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[usako]

How would you describe your writing style?

Descriptive. Emotional and psychological. I'm not good with action scenes and I do tend to let the characters speak and think. I rarely use the 1st person, always third person and I tend to shift from pov to pov.

How do you tend to portray each of the boys?

Pretty much the same in every chapter. Some things may change because of the plot or because it's an AU but there are some elements that never change.

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 rarely use other leads. Mostly, new characters are always the villains and the only pattern that I follow is that they are crazy. lol

What do you feel are the most overused things in fanfic?

The overused plot where a girl meet one of the guys and they immediately fall in love and said girl has a horrible past behind her. 

What do you think are the biggest misconceptions in fanfic or maybe the specific genres you tend to write?

I think that the biggest misconception is that we fanfic writers only write to realize a fantasy. It might work for half of the time but there are a lot of authors who work really hard to build a solid plotline. As for the slash... aside for being called "not inappropriate", "offensive", I think that a lot just believe that it's porn. Nope.

Use either the last story you worked on or the one you are currently working on to answer the following questions.
I'll go with the last story I've worked, though it's not on this archive. Well, it is but i have yet to translate all the chapters. lol

Have you updated it regularly? If not, why?

I don't update regularly. I'm ver bad with updates, there are times when I could update every day and others when I couldn't even write a single word. Why? Inspiration. Insecurity. The positive side is that I always know how the story has to end when I start write on it so, sooner or later, it's sure that said story would be finished.

Is it something you normally write or is/was it out of your comfort zone?
It's not something I normally write but it isn't out of my comfort zone. It started as it, because it was supposed to be a series of messages left on the phone answering machine but... it didn't work out. lol

What made you decided to write it?
The ansgt factor (being a story where Nick died and Brian had to go on alone) but the most challenging factor was to keep the reader very far from how the story would end. I didn't know if I was able to pull it off but I did and the shock of the readers was amazing. (Now I know how Moffatt feels when he writes episodes where you want to kill him. lol)

How were the reviews? Did you get a lot of feedback?

Sadly, in the Italian fandom I've only two faithful readers. The reviews were just amazing, especially the ones for the last chapter. I loved being insulted. lol

Are there plans for a sequel or was it a sequel?

There are plans for a sequel. I've left a lot of things unsaid and, given how it ended, I owe a sequel to the readers. 

Overall were you/are you happy with the result?

Overall yes. There are chapters that I could have written better but the main aim of the story was to shock the readers at the end and I've managed it. 

[mare]

Use either the last story you worked on or the one you are currently working on to answer the following questions.

I'll use Hope is the Last Thing Ever Lost

Have you updated it regularly? If not, why?
I updated very regularly

Is it something you normally write or is/was it out of your comfort zone?
It was pretty much right in the middle of my comfort zone.

What made you decide to write it?
The idea was in my head for a while and I just decided why not? The words just started pouring out of me so I went with it.


How were the reviews? Did you get a lot of feedback?
I got really good feedback on this one and gained a lot of new readers. It was the first time I didn't always have to rely on my regulars to comment because there were always new people popping up which was good since some of my regulars disappeared for this one. 

Do you plan on completing it?
It's all done!

Are there plans for a sequel or was it a sequel?
Nope

Overall were you/are you happy with the result?
I was very happy with the final product.

[Purpura Lipstick]

Use either the last story you worked on or the one you are currently working on to answer the following questions.

I am using Dark Side of the Sun for this as it is my most recent story I am working on.

Have you updated it regularly? If not, why?   I have not been able to update it regularly.  I thought I might have more time to work on it but my brain is tapped right now with weariness and TV....

Is it something you normally write or is/was it out of your comfort zone?  Nope not out of my comfort zone, just trying something new by not introducing a female character to tell most or all of the story through.  So I guess slightly out of my comfort zone for that aspect.

What made you decided to write it?  The storyline has been playing around in my head for awhile.  I've been wanting to flesh it out and see if I can get a storyline going...

How were the reviews? Did you get a lot of feedback?  Nope I don't get a lot of feedback at all.  It hardly gets read but that doesn't bother me. 

Do you plan on completing it?  Eventually, yes I plan on completing it.  It is just going to take me more time then I thought and well the thought of writing a Kevin romance and a suspense story keep tempting my muse when I do want to work on it.  That and my OFs that I want to work on.

Are there plans for a sequel or was it a sequel?   No I don't have plans for a sequel but we all know that I don't plan on making sequels but then turn around and leave them open ended for a sequel... *sigh*

Overall were you/are you happy with the result?  So far I am happy.  Howie has made himself a bigger character than I intended but it is working.   I hope I can get more written soon as I quite enjoy it so far.

[Carter-Orange]

How would you describe your writing style? I'm not too sure how I'd describe it, kind of simplistic maybe.

How do you tend to portray each of the boys? I try to keep them real but sometimes tend to exaggerate parts of their personality, like AJ will be a drama queen.

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 don't use the same characters for the female lead, sometimes they might be a little like me, other times they'll be my complete opposite.

What do you feel are the most overused things in fanfic? I'm not sure, possibly boy meets girl and fall in love instantly.  But that's not to say I don't like that kind of thing, because sometimes I'm all for a bit of romance!

What do you think are the biggest misconceptions in fanfic or maybe the specific genres you tend to write? People think we're all a bunch of crazy nutters who need to get a life lol, but that's so untrue.

Use either the last story you worked on or the one you are currently working on to answer the following questions.

Have you updated it regularly? If not, why? I haven't updated in so long, I don't even know why.  I hate that I've left it this long, and I never thought I'd be the kind of person who did it.  Maybe my mojo will return soon, I'm going to have to make a real effort to re-read it and carry on.

Is it something you normally write or is/was it out of your comfort zone? Parts of it are right up my street, but other parts are a little out of my comfort and knowledge zone and maybe that's the problem.  I need to do some serious research for it to seem accurate I think.

What made you decided to write it? I've always been interested in historical drama/romance with a bit of suffering thrown in, so figured I'd give it a go.

How were the reviews? Did you get a lot of feedback? Yes, I think it's got quite a few reviews which I'm shocked and happy about.

Do you plan on completing it? I will definitely complete it as I hate leaving things unfinished.

Are there plans for a sequel or was it a sequel? No plans at all, I like to wrap it all up in one story.

Overall were you/are you happy with the result? I'm happy with it so far I suppose.

[Sakabelle]

How would you describe your writing style?
Dramatic with a hint of comic relief. I wouldn't say my stuff is overly descriptive but I like to think that what I lack in descriptions I make up for with dialogue and characterizati on.

How do you tend to portray each of the boys?
I tend to portray them how I think of them, and for the most part that has stayed the same since I started writing fanfic (except for Nick who I no longer think of as the perfect boyfriend LOL)
Nick - Stubborn with good intentions, but kind of self-destructive.
Brian - Overly devoted family man.
AJ- Comic relief with a very addictive personality.
Howie - The glue holding the whole group together.
Kevin - A know it all who likes to give advice whether it is asked for or not.

Cliche characterizati ons, probably, but that's usually where I start and then the specific story changes each of them a bit.

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 really try not to. Admittedly some of them have the same characteristic s, but I do try to make them different in some ways. I especially tried to make Brittany different when I invented her, and to accomplish that I tried to make her a female version of Nick, actually.

