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[LupusYondergirl]

Yeah, I block them, too. But on GP I'd probably get an ad-free account if it was within my budget just because of how much I use the site.

[Sialater]

They wouldn't be selling the fanfiction. They'd be selling the server space and services. They couldn't charge to READ the fanfiction.

[LupusYondergirl]

Exactly. I'm not talking "pay to read" or "pay to upload." Maybe "Pay to get 20 documents at a time instead of 15" or "pay for no ads" or even "pay for referrer stats."



The last one I'd definitely shell out for. I'm always so curious about how people stumble onto my fic, and every once in a while I'll have some crazy day where my stats skyrocket and I get a lot of new people adding me to their alerts and favs, which can only make me think someone mentioned it somewhere and I never know WHERE...

[Sialater]

Ditto. I'd love to know who's recommending me... so I can send them chocolates or booze or something.

[Maria13]

Or a story... Payment in kind.



Yes, I would pay a little for all of the above too.

[inquartata02]

They wouldn't be selling the fanfiction. They'd be selling the server space and services. They couldn't charge to READ the fanfiction.

Yes, I realize that. I was just wondering if there were other legalities to it that we aren't aware of because it's a fanfic site, that's all.

[Sarah1281]

Merilsell wrote...

Oh, surprise, FF.net is currently down due to server-probs. That's news, huh? Well *shrug* then I won't update today, I guess.

Edit: Now it works again...question only is...for how long, lol.

Well, I just got home and tried to bring said chapter up and it won't let me.

[Sarah1281]

LupusYondergirl wrote...
The last one I'd definitely shell out for. I'm always so curious about how people stumble onto my fic, and every once in a while I'll have some crazy day where my stats skyrocket and I get a lot of new people adding me to their alerts and favs, which can only make me think someone mentioned it somewhere and I never know WHERE...

Oh, definitely. I try not to think about how many stories I have because it is kind of scary but people still read them long after they've been finished and occasionally review or add it to their favorite list (or story alert which is kind of weird since they're not ever going to be updated). Sometimes, after receiving no reviews/favs for quite some time I'll get several for the same one in the same day and I have to wonder if it's a coincidence or if there's some other reason a months-old one-shot is suddenly getting so much attention all at once.

[Maria13]

Sarah1281 wrote...

LupusYondergirl wrote...
The last one I'd definitely shell out for. I'm always so curious about how people stumble onto my fic, and every once in a while I'll have some crazy day where my stats skyrocket and I get a lot of new people adding me to their alerts and favs, which can only make me think someone mentioned it somewhere and I never know WHERE...

Oh, definitely. I try not to think about how many stories I have because it is kind of scary but people still read them long after they've been finished and occasionally review or add it to their favorite list (or story alert which is kind of weird since they're not ever going to be updated). Sometimes, after receiving no reviews/favs for quite some time I'll get several for the same one in the same day and I have to wonder if it's a coincidence or if there's some other reason a months-old one-shot is suddenly getting so much attention all at once.

I reckon this is 'word of mouth' in action, someone reads one of your older fics Sarah, really likes it goes to class and says to BF "I've just read something on FF.net that is AWESOME!" So BF logs in reads too and word gets around... It's great, society in action...  It's made things like the movie "Shawshank Redeption" which had a lukewarm reception on realease into an all time favourite.

[Gilgamesh1138]

*waves* I am back to writing the way the muse wants...*headdesk*

[inquartata02]

The Shawshank Redemption is still my favorite move of all-time. And the novella it was based off of, "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" from the Stephen King collection Different Seasons was also awesome.

*waves* I am back to writing the way the muse wants...*headdesk*

Is that a whip I hear from your muse? My goodness!

[Sarah1281]

So does anybody else hate writing fic summaries? That is seriously the worst part of writing fanfic as far as I'm concerned. I know that unless people already know you or have it rec'd to them, they're most likely to read a story if it has a nice summary but I never know what to put. If it's not almost to the character count then I don't feel I wrote enough and if it's too long then obviously that's a problem...I think that alone is why I gave in and started doing my prompt responses as a single story so I'd only have to write one description (which I hate anyway).

