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.

Comments

[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. :)