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The BSB fanfic related pet peeve thread
cabybakes:
--- Quote from: Chaos on February 21, 2009, 09:22:53 AM ---
Also note, even if you recognize something from your writing in threads like this, remember that there are exceptions to every rule. Just because you (proverbial, not you specifically ;)) do something mentioned here, doesn't make your writing bad by any means--it's just something that you may want to be aware of when you are writing and make decisions like "is this really necessary to the story/does it serve a purpose other than to show that I like it?".
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And also, one person's pet peeve is not another person's pet peeve...
Chaos:
^very true also!
julilly:
--- Quote from: cabybakes on February 21, 2009, 10:08:04 AM ---And also, one person's pet peeve is not another person's pet peeve...
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This is definitely true, though a lot of times writers don't realize it's something they're doing
RokofAges75:
Or they do realize it, but since it's not their pet peeve, they don't care.
It's all a matter of fact and opinion. There are some pet peeves we've talked about on here, which, in fact, constitute poor writing. Poor grammar, for instance. No expert on writing will ever tell you it's okay to publish something that is chock full of grammar errors, unless they're there intentionally as part of a character's own writing or dialect or something, or that it's okay to write a novel that is all one paragraph.
But a lot of the other things we complain about - banners, song lyrics, lengthy description, etc. - are just a matter of opinion. There are bestselling, highly-regarded, published novelists who use lyrics in their books and write lengthy, wordy descriptions. And banners are the online equivalent to the cover of a book. Sure, as a writer, you might want to take the opinions of other writers and your own readers into consideration. .. but when it all comes down to it, you need to do what you feel fits your story and your style the best. Our styles and tastes are all different, so definitely, one person's pet peeve may be another person's love.
Still funny to see what drives everyone nuts though LOL.
Carter-Orange:
OMG a whole chapter of just song lyrics and nothing else? That's not a story at all!
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