Fanfic question

[estepheia]

A question to those of you who are reading Four Fear:
Do you think the story would work better if I called Oz by his nickname instead of Danny or Daniel? When I started writing this story it was supposed to be short and the use of his real name didn't matter so much. I wanted to show Oz dormant in Danny, but the focus shifted away from him as the characters started to live in my head.
This is a pretty long story now, I'm beginning to feel I should have stuck with 'Oz' - especially since the story has several references to The Wizard of Oz. I was trying to come up with a situation where he gets the nickname Oz, but drew a blank. So, should I go back and re-edit the story? Kick out most of the Daniels and Dannys? Or shall I keep it as it is for now, and make the change when I send the story off for a final beta read?

Comments

[ladycat777.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. I might go back and add some Oz's, actually. Especially when others refer to him; you don't really have to explain it, but I think if it's *there*, in the beginning, it might flow a little better? Doesn't have to be added now, though; before the final beta is good.

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dear. That's what I thought as well. I just needed an extra nudge to send me over, you know?