I think I'm gonna write my first FMA chapter fic...

[sonjajade]

I haven't written anything longer than a one shot in a very long time.  I've got a great idea for a longer Braeda/Chris fic, I'm just nervous about getting it all done.  I don't want to get halfway through it and then quit.  So I guess I need to sit down and do an outline, and then do my best to stick to it.

I also guess I need to hire a beta for this project.  And I might try to do manips for the chapters as well.  Maybe.  If I didn't have a baby I could probably manage that lol.

So, outlining.  Anyone have any tips for me?  I'm terrible about using them and I really want to get into the habit of using them.  I miss writing long fics. 

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[bay115.livejournal.com]

Oh, good luck with your first FMA chaptered fic! :D

As for outlining, I first break the outline up into sections by chapter. For each chapter I then type up a quick summary of the scenes I plan to put in there. Sometimes a scene will be a bit long/have a lot going on, so I then type up some major points going on with that scene.

There is one outline I have been working for my upcoming fic I plan to use for the next fmabigbang that I can email to you if you want an example. However, for that story I only got at least through the beginning of the second chapter. x_x There are some scenes/arcs I already thought of for my chaptered fic (written those in a notebook), but I'm just figuring out when those scenes/arcs can be introduced.

To tell the truth, half the time I don't stick to my outlines. XD; Whether I'm doing stories with original or canon characters, they're the ones calling the shots over the plot usually, LOL. So yeah, I wouldn't worry too much about sticking to the outline all the way through if Breda and Chris want the plot go different.