More on the writer's process...

[phyncke]

I have finished a story this week. I had Monday off and got that done. My usual process now, when done with a story, is to let it sit some days and then to do set of more objective edits on it. I find that I can be a little more ruthless this way with it while still having the sense of the story. It does help. When I am in first draft phase, I think I am too close to it and somewhat in love with the words, story and language. I essentially take a step back from it and work it a few times to the point where I feel I cannot work it any more. Then I send it off for the editors eye.

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[chaotic_binky]

I write and then leave it for a few days. Going back with fresh eyes will reveal many faults or inconsistencies. Then I go back again after a couple more days.

Sometimes, though, I just post it :D

[phyncke]

I do that too. I am going to edit some today if I have time. I have to get it off to my beta next week. I have some time. :)

[silver_trails]

I only do that when I don't have time to finish the story. When I have time, and it's short, I just edit and edit until I am satisfied with it.

[phyncke]

I get to the point where I cannot see anything anymore in it and then it is time to move it to my beta. I think that might be where I am now. :)

[silver_trails]

I don't have a regular beta. Not as I used to have in the other fandoms, so sometimes it's just me and my fic. :)

[phyncke]

That can work too. :)

[rhapsody]

Yay! New fic!

[fairjennet]

Hm. I know what you mean about being too close. It's too easy to fall in love with particular sentences.

It takes me longer than a few days to get that distance...a few months is more like it.