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[Sakabelle]

I am going to try and do some writing over the holidays, maybe. I haven't talked about this a lot, but at the beginning of last year I got a LOT of really negative feedback on a fic I worked really hard on and it kind of crushed all my writing inspiration. But I'm trying to get back into it. I understand that sometimes we'll get constructive feedback and I'm fine with that, but comments that are just attacking me and saying something I did "pulled them out of the story" and "You've written a lot of 1D fic, how could you do this?" was just.. yeah.

[mare]

People like that tend to suck all the fun out of writing. These people need to remember it’s fanfiction. It’s not like you’re getting paid to write about these people!

[mare]

Is anyone else feeling inspired by the new music and BSB excitement, as far as writing goes?  I know Tracy has been writing, but otherwise, the site has been pretty quiet lately.

That VEVO interview was great. For only 10 minutes, it seemed to address many of the things we’ve always wondered. I wouldn’t be surprised if a story or two popped up about it.

[Rose]

That VEVO interview was great. For only 10 minutes, it seemed to address many of the things we’ve always wondered. I wouldn’t be surprised if a story or two popped up about it.

I've toyed with a few one shot possibilities. It's just getting some time to sit and really write it.

[FrickingKaos]

I've still been posting quite steadily. But that interview did make me want to go back to my group fic I was working on a while back.

[RokofAges75]

I am going to try and do some writing over the holidays, maybe. I haven't talked about this a lot, but at the beginning of last year I got a LOT of really negative feedback on a fic I worked really hard on and it kind of crushed all my writing inspiration. But I'm trying to get back into it. I understand that sometimes we'll get constructive feedback and I'm fine with that, but comments that are just attacking me and saying something I did "pulled them out of the story" and "You've written a lot of 1D fic, how could you do this?" was just.. yeah.

Sorry to hear that!  That is rough.  Constructive criticism is one thing, but some people are so quick to react negatively when the storyline doesn't go the way they wanted it to.  At the end of the day, you don't owe anyone anything - write what you want, and screw what other people think.  That said, I'm sure some people loved it!

[RokofAges75]

That VEVO interview was great. For only 10 minutes, it seemed to address many of the things we’ve always wondered. I wouldn’t be surprised if a story or two popped up about it.

I could see that happening!

Did anything in that interview surprise you guys, or what did you think was the most interesting part?  It was interesting for me to hear Nick talk about Now or Never and admit that he kind of did it to rebel from the group and the whole boyband image.  I guess we always kind of knew that, but I don't recall ever hearing it from his mouth like that before.  It explains so much of the whole sound and vibe of that album.  But I loved what they said about finally embracing themselves as a boyband and just trying to be themselves.  They have definitely done that in the last five years, and I think they're at their best that way!

[Rose]

I could see that happening!

Did anything in that interview surprise you guys, or what did you think was the most interesting part?  It was interesting for me to hear Nick talk about Now or Never and admit that he kind of did it to rebel from the group and the whole boyband image.  I guess we always kind of knew that, but I don't recall ever hearing it from his mouth like that before.  It explains so much of the whole sound and vibe of that album.  But I loved what they said about finally embracing themselves as a boyband and just trying to be themselves.  They have definitely done that in the last five years, and I think they're at their best that way!

I love that they've embraced who they are. I think the NON talk was the most interesting to me as well. Nick was very honest about it and while many of us suspected that was his rebel teen phase essentially, it's neat to hear him admit it. Everything about the DNA era has been so well done and honest that I'm really excited for what the album will bring.

[mare]

I don’t think I was surprised, but I thought it was enlightening that he kind of admitted he was embarrassed to be in a boyband and the mocking really bothered him. I agree that once they embraced who they were, they’ve been more successful. Like they realized, it’s not selling out if you use other people’s songs instead of your own, among other things. They all seem so comfortable in their own skin finally. I’m really happy for them and the fact that the industry seems to finally be taking them seriously as well.

[RokofAges75]

I'm still over the moon about the Grammy nomination!  It's about time they started being taken seriously and respected for both their longevity and their talent.  I love that they have shown they can write their own music, play their own instruments, and evolve their style over the years, but there is something to be said for a well-written, catchy pop song like both singles they've released this year, no matter who wrote them.  DGBMH and Chances both sound current, but still have that classic BSB boyband vibe.

[mare]

I love Chances! I read somewhere that the single actually doesn’t come out until January, so that’s when radio stations will hopefully start really playing it in rotation. I regularly hear DGBMH and they are really promoting their Hershey date here.

[Rose]

Yeah it got added for AC but the Top 40 add date is Jan 8th which is cool cause it'll be past the holiday music clutter. I hear both songs on the regular here which makes me happy, and tuning into radio more often cause it doesn't get old LOL. I'm beyond hyped about the Grammy. The fact they've gotten this again, in 2018 is freaking incredible. They're getting the respect from their peers and from the industry. They've embraced themselves and the world followed.


Edit - I must've been tired when I wrote this cause I epically failed and used the wrong "here"...

[Mistral]

In montreal the radio play the two new songs almost everyday and the fans hope that we are gonna have a second show because the concert is sold out.

[RokofAges75]

That's awesome!  I hope they do add another Montreal date for you.

[Mistral]

Yes I hope because I wish to go to more than one show in Montreal or Quebec. Yesterday at the radio I hear get down and I scream in the car.