going on at that time... Ugh, that time was such a goddamn clusterfuck, it's hard to keep things straight.



Anyway. Aside from writing and laundry, today = nothing. At least I got to relax, though. But because I took a break today, it means I'm definitely back to the grindstone tomorrow. Sigh. It never ends!

Comments

[yuuago]

Yesss, tension~ It's just a difficult situation overall, for them, considering it isn't really what either of them want. Norway for one is definitely not pleased with the situation, and while Sweden appreciates Norway's company (I see him as being very, very lonely at this point in time) it isn't Norway he wants, not in that sort of way.

And I see the relationship and growing affection playing out in ways that are almost entirely internal, unspoken, hardly expressed at all, because of the complexity of the circumstances -- resulting in tension so thick you could practically cut it with a knife, good gods.

(Eeee I love being able to geek out about this, SO MUCH)

[gluecookie.livejournal.com]

Heeey, it's great to have at least one boring day once in a while! I spend such days doing things I should've done, but haven't done yet! Regarding your fic, I think it's great you're thoroughly working it 8)

[confictionery.livejournal.com]

Man, I wanna put as much thought as you do into my writing. Damn! (It definitely always shows that you do though, so :D!)

[cher-arlequin.livejournal.com]

I, too, wish I could put as much thought into my writing as you do. (My poor novel, it has no depth. Sob.)

I'm kind of starting to wonder how long this fic is to be taking you so long. You've been working on it for months, haven't you?

[yuuago]

Actually, I've been not-working on it for months. That's why it's taking so long (aside from issues of difficulty). School keeps getting in the way. Right now it's about seven handwritten pages, and the story's barely started; right now I have a rough estimate that the final will be 30 handwritten pages, but it's hard to say.

[yuuago]

( <3 I'm glad you think so )

If only I put this much energy into my schoolwork, I would really go places!

[mimes.livejournal.com]

Don't feel bad about taking a day off. After all, sometimes our brains need a little time to recharge before they can start working properly again. You'll probably be able to get more done now than if you hadn't taken that break.

Not gonna lie, I adore seeing people put that much thought into the stories they write, especially in this fandom. Though I wish I knew more about that whole Sweden-Norway deal so I could find myself capable of making some worthwhile comment on it pff
YOU'LL FIGURE IT OUT

[yuuago]

I STILL FEEL GUILTY but I am trying not to. Guh, I should have at least done some cleaning, oh well....

I like it when I can tell that people put a lot of thought into the things they write, too. It really shows. Those fics tend to be the best, I think. Well, usually.
And I would explain Sweden-Norway but it's like, hard to do that when it's just a comment and really I don't know anywhere near as much as I should know (considering I am writing about it) fffffu.

[yuuago]

I guess you're riiiiight. One unproductive day won't hurt too much (though I still feel guilty about it)

[hokuton_punch]

PALIMPSESTS. ♥

... it is super-hard to write about quiet subtle people quietly and subtly falling in love. D: I have felt similar pains. Best of luck to you! *hug*