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I noticed recently that I get a better response to my FanFic through PMs than I do on the posting threads.
I'm hoping that this trend means that people don't want to interrupt the 'flow' of the story, but it could very well mean that the comments are being withheld for other reasons, such as a majority of readers not liking the story and not wanting to post negative comments.
Well, I'm slightly masochistic and I believe that any writer who honestly wants to improve his or her mastery of the craft NEEDS to hear the negative side and use it as a counterbalance.
Please remember one thing however, my intention is not to start a battle between posters, nor am I asking for comments on anyone else's work - although they are invited to join in should THEY so choose.
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Binliner (that's Harbinger to you!)is on record saying she prefers people to post on her threads as it acts like a 'commercial break' and pads out the pages to make it look like she's written more than she really has
I am so gonna get my arse kicked for this!!!
From: home sweet home... unless i'm posting from work | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Sonnie Boy: Binliner (that's Harbinger to you!)is on record saying she prefers people to post on her threads as it acts like a 'commercial break' and pads out the pages to make it look like she's written more than she really has
I am so gonna get my arse kicked for this!!!
Actually Sonnie is right, I quite like a few posts between yesterdays and todays and tomorrows posts in my fanfics.
I'll only do it to others if other people are doing it too though. I know that, for instance, I whizzed through Grey Birds Solace tale as a result of there being no other posts, but I still enjoy reading others views on my stories.
And I am going to kick his arse!
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From: here, more often than not | Registered: Sep 2003
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And here I was going to PM you guys to say that I'm sorry I've fallen behind in the fanfic reading here again and haven't gotten to any of the recent stuff. This week, this week. By which time you'll have written 10 more pieces.....
I like to read the comments - sometimes people mention things I hadn't noticed or suggest possible endings/interpretations I hadn't thought of, through which I get more out of what I'm reading.
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I've just re-read this thread and I've got to ask you Chuckles, are you wanting us to post our comments on your stories here in this thread or in your stories actual thread?
I'm confused!
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I haven't received many PM's on my stuff, so I have to assume that most of the people who have read it are either not saying anything or are posting on the thread itself.
I really don't mind if people post in the thread.
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From: Morganfield, KY | Registered: Jul 2003
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I find it harder to comment on a multi-part story until it has arrived at some conclusion. Perhaps it comes from seeing that an author is aiming at a resolution or high point, in both character actions and plot, and I find it premature to judge until I've seen all of the essentials.
That also makes it harder to communicate how I'm enjoying a story as it unfolds, unless I use the occasional IM. A less "permanent" note seems more appropriate for a work in progress. If it's clearly a serial story, though, with well-defined episodes, notes after each installment become more worthwhile.
Also, for those who don't know recent and local traditions: Many LMBPers would begin a story on the old DC boards, using the LMBP characters, and tag it "Onevision," which by common consent meant that no comments were posted to the thread until the author signaled that he or she was finished.
From: Starhaven Consulate, City of Angels | Registered: Jul 2003
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I really enjoy all the Tag Team threads that are developing here. The different ideas, styles and use of characters is brilliant
I want to post but amn't brave enough yet! I will but first I have to kill off ... I mean write exciting stories about my own characters. Once my current Legion 35C spin-off story line is over (probably tomorrow, certainly by the end of the week) I'll dive in.
Just thought I'd post my appreciation for them here rather than on the threads themselves.
Bxx
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As someone who used to write quite a bit on the old boards I always found comments (negative and positive) on the threads a welcome sign that people were reading and (hopefully) enjoying the stories. So in my case please feel free to comment as and when.
Greys comment about onevisions versus tag teams is a good one. Although for my part I always thought the main difference was that we had set onevisions up so that only that one author could set out and tell his story, without additions from his friends that may have taken the story in directions the author did not want to go. I don’t think they were intended to stop comments but my memory may be out on that. Perhaps some of the old hands can help out here?
The tag team stories were great fun precisely because they could go of on such weird and wonderful tangents.
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The on-going tag team thread has made me laugh more than any other thread on this board....
Will try to think of some funny scenario to write into it but can't promise it'll be of a similar standard....
Almost New Kids latest Space Ranger-with-wind post made me snort lemsip through my nose - that's one way to unblock sinuses! Though not a way I'd recommend.....
thanks chuck!
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quote:Originally posted by Sonnie Bozzo: The on-going tag team thread has made me laugh more than any other thread on this board....
Will try to think of some funny scenario to write into it but can't promise it'll be of a similar standard....
Almost New Kids latest Space Ranger-with-wind post made me snort lemsip through my nose - that's one way to unblock sinuses! Though not a way I'd recommend.....
thanks chuck!
You're quite welcome Keith, but I recommend checking some of the new posts. Recent additions by Cobie, Harby, Blockhead Boy(?)(Hmm... Gotta be an innocent typo, ), FC, and others have added some bits that put mine to shame.
Free KOKO and Jinx!
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From: Westerly Rhode Island | Registered: Aug 2003
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I think I'll post a general comment on this thread - I'm a bit intimidated posting on a tag-team thread - which is a bit ironic as I can quite happily create my own universe to play with! Not in REALITY but in writing you understand, I'm not godly really, well not without a bit of cosmetics and a good bra anyway
I do try.
Honest.
don't hate me please.
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Binger, if you take a moment and reread the 'onging' thread the bit you posted to it was quite possible the single funniest bit in the entire story. And it set up a lot of the things that came after it.
I know that ABNQNK took off and ran with what you wrote, but who says you can't return the favor?
And, we could never, Ever, hate you Belinda.
Now, get in there and goof off, just like the rest of us.
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