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[Tasmen]

soignee wrote...

so, scant reviews means that the piece can still be good, right? Right. *sobs quietly*

That is definitely what I tell myself.  

Who else does the "this person has more reviews then me, WHY?" Game? Because I do.

I do that ALL the time.  I think it's just natural.

I like to console myself I'm writing for a specific audience And I Should Be Okay With That. It worrrrks. Sometimes.

You do have to keep that in mind.  Like with 'Summer Sword'?  I know it will never have as many reviews as 'Duty' because it's a story about Loghain & Cauthrien.  It's a niche piece.  And in a way, yours is too.  There are a lot of people out there that have no interest in dwarf origins (yes, I know...scream your racist comments ).

Of course, none of this logic brings comfort... 

[soignee]

*sniffs* but Aimo and a few others out there TRYYYYYYY to convert you all. WE TRY.

[Tasmen]

soignee wrote...

*sniffs* but Aimo and a few others out there TRYYYYYYY to convert you all. WE TRY.

Hey, I did write something with Brosca in it after all...

[soignee]

Tasmen wrote...

soignee wrote...

*sniffs* but Aimo and a few others out there TRYYYYYYY to convert you all. WE TRY.

Hey, I did write something with Brosca in it after all...

Annnnnnnd I enjoyed it very much, thank you!

[TanithAeyrs]

EtteStarz wrote...

soignee wrote...

Who else does the "this person has more reviews then me, WHY?" Game? Because I do.

Sorry, I gave that up a long time ago.  It's an insane and unending game for me.  I'm lucky if I get a chapter finished at this point...which I did, so the universe can be kind from time to time.

I'm all about small victories.

I'm with Ette, just finishing a chapter is a victory.  Not that I don't like reviews, but I'm writing for my own satisfaction.  It makes me feel great when someone appreciates my writing (and sometimes even makes me write faster), but I would write even without them.

[Tarante11a]

Hello there *waves*

I've just posted a thread inviting you all to take part in a round table chat about fanfiction for the Dragon Age Podcast. I hope you'll all come an join in!!

And I hope you don't mind me alerting you to it here, it would just be great to get a good response and lots of your ideas.

cheers m'dears!

Modifié par Tarante11a, 17 mai 2010 - 07:03 .

[tartmuse]

soignee wrote...

so, scant reviews means that the piece can still be good, right? Right. *sobs quietly*
Who else does the "this person has more reviews then me, WHY?" Game? Because I do.

I like to console myself I'm writing for a specific audience And I Should Be Okay With That. It worrrrks. Sometimes.

Pfft, of course. Pieces can be beautiful and can only get one or two reviews. Naturally, stories that have many chapters and are always being bumped to the front page will have more reviews than one shots. Many chaptered stories that fill "niche" tastes will have less reviews than many chaptered stories that revolve around conventional pairings. (The Loghain corner of ff.net sat alone for a very long time, lost in the long shadow that was Alistair/Cousland, but that has changed. -grins-) It is also the case that if you write for the popular conventional pairing, you run the risk of being lost in the shuffle: especially for those one shots. So you're in a tight spot depending on your circumstance.

Feel strong and satisfied in what YOU write, because you are hopefully writing the story that you want to tell. Having everyone share in the joy of the unfolding storyline is just a bonus. 

Also, there's more to the system than just reviews! Even though no one but you (the author) knows about them, favorite alerts, author alerts, story alerts are all nice ways of knowing that someone out there is -desperately- waiting for you to update...and that is always comforting.

[Tellervo]

soignee wrote...

so, scant reviews means that the piece can still be good, right? Right. *sobs quietly*
Who else does the "this person has more reviews then me, WHY?" Game? Because I do.

I like to console myself I'm writing for a specific audience And I Should Be Okay With That. It worrrrks. Sometimes.

I do it, but it doesn't really discourage me.  What I'm writing likely has a very small audience, and I'm not writing for approval or recognition--that's just delicious icing on the tasty cake.  It is... frustrating, though.  And makes me twitch a little sometimes.

[Gilgamesh1138]

OH I am with you on that icey, I do love the alerts too. And every day I get at least one for my epic that is months old now. It always surprises me and gives me a little satisfied glow.

I just wish the damn stats bar would get fixed.

