*waves*

[jakuako.livejournal.com]

1. Are you a writer, beta or cheerleader?
Yes. :B Mostly writer, occasionally beta (when I have the time), always cheerleader (though I can sometimes be quite bad about commenting...).
2. Will you be working on a single project or multiple projects?
Multiple. Lots and lots. And lots.
3. Are you participating in any fests, exchanges or challenges?
I've just done canon fest and nextgen fest, currently working on my glompfest entry (<3). Other than that I just have lots of old, dusty WIPs. Poor little guys sitting around all unloved....
4. What is your goal (wordcount) per month?
Hmm...I hadn't thought of one. Of course, it won't be put into effect until after finals, but in two weeks I may start out with 5k per month and see where that gets me. :D
5. What are your project(s) about? (If it's a secret, we understand)
Glompfest is uber mega secret! :x As for my WIPs, I'm currently focussing all my energy on a chaptered post-war AU fic in which the wizarding world turns on Harry in the absence of a uniting threat, and he must rely on biographer!Draco to get him out of trouble. 8D In between this I'm halfheartedly studying for finals.
6. Is there anything else you want us to know about you?
Well, I'm old to the fandom but new(ish) to LJ (want to be friends??) and I have little to show for my years of devotion to H/D because I'm such a horrible, terrible procrastinator. :/ I'm addicted to fests because, with a deadline and someone waiting on me, I always finish what I set out to do. I'm pretty chatty as well, so watch your comments if you don't want to have to read a novel-length reply. :))) Also, I'm totally intimidated by all of you with looong masterlists, hundreds of friends, and more comments than skin cells. Yeah, you know who you are.

Comments

[misbehavingmom.livejournal.com]

OMG, I could have written 3/4's of this about myself!!! And I completely understand about being intimated by those writers, they scared me silly forever.....turns out the ones I've talked to are super nice and friendly ;)

[jakuako.livejournal.com]

Oooo, a sympathetic soul! *squishes you* I used to lurk in those writers' great shadows, but then I took over co-modding the harryhetbigbang and used that as an excuse to connect with some of them. Hooray for mingling! I must admit at the risk of appearing a stalker that I've seen you around and admired your friendliness, so I'm pleased to have a word now. 8D

[misbehavingmom.livejournal.com]

Good plan on being a co-mod. That's basically what I did w/this comm and over on Chatzy.com I do believe we're going to get along fabulously! And please stalk me...it makes me feel loved! *mbm is a horrible lurker/stalker*

[jakuako.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I've heard Chatzy mentioned a couple times but I'm not entirely sure what it is. That is, I know it's online chat but for whom and what purpose? Thanks for the friending! Done it back, and now I can stalk you properly. (:

[icicle33]

haha...I totally sympathize about being intimidated by a lot of the great writers. I'm glad to know I'm not alone. I don't even really think I understand lj etiquette. I'm always like well I've commented a few times with this person/that person...or I really admire this person's work...should I friend them? Will they think it's strange and random? Lol.

I can't wait to read about biographer!Draco. I've never read a fic with him in that role and I can just imagine the fights that would occur between Harry and Draco while working together. Well, until the hot sex occurs of course.
= )

[jakuako.livejournal.com]

Hee! I'm in the same boat as you with friending. In general, I like to connect with someone before off and friending them, but really, there's no rule about it.

I think I've deduced that lj etiquette is there is no etiquette. Well, other than give credit where credit is due, leave love where love is wanted, and otherwise be friendly and forward. Honestly, forwardness is the best policy. If you want to comment on something, do it! If you want to pm someone, do it! If you want to friend someone, do it! .... *scampers off to friend you*

Thanks so much for your interest in my story! It really spurs on the bunnies in my head. :)))

[a-clairvoyante.livejournal.com]

that bit with the great writers - totally true :D
And that bit with the finals - totally true (althrough in a year ;))

And about that story of yours - get your finals done and hurry to the writing!

(I'm not sure about my English here.. :/ might be kindafunny. Sorry about that.)

[jakuako.livejournal.com]

Your English is superb! :) We seem to be on the same brainwave in many places. Good to know there are some people around who are feeling the same way I am. Thanks for that boost for my story; it really helps inspire writing when I know there are interested readers!

[talekayler.livejournal.com]

*wibbles* I'm terrified of friending those big authors, especially if I've flailed over their writing in secret. I like knowing the person a bit before I friend, conversations through comments, or even just browsing through unlocked entries. And I'm a bit of a bad commenter unless it's recent. :/

But yay, Glompfest! \o/ And those poor WIP, WORK ON THEM!! *\o/* They know they're loved though, how else would you have come up with them? ;) Especially that one. Ostracized!Harry.... ♥

We can procrastinate together! Even with fests - Yay, deadlines! - I still manage to put it off until a week or so before it's due, even when I know how I want to go, and have if half-written.

[jakuako.livejournal.com]

I agree; I like to PM them before I add them. I also agree with the comments. It's weird to comment on something very old, though I know the author still appreciates it. P:

Hehe, I don't think we should be encouraging each other to procrastinate but what the hell--deal! ;) I was so proud of myself for turning in my nextgen fest early, but I regretted it once I realised it meant sitting around and waiting impatiently for posting to begin. xD

Thanks for the pom-pom waving! 8D