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Question of the day part 10
emilo:
I kind of ran into that with my FILA sequel, and ended up basically scrapping the original sequel for the new idea, with just a couple elements of the original sequel thrown in. I was able to do that easily because I hadnt started posting anything yet. The way you worded this question makes me think maybe that's not the case for you. Is there any way to maybe make your new idea some kind of big plot twist? It may be confusing to readers if they've already started reading one sequel, then there's a completely different new one. I think it's really hard to keep writing on something you're just not feeling any more, so I totally understand where you're coming from!
mare:
--- Quote from: kevmylove on September 09, 2013, 05:40:18 AM ---Hi ladies!
So I have a question...it's kinda weird and I'm not sure I'm going to ask it the right way. Here it goes...
If you were writing a sequal, but you didn't see it going anywhere and you suddenly had a new idea for it. Would you delete it and go with the new idea or would you just leave it alone?
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I think it depends on like Emily said, if you have already begun posting it or not. If you haven't, then I think changing the direction you were going is fine, but if you have already posted, I think it might be confusing for people reading if you suddenly change what's happening. Unless it's so early on in the story that the primary plot points haven't happened yet.
This is why I'm against the idea of sequels in general unless when you are writing the original you foresee a multiple story arc. I think this tends to happen to a lot of people.
mare:
After seeing what Nijintje posted in the AC confessional, about Nick not being her favorite but her story being about him, I thought this was be a good question.
Do you think people would be able to tell who your favorite BSB is just based on your fanfic writing? Are people ever surprised when you tell them who your favorite BSB is? What about if there is one you aren't particularly fond of? Do you think your writing shows it or do you think you can mask your personal feelings about the guys well enough so people can't tell one way or another?
Nijntje:
My nickname is still giving you trouble, Mare? ;)
As far as answering the question, no, I don't think people can guess who's my favorite. That is, unless you have read "Memories" (please don't, it sucks big time, I just don't have the heart to delete the thing).
Most of my stories have Nick as the main character. I think that is because he's just easy to torture ;)
When I started writing, I often chose him, because to most people he is/was the cutest/hottest, so I got more reviews (which helped me improve my writing). Nowadays, I choose him, because to me, he's still the most complex, naive, clumsy one AND the one without the whole complication called "a family". Although I could leave the wives and kids out, for some strange reason it doesn't seem fair. Did I mention I am a bit crazy sometimes?
Since Nick is somewhat my least favorite (although I usually don't categorize them as such anymore), I hope I am doing a nice job at hiding that fact.
Edit; I forgot to answer one of your questions!
Back in the day when it was really important to have a favorite, people were always surprised to find out that for me, it was and still is Kevin. Nowadays, I rarely discuss my fandom with people who aren't fans themselves. My colleagues were surprised though, seeing as my ex-boyfriend looked a lot more like Nick LOL.
mare:
Yes it is! I want to just call you Bob! Can I call you Bob? lol
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