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[turps]

In my last post I mentioned how happy I was with getting some awesome comments on my last story. Now I deleted that part and added it back a few times, because what if people thought I was this egotistical big head?

But you know, I am proud and there's nothing wrong with that. So I'm standing here and saying I'm proud of the story, I think I wrote it well.

Now I want you to do the same. No need to dim your shine, it's just me, and I'm asking you to tell me about the story you're most proud of, with links so others can read it too if you're comfortable sharing. A paragraph that you wrote and think is amazing, and hey, copy pasting that here would be awesome. If you're not a writer, tell me about an icon you made that came out well, a graphic or a website you built. Tell me about the kick ass cards you make, that you've painted your walls at home and they look fab. The shelves you made out of breeze blocks and planks.

I want to know. So no hiding your light. Be proud.

Comments

[llamabitchyo.livejournal.com]

Not a fandom that I expect anyone to be familiar with, but I'll always be proud of a couple of my Suikoden fics.

Zen and the Art of Dragon Sword Maintenance because that was the first time I ever thought "Hey, I can actually be kinda funny." (My twin brother was always the "funny one" and I was the "good, serious one". And finally, I broke out of that box.)

My favorite bit of that fic was actually the footnote:

This presumption was entirely Viktor's fault. Compounding his untreated allergies to carrier pigeons and his boycott of Ninja Express--ninjas, he thought, should not be glorified postal workers--was the simple fact that he just wasn't much of a letter-writer.

Alchemy because that was the first time I really felt that I'd done something both funny and serious.

And I'll always remember how I felt when I wrote this bit, like maybe it wasn't terribly original, but it was exactly what the fic needed:

"I remember thinking at the time," Flik said, "that even a fraction of her love was priceless. And if I treasured it less simply because I wasn't her first love or her greatest love, then... " Flik's voice broke, and Viktor squeezed his hand. He swallowed and continued. "Then God forbid, if I were ever in her shoes."

And Viktor--though he wasn't Flik's first love or his greatest--drew Flik's hand to his lips, and whispered into his palm. "You're priceless."

I think the pleasure I got from just feeling like I got those two fics right is what has kept me trying to write.

[vaudevilles.livejournal.com]

You should totally be proud. I've got that story bookmarked cos it's only a very few people who can tempt me towards another RPS fandom.

Anyway. I'm proud of actually finishing All That Stuff's a Sideshow (http://vaudevilles.livejournal.com/60993.html#cutid1). But my favourite is probably Callus (http://vaudevilles.livejournal.com/52572.html#cutid1) because of the way the story progresses and the themes coming together. I knew what I was doing all the way through that one and I'm a control freak. So.

[pensnest]

In fact, we are! We *are* awesome! Go us!

[themoononastick]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with being proud of something you've created, especially when you have good reason to be. :)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

That's very true. So you should do it too! :)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

*smooch* You're a star. Really.

Oh, yes. I love them both too. They read so well and work on so many levels.

[frausorge]

You should totally be proud of Tints!

As for me, I'm damn proud of Patience. I think it's the most ambitious fanfic I've ever written, and I'm also proud that I actually finished the thing after six long years!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

As I'm in my don't be ashamed to be proud post, I'll admit I just saw it recced and maybe did an air punch.

You should totally be proud of that. It's such an amazing story. One I loved a lot.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

You're right, it's not a fandom I know, but I enjoyed those snippets you posted. Especially as there was a ninja reference. I always enjoy those.

I think the pleasure I got from just feeling like I got those two fics right is what has kept me trying to write.

That's so fantastic. It's such a good feeling when you get something right, you should totally be proud.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

You are a good writer. So I'm very glad you've listed all of these.

I agree, you do slice of life so well. Which is great, you don't need complicated epic stories all the time. Sometimes a boy and his dog is the only thing that will hit the spot.

Also, I don't think it's silly that you hardly ever write letterboys. I tend to do the same with trickc. I can't remember the last time I actually wrote for the pairing. At least beyond a quick ficlet meme.

Lots of awesome links. Thank you!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Being able to finish a nano novel is amazing! You should totally be proud of that.

YAY! I like Jamie's choice of music!

[ceci2176.livejournal.com]

Being able to finish a nano novel is amazing! You should totally be proud of that.
:) Thanks! I'll be working on my April Fools novel later, because I'm a tad behind.

YAY! I like Jamie's choice of music!
Great, huh? :D

I've tried to find good pics of Jamie, but it's quite difficult (well, post-illness, anyway)...but there's a small one of him (and one of Neil) here (http://disabilityqueen.com/library/fighting_for_a_chance/presentation.htm). :D

[themoononastick]

Eh, I'm too nit-picky and self-critical to do pride, the best I can usually manage is 'vaguely happy with'. But it's fun/interesting to see what other people pick to have pride in.

[frausorge]

Yay for well-deserved recs!

And thank you. ♥