Question for writers

[fathomlessspite]

Is it narcissistic to re-read your own fic when writing a sequel/new instalment?  Or is it good practice??  What do the writers on my flist do?

Comments

[mysecretashes.livejournal.com]

I think it's absolutely necessary, to make sure there aren't any glaring inconsistencies. I'm writing a prequel for my big bang this year, and I know I'm going to have to reference it quite a bit to get things just right. :)

[fathomlessspite]

Good good, I just realised I'd never asked anyone else what they do before and then someone pulled me up on it and I was like, well duh, of course I'd re-read!
Inconsistencies really bug me as well so this is the best way to avoid them :)