User blog comment:The Zero of Faram/Guardians' Peril: Chapter 3/@comment-26403279-20150526204511/@comment-26403279-20150527203148

^Don't worry. I've got experience with this. You have your plot all lined up. I can really see it. It's just that with the deadlines you set up, you rush things and get nervous. The first was great because there was no pressure on you. Like I said, feel free to go at your own pace. Or how's this: split up this story if you still feel pressure. I assure you, no one will judge (til you really become well known, that is ^_^). The biggest pitfalls (though I have to say, are debatable) are 1) reading the story too much from your head and 2) rambling, and 3) plot holes. The first 3-7 (depends on the person, btw) fanfics are difficult. It gets almost exponentially better though with consistant effort, I promise. Most storylines (if you feel confident enough to change it, go ahead, but this is usually what draws readers in most) go by this format: Intro (optional) -> start -> the change -> new settlement -> character development -> learning the change -> more development -> the mission is revealed -> start of journey. The rest of it pans out differently, but you get the point.  Hope this helps! ;)