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Questions to ponder part 11
RokofAges75:
How would you describe your writing style?
My writing style is descriptive and dramatic. I almost always write in past tense, usually in third person, though occasionally I will write in first. My style tends to differ depending on what point of view I'm writing in.
If you do use a female lead or any other lead besides the boys, do they tend to follow a pattern? Do you tend to use the same characters?
I tend to put a piece of myself into my female characters, but I try to use different pieces for different characters to make them different from each other. So while there may be some similarities between some characters, most of them are pretty different. I don't know that they follow any specific pattern.
What do you think are the biggest misconceptions in fanfic or maybe the specific genres you tend to write?
I think one misconception in fanfic in general, as well as in the genres I write, is that it's just a way for us to write out our ridiculous fantasies. Most of the stuff I write is far from a fantasy.
Use either the last story you worked on or the one you are currently working on to answer the following questions. The last story I worked on that is currently online is my BSB/Harry Potter crossover, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Backstreet Boy," so that's what I'll answer these questions about.
Have you updated it regularly? If not, why? LOL Not at all. I started writing this story during spring break 2012 and was on such a roll with it that I decided to start posting it that same week. Of course, as soon as break ended and I got busy with work again, I stopped writing it and lost my flow. I stopped posting it after the first three chapters, even though I had more written, and decided to wait until I got on a roll with it again to keep posting. I haven't updated it or written regularly on it since.
Is it something you normally write or is/was it out of your comfort zone? Completely out of my comfort zone. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, but I don't usually write fantasy, I've never written a true crossover (that wasn't just a spoof) before, so those elements make it something very different for me.
What made you decided to write it? I love Harry Potter, but never got into Harry Potter fanfic. I did, however, attempt to write a Harry Potter/BSB crossover about ten years ago. I didn't get very far on it (maybe 2 chapters?) and don't really remember what the plot was going to be, but the basic premise of a HP/BSB crossover stuck with me. Somehow this idea for one came together, and it was a lot better than the original idea could have been, so I decided to give it a shot.
How were the reviews? Did you get a lot of feedback? The first three chapters that I posted back in 2012 got a few reviews, and people seemed interested. I also posted it on fanfiction.net and have gotten a few reviews there.
Do you plan on completing it? Yes. I actually finished Chapter 8 a couple of weeks ago and figure I'm about a quarter of the way through it. I have a pretty solid outline for the rest, so now it's just a matter of actually writing it.
Are there plans for a sequel or was it a sequel? In a way, this is sort of a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but I don't plan to write any subsequent stories.
Overall were you/are you happy with the result? I do really like this story so far, and I love the ideas I have for it. I just need to be in the right mindset to continue writing it.
Alexsgirl_ritz:
Use either the last story you worked on or the one you are currently working on to answer the following questions. I'll based my answer with the only story I am working on: The other side of NC
Have you updated it regularly? If not, why?
Sadly, No. Aside from I don't have time to write because I have a baby, err, toddler, render overtime at the office everyday, and started a small business; I am stuck with my current storyline. I mean, I have the ending/resolution to the current mission but I feel like there should be a chapter or scene between the last posted chapter and my ending. I just can't figure out how to write that.
Is it something you normally write or is/was it out of your comfort zone?
I know I am a romance writer but writing TOSONC doesn't feel like it's out of my comfort zone.
What made you decided to write it?
I loved the idea.
How were the reviews? Did you get a lot of feedback?
Just a few but all of them matters. It really means a lot when someone appreciates your work.
Do you plan on completing it?
Yes! Definitely. I have ideas for new stories but I told myself that I will not start writing new stories until this one is finished.
Are there plans for a sequel or was it a sequel?
Yes. If the readers would like the plot for the sequel.
Overall were you/are you happy with the result?
Yes.
mare:
How would you describe your writing style?
Dialogue and action driven, multiple points of view, usually in first person. When I use third person I tend to be more descriptive.
How do you tend to portray each of the boys?
Pretty much the same from story to story. I try to keep them very much how I perceive them to be and not too out of character.
If you do use a female lead or any other lead besides the boys, do they tend to follow a pattern? Do you tend to use the same characters?
Any other lead in my stories end up being a villain. lol
What do you feel are the most overused things in fanfic?
Banners. Not even joking.
What do you think are the biggest misconceptions in fanfic or maybe the specific genres you tend to write?
My answer is pretty much the same as Julie's. I hate when people speak for everyone in saying they write to fulfill their fantasy life. I'm pretty sure my fantasies do not include maiming the guys. LOL Other people...maybe .
I'll answer the others later.
RokofAges75:
I didn't answer the overused things in fanfic question because I feel like I've answered that one so many times before, but after watching Dexter today, I thought of a new one - though I don't know if it's so much overused as just a pet peeve of mine that applies to not only fanfic, but fiction in general, especially TV shows.
I HATE when writers feel the need to ruin a perfectly good couple with the following overused storyline:
1. Life is going well for happy couple.
2. New character comes in and "befriends" one half of happy couple.
3. Other half of happy couple becomes suspicious and jealous, while significant other insists they're "just friends."
4. Annoying new character has ulterior motives, wants to be more than friends.
5. Annoying new character makes move; old character who has always been faithful suddenly becomes weak and cheats on his/her significant other.
6. Love triangle ensues.
7. Happy couple temporarily breaks up, but inevitably gets back together once cheater finally comes to his/her senses and sees annoying new character's true colors.
I hate these storylines whenever they happen in my favorite TV shows (The OC was notorious for this - Oliver, Johnny, etc.), but as I was thinking about it, I realized I've been guilty of doing this too (with Jamie in BMS). I guess it's just an easy way to create drama in a romance.
So I guess the question that comes out of this is, what have you done in your own stories that really annoys you in other people's stories? (And feel free to rant about totally unnecessary love triangles, too!)
mare:
I really stay away from stories that use that as a point of 'drama' or 'suspense' (using quotey fingers for those because I find the use of the word suspense in those love triangle/romance plots ridiculous) but it's hard to escape in TV though. That plot shows up pretty much everywhere, sadly and it almost always makes me mad. lol
As far as the actual question, I'll have to think on that. At the moment nothing is really coming to mind but I'm sure there is something, probably many things lol
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