Fic Talk > I Challenge You....
Let the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge Begin!
FrickingKaos:
Story: Jizzle Of Oz
Person reading it: Carterkid
1) When you found out this person was reading your story what were your initial thoughts? I knew that I would get general and short reviews like a normal person was reading.
2) Did your reader leave you an adequate amount of feedback and was it helpful to you?
She left feedback on every chapter but it was very short, not very detailed.
3) Did you find yourself going back to read your story as a result of the feedback? No just for one chapter that had a small typo.
4) Do you have any questions for the person reading your story? No but I hope you enjoyed it.
5) Overall did you find the experience a good one or a bad one? It wasn't bad but I was disappointed. she read it in one day and didn't give detailed feedback. However I am pleased that she enjoyed the story.
freedomwriter:
hold on while I hide in shame :( Oh gosh, my first challenge, and I'm already screwing up.
I'm almost halfway through the story (like 5 chapters short) So lemme do the survey now (and do it good)
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Halfway there survey (Only to be completed once you have gotten at least halfway through your story)
Name of story: Song for the Undead
1) Are you finding it easy to follow plot wise?
Yes! Although there are multiple characters telling their stories along the way, it's fantastic to see it all coming together.
2) So far who is your favorite character and why?
Brian. Because... well... I'm still a Brian girl XD. And you've really tortured him in this particular story. Love me some Brian torture. (does that make me a bad person? Maybe a little)
3) Are you getting a sense of how it will end and if so, any guesses? (Sometimes authors get a kick out of seeing what a reader thinks will happen and how predictable they may or may not be)
I don't think the story has ended yet, as it's still being updated and so. Anyway, as it was clearly based on one of my fave Stephen King books, I hope the story keeps that storyline mainly. I can't remember how the book ended though. I might need to read it again (after I finish this story 'f course!)
4) Do you feel like the summary the author gave accurately describes the story you are reading? Would there be anything you would include or omit?
I feel like it fits perfectly. Not too much is given away, and not too much is held back. I like descriptive summaries that tell you what the story is about without disclosing the entire plot
5) Has there been any big surprises/plot twists or just overall observations?
Not really. I suppose the dead coming back to life was meant to be a big plot-twist, but the title of the story gives that bit away. I have heard that the story was originally called something else, without giving that info...
These are the harder questions, but don't be afraid to answer them. Remember we all signed on to this knowing and expecting to get and give constructive criticism.
6) If this wasn't a challenge story and you didn't have to continue reading, would you have stopped already? If so please explain why.
Nope I wouldn't stop, it's generally very well-written and I really like it. I do notice that I'm more 'attracted' to certain characters than others, so that I'm skimming through the persons I like a little less, but I think that's too be expected in any story with multiple POVs
7) Has there been any glaring errors that have stuck out? (I'm not talking about the occasional missed period, typo or spelling/grammar errors but huge mistakes that need to be pointed out that the author might not be aware of)
Not to my knowledge. But my knowledge of zombie infested America only reaches so far.
8) Do you have any questions for the author in regard to the storyline, characters or plot?
Not at the moment ^^
Rose:
Originally we had titled the story 4.15.12 so they the dead rising was a major shock. Then we swapped the titles lol.
mare:
--- Quote from: freedomwriter on July 23, 2014, 10:02:17 AM ---hold on while I hide in shame :( Oh gosh, my first challenge, and I'm already screwing up.
I'm almost halfway through the story (like 5 chapters short) So lemme do the survey now (and do it good)
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Halfway there survey (Only to be completed once you have gotten at least halfway through your story)
Name of story: Song for the Undead
1) Are you finding it easy to follow plot wise?
Yes! Although there are multiple characters telling their stories along the way, it's fantastic to see it all coming together.
2) So far who is your favorite character and why?
Brian. Because... well... I'm still a Brian girl XD. And you've really tortured him in this particular story. Love me some Brian torture. (does that make me a bad person? Maybe a little)
3) Are you getting a sense of how it will end and if so, any guesses? (Sometimes authors get a kick out of seeing what a reader thinks will happen and how predictable they may or may not be)
I don't think the story has ended yet, as it's still being updated and so. Anyway, as it was clearly based on one of my fave Stephen King books, I hope the story keeps that storyline mainly. I can't remember how the book ended though. I might need to read it again (after I finish this story 'f course!)
4) Do you feel like the summary the author gave accurately describes the story you are reading? Would there be anything you would include or omit?
I feel like it fits perfectly. Not too much is given away, and not too much is held back. I like descriptive summaries that tell you what the story is about without disclosing the entire plot
5) Has there been any big surprises/plot twists or just overall observations?
Not really. I suppose the dead coming back to life was meant to be a big plot-twist, but the title of the story gives that bit away. I have heard that the story was originally called something else, without giving that info...
These are the harder questions, but don't be afraid to answer them. Remember we all signed on to this knowing and expecting to get and give constructive criticism.
6) If this wasn't a challenge story and you didn't have to continue reading, would you have stopped already? If so please explain why.
Nope I wouldn't stop, it's generally very well-written and I really like it. I do notice that I'm more 'attracted' to certain characters than others, so that I'm skimming through the persons I like a little less, but I think that's too be expected in any story with multiple POVs
7) Has there been any glaring errors that have stuck out? (I'm not talking about the occasional missed period, typo or spelling/grammar errors but huge mistakes that need to be pointed out that the author might not be aware of)
Not to my knowledge. But my knowledge of zombie infested America only reaches so far.
8) Do you have any questions for the author in regard to the storyline, characters or plot?
Not at the moment ^^
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Once you get to the actual halfway point I'll remove that fail sign, but be aware as of right now I did ask all the people who are reading your stories to stop until further notice. Once you get caught up on answering your feedback & reading then they'll continue on.
Sorry. I call it tough love! It is unfair to the people who are reading your stuff because there is very little reciprocation so while you're getting all this great concrit & feedback, they are getting barely anything in return. Glad to see you did read another chapter though. :)
Also carterkid, don't forget to fill out the final survey even though Tracy beat you to the reading survey.
carterkid:
Name of story: Jizzle of OZ
1) What was the biggest challenge for you when reading this story? It wasn't a challenge at all as I enjoyed it
2) Did you find yourself looking forward to reading as you were going along or did it feel like homework? It didn't feel like homework at all!
3) What was your favorite scene/chapter in the story? when Nick is caught and his friends are breaking him out
4) Was your favorite character at the halfway point still your favorite at the end? Yes
5) Who was your least favorite character and why? Paris,cause she's the witch lol
6) If there was a sequel to this story would you be interested in reading it? Yes
7) Were you happy with the ending? Yes
8) Name the biggest surprise in the story and did you see it coming? (If there was one) Nope, No surprise
9) What was this stories biggest strength? it had a lot of detail
10) What was it's biggest weakness? to short maybe, She could have added more of her own turns
11) Did reading this story make you want to try another one from this author? Yes
12) Give us one final review that sums up your experience reading this, maybe explain why you gave the kind of feedback you did or if you would have perhaps picked a different story from this one? I would say she got the details of the movie wizard of oz spot on
13) Did you prefer the way we did the challenge this year or did you like the pairings better? I'm ok whichever way.
14) Did the author respond to your feedback? Yes, she did.
15) Any final thoughts or questions for the author? no
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