What do you feel are the most overused things in fanfic?
I guess the broken girl who meets a BSB Nick and falls in love is kind of tired. I am personally also sick of the Coffee Shop AU. There is nothing glamorous about working in Starbucks. There is everything glamorous about being in a boyband and I'd rather read about that! lol

What do you think are the biggest misconceptions in fanfic or maybe the specific genres you tend to write?
Probably that it's mostly porn and that us as writers are super creepy for writing in real person fandoms. I think a lot of people, especailly people who write fan fic for fictional characters don't get that it's not about what we wish would happen in real life or specifically to these people. It's just about taking celebrities that we find interesting and utilizing their character traits and what we see in them to craft a story. A lot of the time I find myself thinking "what if..." before I start a story, and that's probably why I tend to write more canon stuff instead of AU. Of course all of us are different and write for different reasons but I don't think any of us actually want anything horrible to happen to any of the boys!

Use either the last story you worked on or the one you are currently working on to answer the following questions.
I will use Thesis of a Cruel Angel since it's my most recently updated story on AC.

Have you updated it regularly? If not, why?
I was doing pretty well when I first started posting it and then I totally fell off. I still have 5 or so chapters left unposted, which means the story is about half written.

Is it something you normally write or is/was it out of your comfort zone?
Way, way, way out of my comfort zone. I don't usually write sci fi, action or have a female lead who's so abrasive. The only thing that's keeping it in my comfort zone is the copious amount of Nick angst, and there's a lot of it.

What made you decided to write it?
After I saw one of the Evangelion movies I thought it'd be fun to drop Nick into that universe and see how I could play around with it. I outlined the entire thing and wrote the first two chapters in a day. Then I dropped it, never posted it until I picked it up again after being inspired by Make Believe. I was chugging along on it really well too!

How were the reviews? Did you get a lot of feedback?
People seemed to like it, which was cool.

Do you plan on completing it?
Yeah, I do. I just don't know when my BSB inspiration is going to come back. I wish it would. Maybe after I see their movie?

Are there plans for a sequel or was it a sequel?
There are no plans for a sequel, it will wrap up without the need for one.

Overall were you/are you happy with the result?
Yes, I am very happy with what I've written on it so far and doubly happy that I have a very detailed outline for it.

[FrickingKaos]

How would you describe your writing style?

-Variety, I write in so many different genres, but I love using a dash of comedy in everything.

How do you tend to portray each of the boys?

-Nick: usually shy, a bit stubborn but also self deprecating at times. Thinks that everyone is against him, or annoyed easily. Always cracking jokes and sometimes the one who makes light of things. It depends on the story.

Brian: The optimist of the group. Always a perfectionist but won't admit his own flaws or speak up against others until he reaches a boiling point.

Howie: most of the time he doesn't exist. When I do include him he is either really mean or he just kind of watches out for everyone in the background.

AJ: usually the one Nick goes to for advice. A smart ass at most times but has a sweet side when he needs to. Has many layers and usually is mysterious.

Kevin: the father figure, stern....has a short fuse. sometimes funny in a sarcastic kind of way. He is the go to guy in the group.

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 don't write a lot of females but if I do, they are overly bitchy...psych otic, or very sweet natured. They are always different.

What do you feel are the most overused things in fanfic?

-Girl goes on tour, falls in love with Nick/ other Boy, girl becomes backup dancer, falls in love with one Boy, girl has troubled past and Boy is her "knight in shining armor", girl has secret past, Boy finds out, they break up and then eventually get back together. (seeing a trend here? All romance plots LOL)

What do you think are the biggest misconceptions in fanfic or maybe the specific genres you tend to write?

- That all fanfic writers write trashy romance stories and want to sleep with BSB, that we are all psychos, or that we are obsessed with BSB.

Use either the last story you worked on or the one you are currently working on to answer the following questions.

I'm using In A World Like This.

Have you updated it regularly? If not, why?

-I was being really steady with chapters but then I got stuck. Also November is normally a challenging month in general. I go through a period of depression every November, I can't really explain but it has affected my writing a bit.

Is it something you normally write or is/was it out of your comfort zone?

-I am not used to writing canon so that could be it as well.

What made you decide to write it?

