Fic Talk > Featured Story of the Month
FS for August: The Frick and Frack Switch by ForeverFrick
mare:
Happy Monday everyone! time to read the next set of chapters, so let's read chapters 9 - 12 by next Monday! :)
After reading the last four chapters, I was wondering if you ever got confused while writing this story? I mean keeping them straight and who was talking. I know if I was trying to do what you are doing in this, I would be making mistakes left and right lol
Also, what made you decide not to let the guys know what was going on with Nick and Brian? (so far, I'm only on chapter 8 so that might change.)
Did you crack yourself up while writing this? For some reason, I can picture you laughing as you wrote this. LOL
ForeverFrick:
--- Quote from: mare on August 15, 2011, 05:47:28 AM ---Happy Monday everyone! time to read the next set of chapters, so let's read chapters 9 - 12 by next Monday! :)
After reading the last four chapters, I was wondering if you ever got confused while writing this story? I mean keeping them straight and who was talking. I know if I was trying to do what you are doing in this, I would be making mistakes left and right lol
Also, what made you decide not to let the guys know what was going on with Nick and Brian? (so far, I'm only on chapter 8 so that might change.)
Did you crack yourself up while writing this? For some reason, I can picture you laughing as you wrote this. LOL
--- End quote ---
I actually didn’t confuse myself too much. Luckily I’m always picturing the story in my mind as I write, which helped me greatly. My main problem was making sure that it was coming across on paper for the reader! That was trickier. I was taking a visual problem and turning it into a written story.
Hmm... that’s a good question about why they didn’t immediately tell the other BSB. As far as Nick is concerned, I think he relies heavily on Brian. Since Brian has the same problem, he didn’t have to tell him and he does continually ask Brian what to do. This tendency is going to become important towards the end of the story. Furthermore, I didn’t think Nick would admit to Kevin he couldn’t handle something on his own. :)
I see Brian, on the other hand, as more of a leader and decided that he would try to figure it out on his own before going to others. Of course, come to think of it, Brian would’ve probably been the opposite of Nick and run straight to Kevin if he was going to tell anyone.
YES! I laughed throughout the story. Which I take as a good sign. If I think something it funny, usually there’s at least someone out there who thinks the same. The chapters where I don’t crack myself up are the ones where I go back and see what I can change. I really did love writing this story, and I’d like to do another comedy/dramedy similar to this in the future. I’m just waiting for the right idea.
mare:
We're entering the final stretch for this story, so let's read chapters 13 - 15 by Friday!
I enjoy asking everyone this question once we get this far along and that's what was your favorite chapter or scene to write?
Is there anything you wrote in the story that you wish you could change?
I enjoyed the last set of chapters, they were insightful and showed a more generous side to Nick. I like how that surprised Brian. I also enjoyed AJ's reaction to them telling him what was going on.
I don't really think I have any questions for you concerning those chapters, but if anyone else does, feel free to jump in! Also that above question is for anyone who has read the story.
Happy reading! :)
Alexsgirl_ritz:
I just finished reading the story and I loved it! :) but there were just times when I was confused then I had to remind myself that Nick is in Brian's body and Brian is in Nick's.... :)
I know that this is fan fiction and everything could happen but was Brian really mad at Nick for having a solo CD? When the BSB took a break after Black and blue, and Nick released his solo stuff, that was the time I was preparing for my wedding, got married and started a family. I was not an active fan even when they released Never Gone. That's why I was not aware of issue. Fans thought Nick split the group by releasing a solo album?
ForeverFrick:
OK, absolutechaos is doing that thing again where it keeps logging me off. lol It's been doing it a little since last week, and now I can't quote. We'll see if this posts... *crosses fingers*
Hm... my favorite part to write? I really enjoyed the scene where Brian wakes up in Nick's body. I loved the little clues leading up to it and then how Brian realized he wasn't himself. In general, my favorite parts of this story are simply where Nick and Brian are just by themselves talking or bantering. It was really fun to write both of their characters and I like how the dynamic between them changes throughout the chapters.
As for what I would change, I would actually probably make it a little longer. My problem was that I was running out of humorous material and I didn't want to drag it out too much. This was my first story where I really focused on the comedy aspect, and I didn't want to drive it into the ground. Also, while some of the more serious pieces of the storyline were important and I wanted the story to be meaningful, I think there are a few places where I could've balanced the comedy with the drama a little better. Like a Friends episode: there will be a serious conversation or scene, and then it will end with a great one-liner. But practice makes perfect, so I'll keep it in mind for next time!
Alexsgirl, I'm glad you enjoyed the story. :) You're right, since it's on paper, you do have to visualize in your head sometomes who is who to make it make sense. It was a little tricky. And yes, there was some ill-will when Nick ventured out as a solo artist. Although the events, of course, in this story are my speculation, I'd imagine Brian would've been one of the ones to take it the hardest and take it personally
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version