Fic Talk > Writer's Circle
Let's ring in the new year with some praise!
honey:
I'm not the only one who's going to answer this am I? Julie, you made it up... Where's your answers????
RokofAges75:
Yay for meeting Sarah! You can talk shop in person... among other things LOL. Yeah, I'm going to answer.
mare:
I am almost done with mine.
mare:
1. What was your biggest writing- or fanfic-related accomplishment of 2008?
I would have to say actually finishing The Thirteenth Step. I was in such a negative fanfic writing place this year and really wanted to quit altogether and truthfully still do, but even feeling that way I decided to crack down and finish the story and I'm so glad I did. I plan on finishing off the other two I'm working on before the end of the school year.
2. What do you feel was the best piece of writing you did this year? It can be a whole story or just a certain chapter or scene. Give us a link or, if it's a really short excerpt (like a paragraph), post it here.
I would say A Day in the Life of a Lima Bean would probably be the best thing I have written this year even though it's almost more than a year old.
http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8674&chapter=2
3. Which of your own stories are you most proud of, and why? (This doesn't have to be one written in 2008).
This is a tough one because like Kelly said, for the most part I'm proud of most of my stuff for different reasons and the answer to this question will probably change from day to day. I have to say it's a tie between two of them. Season's of Change (The second story of Mel's Tree) and Shadow Woods.
Season's because I just feel like it was the best writing I've done to date. Most of that story came from my heart and overall it seemed to really touch people way more than anything I've ever written before.
Shadow Woods because it really flowed nicely and seemed to really surprise people with the twist it took at the end. I love surprising people like that.
4. Give us a link to one of your own stories that you feel is undiscovered or underappreciat ed, and tell us why you think it's worthy of being read.
I don't know if any of my stuff is really undiscovered but because I started writing such a long time ago there are a lot of stories I wrote earlier on that I feel like a lot of the newer people don't even know exist. Not to sound full of myself lol but I think most of them are worthy of checking out. I feel like some of that stuff is much better than the stuff I'm writing now because I had more passion for writing fanfics at the time. But if I had to pick one...hrmm I guess I'd go with Separate Ways. It's the only time I've written a totally fictitious family around the real life boys. Nick's family was completely fabricated and in that process I fell in love with the older brother I created for him. It's probably the only story where I've had a female co-lead in as well and chapters where it was just the brother and the girl and nothing about the boys at all. I guess it's the furthest from a me story you could get but yet I think it's a very me story at the same time.
http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=692
I don't plug myself all that often but if you are looking for totally BSB centered stuff to read like the old days of fanfic, check out my earlier stuff. Okay enough about me...what do YOU think about me? lmao :P
5. Switching over to praise for other writers, give us a link to someone ELSE'S story that you feel is undiscovered or underappreciat ed. Again, tell us why you think this story is worthy of being read.
Again, this is a tough one because I haven't really read all that much lately but an oldie but a goodie that I hope people would check out is a short story called The One With Nick by Mersey. Everyone knows she's one of my favorite authors (and people) but this story kind of sums up why. It's simple with so many layers and so beautifully written. I hope you guys check it out.
http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=2128
6. What was the best story you discovered in 2008? Provide a link, and tell why you liked it.
I am very sad to say that not only has my passion for writing waned over the years but my passion for reading has as well. There aren't that many stories I've read over the past few years but I can say the one I did discover this year and found I really am enjoying when it's updated (Which isn't very often) is Thicker Than Blood by Rebellious One. Whenever I can find a summary that has me intrigued enough to actually open the story it's always a bonus but, then the plot just kind of sucked me in. It's a very unique story with a lot of action and twists and turns. Plus, I always have a soft spot for fics where the boys are brothers as long as it's well written.
http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8918
7. Name an AC author who impressed you this year (with their writing, their updating, whatever it may be LOL), and tell us why.
I would have to say Kelly has impressed me with her writing overall this year. That would be Honey. She knows I haven't read a whole lot by her because the stories she writes aren't usually the kind I will read, but what I admired most about her is how she allowed herself to step so far out of her comfort zone to try new things. She wrote original fics, different fandoms and started a suspense which showed her true talent for diversity. I think that takes guts and real passion for writing. Kudos to her!
8. Do you have any writing- or fanfic-related resolutions for 2009? If so, what are they?
I guess like I said earlier, my goal is to finish the two fanfics I'm currently working on and then to really focus my attention on my original fics. Lima has been calling my name but I've been ignoring her, mostly because I'm scared to just jump out there and do it.
Rose:
1. What was your biggest writing- or fanfic-related accomplishment of 2008?
Of 2008? lol Um...Oh to start turning a fanfic into Original Fiction. It's further along than I've ever posted. It's been a long time since I've done OF so it feels good to convert a story to that just to see if I can. It's not done yet, but I'm happy with what it is so far.
2. What do you feel was the best piece of writing you did this year? It can be a whole story or just a certain chapter or scene. Give us a link or, if it's a really short excerpt (like a paragraph), post it here.
The best? I would probably say Born To Be. I feel that idea is really one of my better ones, plus I managed to keep Nick a BSB which I don't do very often lol.
http://www.absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8954
3. Which of your own stories are you most proud of, and why? (This doesn't have to be one written in 2008).
00Carter. It's not completely mine, but it's totally taken on a life of it's own. It's diverse, it has interesting characters, it's got action and it's hilarious. So I'm very proud of what a random line about Nick and hot cocoa turned into.
4. Give us a link to one of your own stories that you feel is undiscovered or underappreciat ed, and tell us why you think it's worthy of being read.
Of my own? I'd say Born To Be. It doesn't get a lot of attention. It's fantasy sure, but it's also an interesting story basically all about possibilities and destiny once it gets deep enough. The boys are still BSB but not in the way you'd expect them to be.
5. Switching over to praise for other writers, give us a link to someone ELSE'S story that you feel is undiscovered or underappreciat ed. Again, tell us why you think this story is worthy of being read.
Someone else's story...
It hasn't been updated in awhile, but I discovered this cute story called "Calling Nick Devine". It's an original twist on a guardian angel story. Only two chapters in, but I really liked a new take on an overdone plot line.
http://www.absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=9200
6. What was the best story you discovered in 2008? Provide a link, and tell why you liked it.
http://www.absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8904
How to Save A Life. I'm wishing this was updated more. It's inspired by a Nickelback music video, but to turn the whole thing in a story so Nick could save people to keep his own life span going? Very new fanfic concept.
7. Name an AC author who impressed you this year (with their writing, their updating, whatever it may be LOL), and tell us why.
Julie. This already awesome writer who rocks at anything romance or medical related, surprised me with ideas we came up with not only for a new project between her, me, and Dee...but with 00Carter in general. She swears she's not good with sci-fi but brainstorms a whole sci-fi episode and does her parts quite well. Then she turns around and does that horror challenge that was so well written and flowed nicely that I was really impressed. She keeps saying she's not that versatile, but from what I've seen, she doesn't realize how well rounded she really is.
8. Do you have any writing- or fanfic-related resolutions for 2009? If so, what are they?
To finish Divisions of Reality. It's getting close to the end lol, so I'd love to finish it. Finish Rehab. To post my new collab project eventually.
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