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[shapinglight]

:Bangs head on desk:

I suppose it's a good thing writing fanfic can't actually kill you.

Can it?

Hmm, I suppose banging my head on the desk isn't a terribly good idea after all.

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[jen-nsync-landl.livejournal.com]

No, I don't think it can *kill* you, but *head*desk*ing can be hazardous to your health.

Good luck with the fic in question. This trouble will pass!

[shapinglight]

This trouble will pass!

Yes, that's what I keep telling myself.

[hello-spikey.livejournal.com]

Oh dear.

Does this mean my beta-ing was not helpful at all?

Because I worry.

Or is this another story that's kicking your butt?

[shapinglight]

Oh no, don't worry. Your beta'ing was very helpful. It's me. I still can't seem to write a satisfactory end despite that.

I spent some time today fiddling with the first two sections so the last one would work and it still doesn't. I fear my head is just not in the right place.

Maybe I should just go with my gut and get rid of the last part completely.

[hello-spikey.livejournal.com]

You could do that. I mean, the end can be wherever you want it to be. It doesn't have to be all so terribly resolved.

Or maybe it's just depressing, writing a story about people being depressed during the holidays.

My advice: just end on a hug. :D

[shapinglight]

My advice: just end on a hug. :D

I think it's very good advice. Just hope I can do it without spoiling the whole thing.

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

I suggest switching out the *head*desk* for a *face*palm*. Much more relaxing, but still gets your point across to yourself. Possibly.

In answer to your question though, "What writing of fanfic? No fanfic writing around here. No sirree, bob. Never heard of it. Haven't seen it in weeks."

*sob*

[shapinglight]

Never heard of it. Haven't seen it in weeks."

:( I'm sorry. Mind you, I obviously shouldn't be writing it either, or I wouldn't be in this situation.

[elisi]

Can it?
No it can't, even though that's how it feels. And it WILL get sorted, promise. Maybe you just have to leave it alone for a bit? Or cut something out and re-do it?

[shapinglight]

Maybe you just have to leave it alone for a bit? Or cut something out and re-do it?

Did both those things already. :(

Ah, never mind. Like you say, it will get sorted eventually.

[candleanfeather.livejournal.com]

Gives you a cushion! Tssk tssk!

I don't want to give you any advice, you're a far more experimented writer than I, but I've observed more than once severe cuttings through scenes that won't work are often the best way to overcome the blocking and see how it's possible to tie the loose threads.

[shapinglight]

Yep, I think I'll probably end up having to cut a great big chunk. It'll probably be a better story afterwards.