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2010 Post-mortem: The Fandom Edition

  • Jan. 1st, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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Honestly, I wasn't sure I'd written all that much this year, since I lot of my time was taken up with two or three major stories, but the list isn't too shabby!

Finding Some Soul in This Town | J2/Sam Winchester
Too Late | J2
Ticking Down | J2
Start me off and watch me go | Smith/Wesson
Hot, Sticky Sweet | J2
Measurable Means | J2
Pisces' Boys | Jensen/George Eads
That's Not Our Song | J2
I do believe that we are practicing the same religion | Sam/Dean
Come Stay | Sam/Dean
The way you move ain't fair, you know | J2
It's not a lack of personality | J2
Work Yourself All Over Me | J2
Bells Pond | Sam/Dean
The other side of the story | J2
Weightless | Gen
Thumb in my Holster | Tim/Tony
What you really, really want | J2
I just Twittered to say, "I'm obsessed." | J2
Get No Harder | J2
Blanket Coverage | J2
Analogies | Smith/Wesson

My word count grand total, throwing in a little extra for comment fics, ends up around 160,000 words, which I think beats my total from last year, but I can't be sure! Still, impressive in my point of view because I had so many major things going on and, in total, I was away from fandom/writing for three months during the year.

I don't know what all the questions on the year-in-review writing meme were, but I am most proud of Bells Pond because it was the longest and most creative story I'd ever written, my most epic Wincest, plus I think it turned out exactly the way I envisioned it, and Get No Harder. Get No Harder was very different for me, and my writing process was something I'd never experimented with before.

I can't name a most popular story since y'all were so wonderful with comments and feedback on every single thing!

The story that makes me the happiest is also one of the shortest...Come Stay. It's very personal, and every time I read it I'm taken straight back to the Lowcountry where my heart still resides ♥

I also created a personal journal at [livejournal.com profile] aluminumwings so I could blather on about my real life and not subject you to all the drama :) I tweeted a lot more than I thought I would, but had a great time getting to know people over there as well! And I became a mod over at [livejournal.com profile] spnroundtable, which has been a blast so far.

Goals for 2011?

Start archiving my stories at AO3. I've had the account but things have been so crazy lately that I haven't started yet. Everything will still be posted, first and foremost, here at [livejournal.com profile] kelleigh, but I like AO3's aim and ability to download stories in various formats.

WRITE MORE. I dropped the ball on a lot of smaller stories this year, and the majority of my word count total came from only three stories. Hopefully I'll be able to write more when the urge strikes me, since last year from July on, my life was in disarray/transition and I let a lot of little ideas go.

Write in the CSI 'Verse and finally write the J2 version of Top Gun (a potential Big Bang idea). I also want to write a J2 short story set in Neverland (which I have as my [livejournal.com profile] j2_everafter prompt, but that deadline is coming WAY too quickly and I don't think that's gonna happen...early January is a horrible time for rough drafts). There's an interesting AU from S2 Sam/Dean that's been in my head for a while, and I'd love to give that a shot.

Write a few sequels and timestamps, too! I've usually shied away from these, since every time I attempt a sequel, they end up LONGER than the original stories, and that's frustrating. But I have a few ideas for shorter pieces in some of my favorite universes, so that's a big goal for me. As always, I strive to be more like [livejournal.com profile] dugindeep that way :)

Non-writing related, I want to READ more, COMMENT more, and love the show more. I've always felt like I stood apart watching the show, because I don't write reactions, I don't talk about the show with anyone, and I don't read reactions either. Keeps me a little more optimistic about the show in general since I don't let anything dictate how I watch it, but there's no harm in loving it MORE. Plus, I haven't written Wincest since season six started -- I've sort of lost the ship -- and I want to get back to that love.

Anything you'd like to tell me about my writing in the New Year? *wink* HAPPY TWO-THOUSAND ELEVEN, EVERYONE! ♥

Comments

[identity profile] saltnburnbaby.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 1st, 2011 09:36 pm (UTC)
SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOUR FIC!

