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Ramble, ramble
Okay, so at last, started thinking about the commission again for the first time in months. ^^;;; What I'm here to ask is, can anyone direct me to good pics of Yue from CCS? Full-body would be best. I'd prefer anime pics, but manga will do. Elwen, I'm looking at your sister =P
On a separate topic. I wonder why the best authors on FF.net get the least reviews? I mean, there's the obvious "FF.net is a pile of [insert your creative descriptions here] not worthy of any respecting author/reader's time" sentiment, but the place isn't entirely inept. Yet, unless they write a running serial novel and rack up the chapters (and readers), it's just so lonely. You'd think a well-written story would stand out that much more in that archive of 90% junk, and people would WANT to read and review them, right?
Case in point: I present a couple of my favorite authors in terms of writing skill: Flarn (aside from the long and quite great Slayers fic, her most recent publication = no feedback) and pradaloz (great imagery, but look at those single digits.) And I know it's not like I'm doing my part to contribute, but I not-review everyone equally =P and at least I'm giving them a tiny bit of publicity here. ^^;; But I mean, is it the summary? I don't think that makes a significant difference. Is it the length? I admit I do pre-judge quality by word-count-to-chapter ratio, but there's all kinds of variety in my listed examples. Is it the single-chapters? My single chapter story that's not even finished has gotten more reviews than these prolific authors, and it's certainly nowhere as good...
(Yes, the not-very-secret's out now. I haven't publicized it because I'm still quite a ways from producing the finished work, for what little it's worth. But you won't have trouble finding it.)
Still waiting for mom to go to bed and leave me to draw in peace...
On a separate topic. I wonder why the best authors on FF.net get the least reviews? I mean, there's the obvious "FF.net is a pile of [insert your creative descriptions here] not worthy of any respecting author/reader's time" sentiment, but the place isn't entirely inept. Yet, unless they write a running serial novel and rack up the chapters (and readers), it's just so lonely. You'd think a well-written story would stand out that much more in that archive of 90% junk, and people would WANT to read and review them, right?
Case in point: I present a couple of my favorite authors in terms of writing skill: Flarn (aside from the long and quite great Slayers fic, her most recent publication = no feedback) and pradaloz (great imagery, but look at those single digits.) And I know it's not like I'm doing my part to contribute, but I not-review everyone equally =P and at least I'm giving them a tiny bit of publicity here. ^^;; But I mean, is it the summary? I don't think that makes a significant difference. Is it the length? I admit I do pre-judge quality by word-count-to-chapter ratio, but there's all kinds of variety in my listed examples. Is it the single-chapters? My single chapter story that's not even finished has gotten more reviews than these prolific authors, and it's certainly nowhere as good...
(Yes, the not-very-secret's out now. I haven't publicized it because I'm still quite a ways from producing the finished work, for what little it's worth. But you won't have trouble finding it.)
Still waiting for mom to go to bed and leave me to draw in peace...
I totally agree...
(Anonymous) 2003-07-15 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)Okie...I couldn't do it...quote *by you* I do pre-judge quality by word-count-to-chapter ratio* end of quote. Okie...pre-judge...yes, and I'd say you need to not do that...so here's a deal *Why am I doing this?* I read fics other than HP and you stop "Pre-judging" people's fics as much, okie??
Not that any of this has made sense..but to me it did so..umm..im just going to shut up *My intial plan!!* and buh byez!! (did I not mention I write fics?? yes, sadly they are only HP, but if you like that, read mine!! my pen name = Airegreenleaf) now I believe I need to shut up!!
Re: I totally agree...
As for the "deal", I don't think anything of the sort is necessary. I have no desire to make you read non-HP fics against your will. You should read whatever interests you, 'cause otherwise what would be the point?
Well, this entry has gotten more than its share of commenting already. If you want to discuss more about this topic or your fics (I'm taking a look at them), feel free to e-mail me. =)