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Question of the day part 6
Rose:
--- Quote from: Carter-Orange on August 15, 2012, 10:36:33 AM ---Song For The Undead
Why I'd Do It All Again
Ground Zero
Homecoming
Just One Kiss
I'd pick these because they're some of my favourites and also because they show the diversity in the type of stories written about the boys.
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Awww thanks Steph!
Rose:
Here's a question...I'm sure I asked it before but it needs to come up again.
Why do you feel certain stories are talked about a lot/are popular? I mean we've all seen people come up with different theories. The "oh only people in a clique get noticed" or "people do nothing but brown nose when they mention stories instead of ones they like" or "it's because I write slash no one notices what else I write", etc. So what do you think?
I think a lot of it has to do with how well written it is. I know for me, I'm not going to rave about a story unless I really loved it. Hell half the stories I rave about aren't even posted here, the writers aren't even around anymore LOL. A story is popular based on three things: genre, quality of writing, and what boy it features. Which is more important varies. Romance is huge but there's romances that go ignored here. Quality of writing can get a usually ignored genre noticed but there's plenty of amazing stories that fly under the radar. What Boy it features though is usually a given though. A Nick story will always get noticed more than a Howie story LOL.
It's not that complicated, to me anyway.
Carter-Orange:
--- Quote from: Rose on August 15, 2012, 12:55:28 PM ---Here's a question...I'm sure I asked it before but it needs to come up again.
Why do you feel certain stories are talked about a lot/are popular? I mean we've all seen people come up with different theories. The "oh only people in a clique get noticed" or "people do nothing but brown nose when they mention stories instead of ones they like" or "it's because I write slash no one notices what else I write", etc. So what do you think?
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For me, I don't care who writes it, as long as the story is something I like and is well written.
I suppose Nick stories are always going to be more popular than the rest, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't read a Howie story, because I would if it looked like something I'd enjoy.
I agree with Rose though, a story is popular because of the quality of writing and which boy it is (usually).
julilly:
--- Quote from: kevmylove on August 15, 2012, 02:57:06 AM ---Which brings me to a question...Do you ever feel like you're done with writing Fanfics? What are some of the reasons you want to quit and some of the reasons you don't quit?
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I would be half-tempted to say no to this but then I think about what I was telling you earlier on Twitter. My last chapter was posted a year and a half ago. I'd say it's safe to say I already am done. :(
FrickingKaos:
When I compliment someone for their writing it is genuine. I don't read anything to please someone or because it is popular/unpopular. I like what I like. Sometimes I also forget old stories I've read and certain ones stick, that's why I mention them more than others. Doesn't mean the writer is horrible, just that I do read a lot of stories.
I tried reading Oreos For Breakfast, I didn't really get into it, I'm not usually into visuals or stories with a lot of sex. I like romance mixed with something else to be different. I like Karah's stories because she adds drama or comedy, I like comedy a lot. I really enjoyed Just One Kiss because of that as well. The comedy kept me interested :)
I think a story becomes popular because of the quality of writing. I am more likely to read a Nick centered story, but I like group centered as well. I have read ones about the other guys also.
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