-I wanted a canon idea for a long time and Julie was talking about bus crash stories, so I wanted to give it a try.

How were the reviews? Did you get a lot of feedback?

-At first yes, but it seemed like after a while people stopped because I wasn't updating regularly.

Do you plan on completing it?

-Yes I do.

Are there plans for a sequel or was it a sequel?

-No, I don't think there will be a sequel for this.

Overall were you/are you happy with the result?

[RokofAges75]

I'm sad this thread hasn't been updated in a few weeks!  I can't think of any good questions, so I'll just post a general one for everyone.

What's your current status as far as fanfic goes?  Are you reading anything?  Writing anything?  Thinking about writing anything?  Just post an update!

I have been pretty out of the fanfic loop since August.  Work plus grad school has kept me busy, and I just haven't had a lot of time or energy to devote to it.  I can't say I am really reading anything regularly right now.  I'm not writing anything regularly either, although I have been thinking about writing for the last few days, since I'm on break.  That's a start, anyway.  I actually did write a few sentences on my Harry Potter crossover this morning... and then the Breaking Bad marathon started, and I stopped.  TV is my fanfic kryptonite.  I have another story I have been playing around with since August that may one day amount to something worth posting... or not.  I have lots of ideas these days, just not enough drive to get any of them off the ground.  So that's where I stand.

[mare]

I really am out of the fanfic loop as well. Honestly, I've given up on reading anything because I'm tired of waiting forever for updates. I just don't have the patience to wait months for a chapter of something I would end up having to reread to remember so I'm probably just going to stop reading the ones I have been trying to keep up with until they are complete and maybe pick them up in the summer.

As far as writing, I had all these big ideas but then once I completed "Hope" I made the mistake of not writing on something right away and now I'm like eh, maybe this summer lol so in short, I don't plan on doing much fanfic wise until the summer. Hopefully by then my whole "YAY I love BSB and fanfic" feels will come back. Usually the reading challenge helps with that. We shall see!

[FrickingKaos]

I've been so busy with work that I hardly have time to.write much, which in turn has scared off the last of my readers. Things have just been crazy so it's my fault. I am reading two stories but don't have a whole lot of time. I was also sick Christmas week which didn't help either. I am hoping things slow down at work a bit soon so I can get back into things properly.

[Carter-Orange]

I haven't read or written anything in a while and feel out of it right now.  Christmas is always a busy time though and I never have time to do anything as always out visiting and stuff like that. 

[mare]

Now that the year is coming to an end (Thank the lord Jesus) What are some things you learned about yourself this year that you maybe didn't realize before? Obviously this doesn't have to be totally fanfic writing or reading related but maybe try to include at least one fanfic related thing if you can.

[RokofAges75]

I have learned not to take myself so seriously as a writer... or maybe not to take my subject matter so seriously.  Looking back at everything I wrote this year, the majority of it was written as a joke, for a challenge or April Fool's Day or just my own amusement.  Besides the updates I posted on stories I started prior to 2013 (Guilty Roads, Song for the Undead, Footprints), just about everything else I posted this year was a joke.  The jury's still out on how serious the slash story was supposed to be, but everything else was just silly.  And that's okay.  I'm known for writing novels about serious stuff, so it was kind of nice to take a break from those and write some funny short stories.

The downside to not being as serious about writing is that I was much less disciplined this year than I have been in the past.  Believe it or not, there was a time when I not only wrote every day, but updated every day.  I was really bad about that this year.  I had a hard time staying focused on one story (or any story) this year.  I've spent all year jumping around from project to project and haven't finished anything except short stories (though I did write more of those this year than I usually do).  I learned that TV is my kryptonite (as I sit here on Day 3 of the Breaking Bad marathon), and I just haven't been able to muster up the mental energy to turn off the TV and write more than a few sentences at a time.

I have also learned that there are no longer any lines I won't cross in terms of content.  I've discovered that if it's interesting and serves my storyline, I'll do it.

