In which I wibble about my writing.

[magentabear]

I've been working on my femgenficathon for weeks now. It's a long, involved one-shot that I haven't quite finished yet but that I rather like. It uses my prompt in exactly the way I wanted to, and with a character I've always loved but never written. It's also in the second person and uses some literary themes I've always liked. So for those reasons, I do

Comments

[hpchickadee]

I think the fic sounds amazing, and I can't wait to read it.

Personally, I think it would be disingenuous to portray Molly as having it all together and moving on without anguish and heartache and whatever dark moments you've woven into your story - those things are part of healing, and even the strongest, most engaging woman would deal with some awful moments on the path to recovering from that event. Glossing over the heavy stuff doesn't celebrate strong women as much as showing the journey from dark to light does. And like I said, I can't wait to read what you've written. (Although I'm not a fan of second person, even from the best authors...but that's just me. Put no stock in that silly opinion.)

Good luck with the story's final touches! ♥

[magentabear]

Thanks! You make me happy.

I think I rather agree with you. Gotta take the good with the bad, right? I think so, at least.

I just spent the last 30 minutes changing all my pronouns. This fic is now in 3rd person. Let me tell you, making that switch was a hassle. But it flows much better now so yay!

[hpchickadee]

Oh my goodness...please tell me you didn't do that because I said I wasn't into second person fics. PLEASE. D: Because I've read good stories in second person - great stories, in fact - and I have no doubt that your fic is excellent the way you wrote it to begin with! (Though if you think it flows better now, and you're happy with it, that's a positive no matter what.)

And yes...you definitely have to take the tough times along with the happy ones. That's life, you know?

Glad I've made you happy. :)

[magentabear]

Oh no no, sorry I didn't mean to imply that. The fic was simply getting too long to handle the second person. I love that perspective, but it does have limitations. And I had exceeded them.

[mollywheezy]

Strong women do struggle, do fall down, and do fall apart. Their strength comes from continually getting up when they fall, putting themselves back together, and never giving up so that they win the struggle. I think your fic sounds realistic and great. Someone who loves as much as Molly would definitely have a very hard time losing a child and a hard time that she killed someone else's child, no matter how awful that child had become.

[magentabear]

Three cheers to you! I couldn't agree with anything you've said more. And I love your icon.

[slam_girl]

I'm looking forward to reading your fic! And if you still need a beta, then feel free to send it my way.

Honestly, I prefer the sort of fics that do deal with the darker side of things if it's realistic and justified like you're discussing. To ignore that takes away from the complexity of a character. I think your fic sounds very appropriate for fest celebrating strong women. Showing a strong woman's weaker moments doesn't negate her strong; it's being honest.

I understand your issue though. I'm having similar reservations about my Neville Big Bang fic, worrying whether I've crossed a line when it comes to Neville's relationship with his parents.

[magentabear]

Awww, thank you. My flist is awesome, such good cheerleaders. I'm glad you see where I'm coming from, though. Neville is similar to Molly in that he's a big enough character to have very important role in fandom, but not large enough to have the diversity of one of the trio. So it's hard to know how people will react to a certain version of him/her. But I like my Molly and I'm certain your Neville is excellent and anyway, aren't we all really writing for ourselves at the end of the day? That's usually my goal.

Epic tangent of length, oh boy sorry.

I would love if you could beta this, thank you! I've just finished it (finally! yay!) but I need to edit it for a day or two. If I send it along on Wednesday, do you think you could have it back to me by the weekend? I want to post next week.

[slam_girl]

Sure thing!

[kerosinkanister]

I think a fic that shows Molly as a complicated and complex person sounds like a great approach. Celebrating women isn't just glossing over anything unpleasant. I'd never thought about it but Molly probably didn't have an easy time recovering from the way. Killing someone, however justified, must have had a profound impact on her. I imagine Molly being a sadder and gentler person in her later life.

[magentabear]

I think you're right. She would definitely change after killing someone. I hope the changes I wrote her wish resonate with people, but even if they don't I'm pleased with the fic and I suppose that's all one can hope for, really.

I stand by my earlier statement: I have the best flist. You are great cheerleaders.