The Mys needs some fic advice, 'elp

[heavenlyxbodies]

I hate this. I've been working on the pauldron!fic and making headway even. And, well, since it was supposed to be for the Merlin BB I kinda want to complete it as such, though depending on what happens in the near future with the fic and with Arthur I may have to forego or get the art later, but that part is beside the point. The point is that 'm at 23k and only have two (I think) scenes left and both of those are partially done, so I really don't see how this is gonna hit the 30k mark. What I'm trying to decide is whether or not to fight it? I mean, I'm think this is gonna bottom out around 25-26k (which I think still qualifies as the longest thing 've ever written, my DCBB was 24k), which is kinda far from 30k, I mean, I usually write around 1-2k for a normal fic- yes I know Arthur and Merlin seem to be stretching that for me, but still. And I really don't think I could eke out another 5k for this. If it hits closer to 28k then yeah I might struggle for those last few words, but 25k...

So what 'm asking is should I let this end where it ends or should I keep pushing to hit 30k?


And on completely separate note if anyone involved is wondering, yes, I plan to get my ass back over to the merlin_land challenges before they die, it's just the pauldron!fic has come back to life after months of silence and I kinda wanna let the muses talk while their talking, and quite frankly I'm not sure I have enough words for both the pauldron!fic and the Discussion, but I will make an appearance, I promise.

Comments

[mialoco.livejournal.com]

Since you are no longer constrained by the rules of the BB, why don't you just let your muse(s) decide on how long it will be? I find it is always better to placate my muses than to box them in by rules. I don't generally like how they retaliate when they don't get to call the shots.

[heavenlyxbodies.livejournal.com]

Lol, they do get awfully bitchy when you push them and tend to run away or go lock themselves in their rooms and make out and snog and not let me watch. :( *pouts*