Question to you writers

[strangevisitor7]

I haven't written anything more than one chapter but I have begun a longer fiction. I just started chapter 4.

So, I am looking for some advise.
When you are working on a long multichapter fiction, do you post as each chapter as it is finished or do you wait till the whole thing is written? Do you always know where its going because I can see my ending but not clearly?
Should I post any way.

If you post each chapter before the whole fic is done what if something changes further down the line?

I realize that everyone has different things that work for them.

I want to start posting this story but I have some concerns that the story may never be finished or that I write myself into a corner and can't finish.

So just thought I'd ask.

Comments

[lark_ascends]

Me, after having the experience of getting blocked and having the posting expand out to a year, I wait until I'm finished to post (or close, would be the other exception).

As a reader, it's frustrating when it takes months/years to get more chapters in a fic.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Ha I have been that reader begging someone to finish their story. Thanks. Heading back to finish Chapter 4. I am sensing about 8-9 chapters. i must be crazy ;)

[lark_ascends]

My other advise is to get your beta/someone who's willing to look over the fic while you're writing it. Gives you some feedback etc. and hopefully will keep you going.

Assuming you have one.

If you don't, I'm sure someone will volunteer ;-)

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Wait did i see your hand in the air?

I have been sending it to my mother. She was an English teacher and she loves both SPN and the second fandom.(which I am trying to keep under wrap until the big the reveal in chapter 2.) No not NCIS

Huh.. Abby meets Dean. Gotta go.

[lark_ascends]

Maybe? *grins*

Feel free to send me an email, or if you have gchat, jabber or ever are on LJ talk, feel free to talk that way.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

I would love to send you my story.At least the first chapter. What email would be best. Or you could confirm by emailing me at PTAHHP@insight.rr.com.

No pressure on timing as I won't posting until the rest is done. *looks around gratefully*