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What will you read?
kevmylove:
I like reading Humor/Angst/Drama/Romance and maybe Alternate Universe like Mare said as long as it's about the boys I'm there. But if I read the first chapter and I don't really get where it's going I'm not reading anymore...that kinda goes with myself if I write two or three pages and it doesn't make sense to me...I erase it. LOL but I will read almost anything...
Like everyone else I totally avoid reading slash and visuals...I like the more subtle approach and I just can't see the guys doing things to each other...in that sense.
It's understood that most people don't have time to read and what time they have they spend writing on their own...but it's always nice to recieve a review especially from some of the well known authors on AC. Luckily I've received a couple and hope they keep coming. :D ;) :)
RokofAges75:
I can be picky too, especially in the last few years... I think my standards have gone up, compared to when I first started reading fanfic...
I don't automatically avoid ANYTHING at all costs, but in general...
Things I look for when wanting to read a fanfic:
- A story about Brian, Nick, AJ, or the whole group. I don't know why, but I tend not to like reading Howie- or Kevin-driven stories. (Not ALWAYS, just in general.)
- DRAMA!!! And I mean the angsty, deep-seeded, intense kind of drama, not petty relationship drama. And not "I was raped and abused by my ex, and now I can't trust men; will you teach me to love again?" type drama either.
- Perhaps some suspense or mystery... those tend to draw me in too, as they're intended to.
- A nice romantic subplot with a likeable girl that doesn't completely DOMINATE the story.
- This should be closer to the top of the list... a decent writer!!! An author who knows how to string words together in an interesting way, without being too wordy, and can demonstrate the use of proper English grammar and mechanics. If I cringe too much at the first chapter because of a glaring lack of punctation or paragraphing, there's really no hope of me continuing to read the story.
Things I don't enjoy reading and avoid:
- AUs... unless the summary or the "universe" sounds REALLY interesting and pulls me in. I've read some amazing AUs, but in general, I much prefer the Backstreet universe.
- Sci-fi, fantasy, vampire stories, etc. Again, read some great ones, but in general, I don't go for that stuff. That's true with my reading choices outside fanfic too... except for Harry Potter.
- Romance that doesn't seem to have any other genres or subplots. Pure, straight romance, where the relationship and its ups and downs are the sole focus of the story, typically bore me. I need some kind of outside issues and drama to come in to keep me interested. I prefer romance as a subplot, compared to the WHOLE plot. Again, not always, but usually.
- Fictional siblings of the Boys. This goes in with why I don't like AU. I just prefer things to be as close to life as possible... with some creative liberties for the "fic" part of fanfic, of course. I like stories that seem like they COULD happen, or could have happened. You add some random twin sister in, and I'm just like, "Um... no." That's just me. And again, there are exceptions.
- Slash, visuals, and m-preg! Slash and m-preg - won't read them unless it's to laugh, cause I think they're hilarious. Visuals I just don't read at all, unless they're funny or I'm forced. I prefer sex scenes to be in the context of a larger novel with a plot.
There, 5 for each.
honey:
It all makes sense now why none of you read my stuff hahahaha! That's ok though. I still love ya and at least there are some that you like. There's hope for the fanfic world yet!
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on March 27, 2007, 11:08:00 PM ---- DRAMA!!! And I mean the angsty, deep-seeded, intense kind of drama, not petty relationship drama. And not "I was raped and abused by my ex, and now I can't trust men; will you teach me to love again?" type drama either.
--- End quote ---
Ok, I have a question then, and this is not just for Julie because I've heard lots of people say things similar to this, but what kind of drama do you mean if not relationship, rape, abuse, type stuff? Like some exapmles?
I'm just curious because we all use the terms drama and angst so loosely. Do you mean like addiction, mental illness, physical disabilities, ...losing a leg... (hehe just kidding you know I loved broken) because I know for me personally a good medical drama or addiction drama can be fine once in a while but I get so worn out on them so fast, but what other kind of drama is there?
nicksgal:
I've yet to see good drama... Whether fictional or real life.
Everything I've come into contact with is so petty....
So if anyone wants to explain this to me too, I'm all ears. :)
mers:
Things I look for when wanting to read a fanfic:
Genre: drama, angst, suspense, action/adventure/thriller
main character: im always leaning towards Nick. I like group fics...and if there are only 2 of them, i lean more for nick/kevin or nick/aj for some reason, although nick/brian is something i'd read too.
Plot: i should be hooked on the first chap or by the 2nd, or else i tend to forget about it and not go back.
If there should be a girl character (or two) in the fic, they shouldnt be the ones telling the story. I dont quite like it when the first chapter is all abt the girl and in her POV or the chapter went on through her eyes.
What I dont really mind: AUs - where they're brothers or related to each other, friends...they must still have their personality traits.
Sci Fi / fantasy - i dont read a lot of these, but there was a time when i really love reading this genre. the writers always have awesome plots and there're always a great balance of angst and adventure in them. unfortunately, the writers i used to look for when it comes to these genres have mostly stop writing.
Things I don't enjoy reading and avoid: the slash and visuals. I do give Romance a time when i feel like the summary is good enough for me to give the first chapter a go.
There was one slash fic long ago that I read. The entire thing is about the dilemma a gay person had to go through in the public eye and being a celeb at the same time. Now that slash fic, I like! I just have to skip the slash visuals.
Above all else, it’s the lack of time that is making me not read as many stories as I used to. And I have a tendency to not write and update my fics when I’m in a reading mode, lol.
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