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I sound masterful because I have many, many, many horrible first drafts and drabbles. I also take a lot of time to think about what i read; both the things I liked and disliked. That’s the important part. You need to think.. alot. And read a good deal to get a feel for the stuff that works for youy and doesn’t. Since I lean towards stoies that present fairly well fitting characters and a well hidden plot. I can’t take credit for that line. It’s a quotayion from another author whom i can’t remember but it’s one that’s stuck with me for obvious reasons. As for my works on AFF. I’ve got 4., though 2 are due fro some rewriting. Not the same thing - Pinky and the Brain Gosalyn's Gambit - Darkwing Duck Thursday - Animaniacs The Bet (ongoing) - Tiny toons Adventures PWP? One saying I came across recently was this. “You must always strive to be or, at the very least, appear to be impartial. Few things ruins a story for the reader more than knowing who God is rooting for.” Though even there, one can toy with the rule. Sherlock Holmes stories were a good example of this as were many mystery stories. It was a foregone conclusion that the mystery would be solved, so the fun wasseeing if you could figure out the mystery before the big reveal. Sir COnan Doyle sadly, often cheated.

In the event people are wondering… I have removed Hell of an Anniversary in favour of Rebirth. While I liked HoaA, I made the ultimate decision to remove it for a multitude of reasons. Thank you, TCR

Trust me. Pr authors have lots of unfinished drafts. Some because they can’t be motivated, or they’re no longer at a mental place where they can tell that story. others, will abandon a story because they see no profit from finishing it. Some authors die before they finish as well. For me I will say my fan fiic is sort of a warm up for my real novels which I’m working on. I started it mostly because I thought it was a good way to get feed back and hone my style…. I was at least half right. My style has improved a good deal and I’ve actually learned a fair deal from refining my writing process. But back to the matter of Chekov’s Gun. Remember, it is a tool. but like any tool the reader shouldonly be aware of it’s usage in hindsight if at all.Chekov’s gun, much like the red herring and the McGuffin are all elements of plot and plot is to a story what the skeleton is to a body. Just remember, the more others can see of your skeleton, the worse off you are.

I keep trying