BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Secret Santa Fic Exchange 2013

**Posted by stoertebeker** November 15, 2013 7:48 pm

Kerkerian wrote:
Of course it doesn't have to be perfect, and maybe the native speakers among us will have some fun with whatever mistakes we'll create...

It will be a lot, my English grammar is rubbish. Pitty, that nobody can beta-read the story. I hope somebody can help me correcting the mistakes afterwards.

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 15, 2013 8:02 pm

stoertebeker wrote:
Kerkerian wrote:
Of course it doesn't have to be perfect, and maybe the native speakers among us will have some fun with whatever mistakes we'll create...

It will be a lot, my English grammar is rubbish. Pitty, that nobody can beta-read the story. I hope somebody can help me correcting the mistakes afterwards.

I can have a look at it if you like.

**Posted by stoertebeker** November 15, 2013 8:30 pm

Thanks, that would be nice . But first, I'll have to finish it . So, back o work .

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 15, 2013 8:40 pm

stoertebeker wrote:
Thanks, that would be nice . But first, I'll have to finish it . So, back o work .

No problem! And hey, take your time- you've got two weeks to finish it!

**Posted by SilverMoonDragonB** November 15, 2013 9:30 pm

SolarSystem wrote:
I guess we should all try to have as much fun with this as possible. I'm sure that nobody expects a perfect fanfic (and how boring would that be? ). This will also be my first fanfic written in English, so you probably will have to bear with me at times. And I also won't be abe to fulfill all the wishes I got for the story I have to write, so I hope fulfilling some of the wishes will also be fine...

Exactly, to me that is what is most important. Having fun!
I have been formulating my story idea all day, and I think I'm finally ready to start writing! *squeak* I hope it doesn't turn out to be a total disaster , hehe! And hopefully I don't end up making it too long

**Posted by Harriet** November 15, 2013 9:34 pm

It's also my first Sherlock fanfic - and I already regret it!

Solar, you could help me out in case of further writer's block - I'll let you know

**Posted by SolarSystem** November 15, 2013 9:56 pm

Harriet, I'm not so sure I'll be able to help (I actually could need some help myself... ), but of course I'll try, so don't hesitate to ask.

**Posted by Wholocked** November 16, 2013 1:48 am

Mine is not going to be any longer than it already is, I don't think. However, I have two weeks so if the inspiration strikes I will expand it out.

Also, whoever said they can't have it beta-read...why not? There's no harm in asking someone to look over it I think. I'm a native English speaker and I'd be happy to help anyone out who wants some help. Maybe just don't send it to whoever your recipient is supposed to be hehehe

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 16, 2013 8:41 am

SilverMoonDragonB wrote:
Anyone have a problem if mine is long?

Not at all!

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 16, 2013 8:45 am

Harriet wrote:
I have a sheet with some feeble attempts - goodness, that person has complicated requests, but I will cope, promise!

Wow, I had quite the opposite problem - the request I've got was so broad, unspecific, that I panicked al little, wishing for more specific requests.

**Posted by SolarSystem** November 16, 2013 9:14 am

Schmiezi wrote:
Harriet wrote:
I have a sheet with some feeble attempts - goodness, that person has complicated requests, but I will cope, promise!
Wow, I had quite the opposite problem - the request I've got was so broad, unspecific, that I panicked al little, wishing for more specific requests.

You didn't get my request, by any chance...?

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 16, 2013 9:18 am

SolarSystem wrote:
Schmiezi wrote:
Harriet wrote:
I have a sheet with some feeble attempts - goodness, that person has complicated requests, but I will cope, promise!
Wow, I had quite the opposite problem - the request I've got was so broad, unspecific, that I panicked al little, wishing for more specific requests.
You didn't get my request, by any chance...?

No.

(Which I would say either way. )

**Posted by Wholocked** November 16, 2013 9:24 am

Schmiezi wrote:
SolarSystem wrote:
Schmiezi wrote:

Wow, I had quite the opposite problem - the request I've got was so broad, unspecific, that I panicked al little, wishing for more specific requests.
You didn't get my request, by any chance...?
No.

(Which I would say either way. )

Yeah...can't ask a question like that! So we can all sit here wonding if it's our prompt that's been picky or vague!

I got a great prompt; though it lends itself to quite a short fic. I'm feeling bad about that.

**Posted by SolarSystem** November 16, 2013 9:26 am

Well, I didn't really expect to get an honest answer to my question...!

**Posted by Wholocked** November 16, 2013 9:30 am

**Posted by Harriet** November 16, 2013 9:32 am

Maybe you got mine

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 16, 2013 9:38 am

No.

(I'm really skilled in saying "No" either way. Just keep asking. )

**Posted by SolarSystem** November 16, 2013 9:39 am

, Harriet.

All I know is that I probably screwed up with my request as well as with mentioning the stuff I'd rather not write about...

**Posted by Harriet** November 16, 2013 9:41 am

Next time we all know better, right?

**Posted by SolarSystem** November 16, 2013 9:41 am

You bet!