[Gilgamesh1138]

@inqartata02 kinky! But true, she is really, really, really wanting the next chapter of First Cut. I think she wants Ali and my PC to get it on already.



@Sarah1281 Is there a stronger emotion than hate? Abhor? The answer is yes sweetie, I can't stand writing them and for the same reasons you mentioned.*HUGS*

[inquartata02]

So does anybody else hate writing fic summaries? That is seriously the worst part of writing fanfic as far as I'm concerned.

I, also, loathe summaries. Coincidentally, I also hate writing synopses for my original fic. I actually find it harder than writing the novel itself.

I think that alone is why I gave in and started doing my prompt responses as a single story so I'd only have to write one description (which I hate anyway)

Clearly, that was a moment of brilliance on your part.

But true, she is really, really, really wanting the next chapter of First Cut. I think she wants Ali and my PC to get it on already.

But you have staying power! Or something. I think there was a better joke for that opening, but I am overtired and my attempt failed.

[Gilgamesh1138]

*HUGS* inquartata02, I am tired too, so it made perfect funny to me.

[LupusYondergirl]

It takes me almost as long to write a summary as it does to pump out a couple thousand words of actual fic. Titles are even worse. Which is why mine suck. When AOA is done I'm going to go back and rename everything, I think. And then bribe someone to write a title for my next fic for me.

[Gilgamesh1138]

Lupus *giggle*

[TanithAeyrs]

Waves to Gil. I think your life is as busy as mine.



Agrees that writing summaries sucks.

[Gilgamesh1138]

TANITH!!!! *squees and hugs tight* Yes, it has been nuts!

[Gilgamesh1138]

Okay I am off to bed. My muse managed to crack the whip and I wrote about 1 k despite work being busy, and RL too. Not done, but I made good progress, and the muse has gotten sleepy and wandered off to sleep on rosepetals, lavender and rosemary to dream of rainbow snakes made of ribbon candy with bat wings that fly amongst clouds that sing with the voice of Johnny Cash. Hehehe, been reading a book called "Pronoia-How the World is Trying to Shower You With Blessings" by Rob Brezsny. *HUGS*

[TanithAeyrs]

HUGS Gil and goodnight. I should probably go to bed but I'm still trying to do some writing (I managed 35 hours of work in 3 days again so I should be able to hav some fun writing - right?)

[inquartata02]

Titles are even worse.

Oh no, not titles. 30 Dragon was supposed to be a rough draft title and I could never figure out another one. Its sequel nearly just got named 31 Dragon instead of coming up with something else. It's sad when it takes longer to come up with a title than it does to write 5k words. Or more. >_<

[Sarah1281]

Or chapter names. I never know what to put but I hate leaving them at just numbers as that makes it a pain to remember what chapter something happened in. But say I take chapter eleven of my DA one. Without looking at the title, I have no idea what happens in it. Once I look, though, I see that it's called "Expecting It Doesn't Make It Easier." That makes it the chapter where she reunites with Gorim, meets Weylon, and is ambushed by Zevran. Much easier to keep track of then searching through all the chapters until I find what I'm looking for.

[jackkel dragon]

My chapter names are decided as I upload to FF.net and come out of... a bad place. I can't ever think of anything decent. (My source document for Tayte has only chapter numbers.)



My best, as I see it, is sadly the most recent chapter: "Morrigan." It made sense, becuase it was the first time Tayte really got to know Morrigan. I wish the previous few chapters had decent names... ("The Joining" comes close.)

[Firky]

Referring to a page previous. Ha ha @ the bunny trail example. I don't think I've ever actually had that experience. (But now you've put the idea in my head, I'm sure I will.)



I took Corker's advice and read 1000 words of what I had, winced, and then spent nearly 3 hours (and 3 glasses of red) actually improving it a lot. It was basically a straight re-write. Huh. Thanks.



(I can contribute to the current discussion no further, however. I never write enough to be able to name chapters. But a summary, however. I reckon I could write a kickass summary.)