I hcurrently have Analogies tabbed! \o/ For times of joy!!

*dances*
[identity profile] kelleigh.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 06:02 pm (UTC)
AWWWWWW, makes me so happy to read that! \o/

Happy New Year!
[identity profile] dugindeep.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 1st, 2011 10:54 pm (UTC)
Everyone should strive to be more like me ;)

When I'm there I'll teach ya a few things.

OMG ONE WEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
[identity profile] kelleigh.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 06:03 pm (UTC)
Why do you think I'm having you visit? I intend to learn everything about you and copy it. Plagiarizing your fic was only the beginning...MUAHAHAHAHA.

OMG ONE DAY!!!
[identity profile] wendy.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 2nd, 2011 01:33 am (UTC)
YAY for AO3 archiving!

I will encourage your writing all day long honey, just say the word!
[identity profile] kelleigh.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 06:04 pm (UTC)
I think AO3 is a great idea, I've just been to lazy to upload, but that will totally change :)

Thank you, bb, that's a sweet thing to say!
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[identity profile] princesslanie.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 2nd, 2011 03:18 am (UTC)
oooo i see a few things i missed off to bookmark them for later. i'm glad ot life is going well so you can start writing more. i'd love to see more of your CSI 'Verse. happy new year and best wishes.
[identity profile] kelleigh.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 06:05 pm (UTC)
Life is definitely taking a swing for the less-crazy, so hopefully writing will reap the benefits ♥

Happy New Year!
[identity profile] akintay.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 2nd, 2011 10:36 am (UTC)
WRITE MORE.
BEST PLAN EVER &hearts
[identity profile] kelleigh.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 06:05 pm (UTC)
ISN'T IT THE BEST PLAN!? It's a good plan for you, too! ♥
[identity profile] joans23.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 2nd, 2011 02:52 pm (UTC)
I still have so much of your stuff to read! Damn, can't believe I have to go back to work tomorrow and I haven't read anything fic-wise yet. ARGH!!

BUT! That doesn't change anything about how amazing you were, are and wow, I'm actually almost a little scared you're gonna be. ;)

With all that you didn't even mention all the hard work you and the other mods have done over at [livejournal.com profile] glint_of_light to get the rest of us working too. You're an inspiration and a great writer and an awesome friend. Good luck with all your projects, dearest - I have a feeling I'm gonna have to superglue my socks to keep them on. <3!!!
[identity profile] kelleigh.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 06:20 pm (UTC)
You know I'm delighted whenever you get a chance to read my stuff ♥

We have a lot of plans for GoL in the New Year to make it even more kick-ass than it was before. Y'all are a huge part of keeping us motivated because we don't want to disappoint you, ever :)
[identity profile] dock-leaf.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 3rd, 2011 03:20 pm (UTC)
Happy New Year to you too, sweetie. I got your card as well, thank you! And I have now have your new address, which I'd managed to lose somewhere the last time I had it...

NY Resolution: Be more organised with my paperwork!!
[identity profile] kelleigh.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 06:21 pm (UTC)
I'm glad the card made it! I always worry I get foreign addresses wrong ;)

Happy New Year, m'dear...and now I get to keep up with you on Facebook!
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[identity profile] santacarlagypsy.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 08:47 am (UTC)
I also created a personal journal... ~ I was wondering where your personal updates went. I miss them, but I do understand wanting to separate that from your fandom life when you have lots of people coming to your journal to read fic.


Actually, I just wanted to stop by and say that I hope you are having a wonderful New Year! :)

[identity profile] kelleigh.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 7th, 2011 06:23 pm (UTC)
Anyone is welcome to friend my personal journal! It was more an attempt not to bother people who were here for the fandom stuff with all my personal ramblings :)

The new year looks promising so far, and I hope yours is as well!
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[identity profile] santacarlagypsy.livejournal.com wrote:
Jan. 8th, 2011 07:10 am (UTC)
Thank you so much for adding me at your other journal! :)

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