Open Thread: Oracle Hotline

[mithen]

To continue in the vein of last week, what's your LEAST favorite superpower to write? What gives you constant fits--either you can't find the right words or the logistics of it completely baffle you? Mine might be enhanced speed--I can never figure out how the world would seem to someone living at that pace. People mentioned that as a favorite last week and I can see it being an interesting challenge, but I'll stick to flying. *grin*

In writing news, I've spent most of this week struggling with some level of RSI in my right hand--nothing agonizing, just a wandering stiffness/ache in my fingers/wrist/elbow, but I'm trying to be proactive before it gets bad. So lots of time spent seeing if I can get the hang of some voice recognition software, since typing is okay but mousing is pretty painful...and not lots of time writing. I'm also at the planning stages of a couple of things, which has meant slower work anyway! But overall not a satisfying week. I hope it was better for you!

Comments

[prince0froses]

My least favorite to write is Rose's enhanced body which includes a subtle but agonizing super strength/speed/perception/agility and a healing factor. Wolverine without the claws. It is my least favorite because of how much of a pain it is to remember to factor in when doing POV segments starring her, especially the perception bits. Heightened senses in general are a pain to include when writing from the point of view of a character who has them. I guess that counts for the vampires as well.

[mithen]

Absolutely agreed about heightened perception being a real problem to write sometimes. It can be fun in certain situations (playing with scent, or subtle sounds) but remembering it all the time as a writer can be a real pain. Plus, it can really mess with plot now and then! Why CAN'T Clark just find anyone based on their heartbeat? That would bring an abrupt end to a lot of storylines…