[Sakabelle]

What's your current status as far as fanfic goes?  Are you reading anything?  Writing anything?  Thinking about writing anything?  Just post an update!

Um... very slow moving? LOL. I didn't turn my computer on for nearly a month. I was writing a Christmas story but I only made it about three scenes in before I got too busy and never finished it. I just finished posting a 1D story I had written over the summer, and I have another one I could get around to posting that I wrote in October, but I'm lazy to go back and edit. As usual I am stuck on all of my BSB stories and haven't had any inspiration to continue writing on any of them.

I have an idea for an original novel that has been floating around in my brain that I'd really like to write but I've been thinking about it for so long that I've almost hyped it up in my head to be better than it could ever be so I haven't even started that yet. I'd really like to though, if I had time.

As far as reading goes, I was reading Pengi's Christmas story but I fell behind on it due to being very busy and haven't caught up yet.

As far as what I learned about myself this year? That's difficult because as far as self-improvement goes I didn't do awesomely at that this year. I guess when it comes to fan fic I really just accepted that I write when inspiration comes and I don't have a lot of discipline to finish something I told myself I would. Part of my issue is getting distracted when I get very busy at work and have to work a few evenings, I lose my momentum on a project and I have a very hard time picking it up again.

I've also really wanted to try writing something original like I mentioned above. I think I've found kind of a safety net in fan fic and writing something totally new where the characters are all new and the audience for it isn't built in is frightening! Also the lack of writing workshops or classes in my city is kind of annoying.

[emilo]

Well, I had a nice, long reply typed out yesterday and clicked "post" right about the time the server went down, I think.  To recap, when it comes to fanfic, I'm a slacker at the moment.  I know I have people waiting on me to update a couple stories, and I've been thinking about those stories, but lately, when I have free time, I'm spending it just trying not to lose my lunch (the first trimester is so lovely--NOT), and for whatever reason, writing doesn't factor into that equation right now.  I was reading one story on the most recent page, but it's finished now.  There are a few I'm sort of following but even when updates are posted, I'm not too eager to read right now.  Honestly (and this is going to sound really selfish), I'm not too excited about the fandom right now because I know it will be at least a year before I'm able to see the guys in any capacity if the opportunity even arises (and maybe even longer than that).  I've set myself a soft headline of getting a couple stories done before the reading challenge this summer.  I thought that was really fun!  We'll see if I actually get there.  I have a feeling that if this pregnancy is anything like the last one, I'll end up with some time where I really don't have anything else to do but write (though I would NEVER actually wish for bed rest--here's hoping that does NOT happen this time!).

As far as what I've learned about myself as a writer, I guess maybe I can write some stuff worth reading when I'm on my "A game."  I've been really surprised at the response I've gotten with my writing on this site.  I'm also happy to have gained a little circle of ladies I can call my friends on here! 

[mare]

I just realized I never answered my own question.

I learned a lot about myself this year, mostly personal stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with fanfic, but something I did realize this past year is if I don't keep myself to a schedule, I start to lose my mojo. While writing "Hope" I had myself on a strict writing schedule. Every morning I wrote, it was the very first thing I did and even when school started I made sure I did that on the weekend. I also stayed a few chapters ahead of myself the entire time which made me feel less stressed out about not updating regularly. That's another thing I really noticed, how mad I get at myself if I miss an update.

Same with reading. I found if I had a routine, I was a much better reader. I always read in the morning, right after taking a break from writing. And then again, once school started I did the same on the weekends.

I am a creature of habit. lol But that much I already knew.

Something that did surprise me which I am trying to change in all aspects of my life, is how negative I have become. Makes sense when you go through a few years of hell, but I noticed how it effected the way I looked at even my writing. Instead of focusing on all the good things people were saying, I found myself dwelling on people who weren't reviewing, or stopped reading or people who normally read my stuff but skipped this one.

Baby steps lol