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**Posted by nakahara** November 25, 2015 9:39 am

I´m sure I will make it in time, if not, my fic will certainly not be delayed for more than one or two days.

**Posted by gently69** November 25, 2015 11:56 am

I am trying really hard, but the words are stil not flowing like they have to.
I am not satisfied.

**Posted by SusiGo** November 25, 2015 12:26 pm

Sorry to hear that. I wish you a spontaneous inspiration. Keeping fingers crossed.

**Posted by Whisky** November 25, 2015 1:00 pm

I'm stuck at 3500 words and I'm trying really hard. But I'm not really confident I will make the deadline. Just letting you know I haven't given up yet! :-)

edit: just read gently's post, glad to know I'm not the only one a bit worried. Let's try harder ;-)

Last edited by Whisky (November 25, 2015 1:03 pm)

**Posted by nakahara** November 25, 2015 2:24 pm

I know what you are speaking about, Whisky and gently.

http://harriet-spy.tumblr.com/post/133295488668/mrv3000-imagining-a-story-in-your-head

**Posted by gently69** November 25, 2015 2:48 pm

Oh, that's a good one, nakahara. Shows exactly what happens with me right now. Why is it so difficult?

**Posted by Yitzock** November 25, 2015 3:02 pm

Yes, writing can definitely feel that way, nakahara!

Seeing all your big word counts...I feel like mine might be the shortest story.

**Posted by silverblaze** November 26, 2015 3:30 pm

Oh, I love those pictures. So true.

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 28, 2015 4:15 pm

Just a little update:

- 2 fics finished in my inbox
- 6 writers telling me they won't be finished in time

What about the rest of you?

**Posted by Yitzock** November 28, 2015 4:21 pm

I'm actually doing my final edits right now to send my story to you today.

**Posted by silverblaze** November 28, 2015 6:41 pm

I'm just waiting for my second beta reader to respond, other than that it's completely finished and the first beta comments are implemented. So it's almost done and I can send it to you soon.

**Posted by BreathingIsBoring** November 28, 2015 6:44 pm

I have an eleven hour ride in the back seat of a car. I will do my very best to attempt to finish.

**Posted by Lilythiell** November 28, 2015 8:09 pm

Oh rest assured it will be finished on time, dear =)

Taking a break to watch Doctor Who, then back to the final part

**Posted by Lilythiell** November 28, 2015 11:09 pm

Bit of a silly question, because my fic will be finished tomorrow, but just in case. What time can we hand it in? Early on the 30th or later in the day?
I think I've got about 5% left to write and then it's all readproofing and waiting for my ever-so-quick betas to answer to be ready, but I can't help but worry there'll be a glitch of some kind.

On this note, I'm heading to bed to reboot the engine and be able to give the end it deserves.
'Night all!

**Posted by RavenMorganLeigh** November 29, 2015 1:06 am

Schmiezi wrote:
Here is my plan about when to post the fics. What do you think?

01.12.15 Fic 1
02.12.15 ---
03.12.15 Fic 2
04.12.15 ---
05.12.15 Fic 3
06.12.15 ---
07.12.15 Fic 4
08.12.15 ---
09.12.15 Fic 5
10.12.15 ---
11.12.15 Fic 6
12.12.15 ---
13.12.15 Fic 7
14.12.15 Fic 8
15.12.15 Fic 9
16.12.15 Fic 10
17.12.15 Fic 11
18.12.15 Fic 12
19.12.15 Fic 13
20.12.15 Fic 14
21.12.15 Fic 15
22.12.15 Fic 16
23.12.15 Fic 17
24.12.15 Fic 18
25.12.15 Fic 19
26.12.15 Fic 20
27.12.15 Fic 21

There are a few gaps in the beginning. If someone has something to fill them (pics, fun fics, whatever), please contact me.

Could you be so kind as to make me last, or as late as possible?

**Posted by silverblaze** November 29, 2015 11:06 am

Don't forget that the file converting and testing with the preview function also takes some time. Last year it took me almost a day, hopefully it'll be quicker this year.

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 29, 2015 11:43 am

Three fics that are finished and seven writers telling me they will be late.

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 29, 2015 11:44 am

I must admit that I am getting kind of nervous.

Edit: Please don't get me wrong. I know that each and every of you has a good reason why they are late. But at the moment, it looks like there will be fics posted on 1st December, 3rd December and 5th December, and then there will be a looooong gap.

Last edited by Schmiezi (November 29, 2015 11:47 am)

**Posted by silverblaze** November 29, 2015 12:51 pm

Nooo, mine will be on time.

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 29, 2015 12:53 pm