1. I kept (very private) journals off and on for many years, especially as a teen, but always avoided fiction like the plague. I didn't know where to begin, so I blocked myself before I'd even started. Jointly, a friend and I wrote what I now know as "crackfic" starring ourselves as mad scientists (but that's hardly fiction!). When I got into reading fan fiction a couple years ago, I wrote a couple HPs but didn't post them. CatCF started me as a writer at 31.
2. Introspection. I guess that comes from all the journalling. Only now it's about getting into the character's head. I love writing crack and humor, but because it's so easy I take it less seriously as "writing". On the opposite end, writing darker is very rewarding because I learn things about myself. But I'm drawn to dark characters, so it fits. I have no plans to write something original, but that would be great.
3. I require silence.
4. Other stuff. I'm so glad you've posted CatCF fics! The second chapter is very strong, very intriguing. Charlie as "lacking" -- oh yes. Anyone would have trouble measuring up to Mr. Wonka's high standards. He needs another Him, and there's no such person. If you want a beta, I'm willing. I'm quick, a flawless speller, and am fluent in English and American.
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Date: 2006-06-01 05:56 pm (UTC)2. Introspection. I guess that comes from all the journalling. Only now it's about getting into the character's head. I love writing crack and humor, but because it's so easy I take it less seriously as "writing". On the opposite end, writing darker is very rewarding because I learn things about myself. But I'm drawn to dark characters, so it fits. I have no plans to write something original, but that would be great.
3. I require silence.
4. Other stuff. I'm so glad you've posted CatCF fics! The second chapter is very strong, very intriguing. Charlie as "lacking" -- oh yes. Anyone would have trouble measuring up to Mr. Wonka's high standards. He needs another Him, and there's no such person. If you want a beta, I'm willing. I'm quick, a flawless speller, and am fluent in English and American.