So, it is party time again, folks!

[wiseheart]

Each year this time, we launch my virtual birthday party, which starts on October 1 and ends on October 9 at midnight, sharp. The goals of the party are to post as many comments and collapse as many threads as possible, on as many new pages as we can. It is always great fun, as you can see if you check out the similar entries of the last few years.

This year, I'll also throw the real party at mid-time - and post the recipes of all the food that will be there for you, so that you can all participate if you want to. Virtual food has no calories.

Fandom-related discussions are as welcome as the ones about coffee or chocolate (just to name a few favourites from previous years), and, of course, pictures and recipes of birthday cakes. ;)

So, drop by, tell your story, post your pics or silly poems, ask questions you always wanted to ask and have a good time!

Soledad, in excited expectation




Oh, and by the way, to provide birthday gifts hobbit-style, I've got a revived story and a Kansas 2 update for you.

Enjoy!

Comments

[espresso-addict.livejournal.com]

When I was trying to decide what to do for my A'levels my French teacher took me aside & told me not to do languages because nearly everyone ended up in translation, & there was no pay to be had. From other translators I know, it does sound an interesting, relatively low stress job that can be done from home.

[rcfinch.livejournal.com]

Yes, it's relatively low stress, even with deadlines, if you are able to work according to schedule. That the schedule is your own, is an added benefit.

[espresso-addict.livejournal.com]

I'm quite bad at working out how long it will take me to do something -- when I freelanced, I had to get my project manager husband to help in estimating.

[rcfinch.livejournal.com]

Well, you know how many days you have and how many pages your text has. That makes the calculation relatively easy. The last week is for making corrections. And I always add some extra pages every week in case something unforeseen happens.

[espresso-addict.livejournal.com]

I suppose the difficulty level is likely to be relatively constant throughout; whereas writing nonficion one has to allocate enough time for the literature survey, and some parts are a lot less formulaic than others.

[rcfinch.livejournal.com]

Generally speaking, that's true.