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

**Posted by Harriet** November 25, 2013 9:22 am

And I haven't yet begun

**Posted by Marva** November 25, 2013 9:58 am

Harriet wrote:
And I haven't yet begun

oh, what's the matter?

My own state of affairs: I - am - almost - finished *groan*!
I think in the end I will also have around 2000 words, it is just not possible for me to write more in that amount of time because I am just so incredibly slow!!

Oh, and I also start to get more and more excited to read everyone else's works, especially the one that I 'ordered' , haha! I really enjoy the creative and supportive atmosphere in this thread and hope that this will not be the last joint venture in this regard.

**Posted by SolarSystem** November 25, 2013 10:55 am

Harriet wrote:
And I haven't yet begun

Let me know if I can be of any assistance, okay?
I'm sure once you start writing it'll almost write itself... but I know, finding the time to start...

**Posted by Harriet** November 25, 2013 2:15 pm

It's not exactly the time to start, but having an unfocussed/focussed mind - thanks!

**Posted by Marva** November 25, 2013 2:37 pm

Harriet wrote:
It's not exactly the time to start, but having an unfocussed/focussed mind - thanks!

if there is anything I could do (throwing some catchwords at you to switch on your inspiration or whatever) just give a shout

Edit: you may also do this via PM to avoid spoilers here (if I am not the recipient of the story of course :-D)

Last edited by Marva (November 25, 2013 2:38 pm)

**Posted by Harriet** November 25, 2013 3:04 pm

That's very nice of you, Marva! And very thoughtful, too!
I will think about it, thanks!

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 25, 2013 3:35 pm

Harriet wrote:
That's very nice of you, Marva! And very thoughtful, too!
I will think about it, thanks!

Harriet, it's no problem if you need more time. As long as I know in advance, any of the participants can PM me if they won't be able to finish the story till the 30th, as I can push their stories back a little; we do have some room till Christmas, after all.

**Posted by Harriet** November 25, 2013 3:41 pm

Push my story back then, please. I know that this option exists, I will still try and make it for 30th, if possible

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 25, 2013 3:50 pm

Harriet wrote:
Push my story back then, please. I know that this option exists, I will still try and make it for 30th, if possible

Okay, but don't pressure yourself. We're not in uni here (thank God)!

**Posted by SusiGo** November 25, 2013 3:55 pm

You can put mine quite at the beginning as it is finished and not so very long. So those who need more time and write longer fics do not have to hurry.

**Posted by Harriet** November 25, 2013 4:12 pm

Great!

**Posted by SolarSystem** November 25, 2013 9:19 pm

SusiGo wrote:
You can put mine quite at the beginning as it is finished and not so very long. So those who need more time and write longer fics do not have to hurry.

Same here, Kerkerian. I'll mail it to you tomorrow or on Wednesday.

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 26, 2013 7:12 pm

SolarSystem wrote:
SusiGo wrote:
You can put mine quite at the beginning as it is finished and not so very long. So those who need more time and write longer fics do not have to hurry.
Same here, Kerkerian. I'll mail it to you tomorrow or on Wednesday.

Thank you!

**Posted by teaEarlGrayhot** November 26, 2013 8:05 pm

I just finished a beta read of a couple of Secret Santa stories. You guys are in for a treat! They are good stories I think the recipients will enjoy.

Cheers!

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 26, 2013 8:07 pm

FINISHED! Finally. Kind of. Need to sleep over it for a night, but I think I'm basically done.

And tea, thank you for putting so much work into the Secret Santa Exchange!

**Posted by SolarSystem** November 27, 2013 8:07 am

Ah, this is so exciting...! Can't wait to finally start reading all your fics! We really should do this again some time.

**Posted by Marva** November 27, 2013 8:24 am

SolarSystem wrote:
Ah, this is so exciting...! Can't wait to finally start reading all your fics! We really should do this again some time.

agree!

Honestly, I didn't expect the time to be so intense, fun, exhausting, nerve-wrecking and satisfying.

**Posted by SilverMoonDragonB** November 27, 2013 3:29 pm

Whew! *wipes brow* For the last week or so I've done a long distance move and have done a good deal of unpacking in my new home *passes out* , so unfortunately I haven't had much time to write, however I have written quite a bit so far, it'll end up being kinda long...I doubt I'll finish by the deadline though, sorry! Could I have a later date?
Oh, and on a side note...this really is awesome and fun!!!! Can't wait to read the stories we're writing!

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 27, 2013 4:10 pm

SilverMoonDragonB wrote:
Whew! *wipes brow* For the last week or so I've done a long distance move and have done a good deal of unpacking in my new home *passes out* , so unfortunately I haven't had much time to write, however I have written quite a bit so far, it'll end up being kinda long...I doubt I'll finish by the deadline though, sorry! Could I have a later date?
Oh, and on a side note...this really is awesome and fun!!!! Can't wait to read the stories we're writing!

Yes, you can have a later date, that's no problem.
I hope you'll have a good time in your new home!

**Posted by SilverMoonDragonB** November 27, 2013 4:16 pm

Kerkerian wrote:
SilverMoonDragonB wrote:
Whew! *wipes brow* For the last week or so I've done a long distance move and have done a good deal of unpacking in my new home *passes out* , so unfortunately I haven't had much time to write, however I have written quite a bit so far, it'll end up being kinda long...I doubt I'll finish by the deadline though, sorry! Could I have a later date?
Oh, and on a side note...this really is awesome and fun!!!! Can't wait to read the stories we're writing!
Yes, you can have a later date, that's no problem.
I hope you'll have a good time in your new home!

Thank-you very much!