@ Soignee, Tasmen, MirelieA, Miri1984, odiedragon, Tanith Ayres, EtteStarz, Maria13 you all rock the house. I enjoy all of your writing so very much. And you are all my heros. You, and I am looking at everyone one of you, got me to start writing again. It is all because of you. I have been a lurker and fan for a good while. I finally got over my case of the shy, to write and say so.

Modifié par Gilgamesh1138, 17 mai 2010 - 07:44 .

[soignee]

Gilgamesh1138 wrote...

OH I am with you on that icey, I do love the alerts too. And every day I get at least one for my epic that is months old now. It always surprises me and gives me a little satisfied glow.

I just wish the damn stats bar would get fixed.

@ Soignee, Tasmen, MirelieA, Miri1984, odiedragon, Tanith Ayres, EtteStarz, Maria13 you all rock the house. I enjoy all of your writing so very much. And you are all my heros. You, and I am looking at everyone one of you, got me to start writing again. It is all because of you. I have been a lurker and fan for a good while. I finally got over my case of the shy, to write and say so.

oh wow! come on ladies and gents, let's group hug it out. That's an amazing thing to say.

[Maria13]

Yeah, ***HUGH HUG FROM THE UK***



We're all in this together.

[Gilgamesh1138]

As, *hugs* I only said it because it is true.  Thank goodness I stole hubby's game and his forum from him.


Oh and I don't mind dwarf romance with Ali, far from it! No hang ups for me in that department. I love soignee's story. And aimo's artwork with her spit fire lady.

Modifié par Gilgamesh1138, 17 mai 2010 - 07:58 .

[Maria13]

The idea occurs to me that in this time of strife, we could always pair up and review the latest chapter of our partner, say in a five sentence paragraph, here or on FF.net with emphasis on the positive...

[Danijou]

I call dibs on Tanith.

p.s-  Missa, Pink sends a hi-five.

Modifié par Danijou, 17 mai 2010 - 08:46 .

[Maria13]

Shall we partner up or try and make it random?

[soignee]

hahah review roulette go go go!

[MireliA]

Sounds fun but I haven't post anything for a week plus so I think I can be counted out this time. Its a good idea Maria

And *hugs* to you too Gil 

Modifié par MireliA, 17 mai 2010 - 08:57 .

[Gilgamesh1138]

Hey I am all for the partner thing. How about rotating? Because I want to read everyone's chapters
And right now I have zero time, if I want to write too. Which is a total sucks donut *gets coffee to go with it.

No to mention I keep meeting new people like Danjou *Hugs* Love your avatar by the way.  And Tellervo too! *hugs*

*HUGS*  MireliA! <3

Modifié par Gilgamesh1138, 17 mai 2010 - 09:07 .

[Maria13]

I'll do Tasmen, if she's willing but she doesn't have to do me...

[Gilgamesh1138]

Oh do you? Oh, saucy! Sorry, channeling Ali.

Um really I have an epic which I am happy to read reviews for early chapters.. but I do have shorter ones and those might be easier.  I don't want anyone to feel put out trying to read my huge story.

I can read Maria13's : D.  I get to beta for Tanith.  Or Ette, or..... LOL.  I can't help it.  To quote Drew Barrymore's character in the movie "Everafter,"  "I can no sooner choose a favorite star in the heavens!":wub:

Modifié par Gilgamesh1138, 17 mai 2010 - 09:25 .

[Danijou]

Gilgamesh1138 wrote...
No to mention I keep meeting new people like Danjou *Hugs* Love your avatar by the way.  And Tellervo too! *hugs*

Hehe, yea, I'm kind of a timid lurker. Nice to meet you though!    And the avatar is Artana! Saucy, isn't she?

[Gilgamesh1138]

I love her! Very beautiful!

[Tasmen]

Maria13 wrote...

I'll do Tasmen, if she's willing but she doesn't have to do me...

...that's what she said

No, that would be fine.

[Maria13]

Gilgamesh1138 wrote...

Oh do you? Oh, saucy! Sorry, channeling Ali.

Um really I have an epic which I am happy to read reviews for early chapters.. but I do have shorter ones and those might be easier.  I don't want anyone to feel put out trying to read my huge story.

I can read Maria13's : D.  I get to beta for Tanith.  Or Ette, or..... LOL.  I can't help it.  To quote Drew Barrymore's character in the movie "Everafter,"  "I can no sooner choose a favorite star in the heavens!":wub:

Alistair would say: "Er, can I watch?":devil: