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Post by therhoda on Aug 21, 2004 4:05:35 GMT -5
Hi all, look it's own thread. Well this thread is about my story, Sing for Me www.fanfiction.net/s/2015783/1/As in the other thread that has been hosting this topic I am look for things to do and not to do in my story. Opti has pointed out that my story relies on you knowing your Fruits Basket canon really well. Also i saw the nice discusion on disclaimers I thought I would do something to add to the author note on chapter one. What do you guys think of this: WARNING this story was written for fans that have a grasp on the characters and pattern of the fruits basket story line. Trust me I don't own Fruits Basket they belong to some who actually is meaner to them than I could be. This is not for profit just for fun, and sharing the fruity love. any coments? |
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Post by kanshu on Aug 21, 2004 4:14:32 GMT -5
It's a thread, it's a thread!  Disclaimer: You might at least want to add who holds the original copyrights/trademarks. I'm sure there's a company name in there somewhere.  As for the story, I'll keep thinking on something, as soon as the onion-cake stops fighting with the cheese-cake in my stomach.  |
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Post by therhoda on Aug 21, 2004 4:36:52 GMT -5
As for the story, I'll keep thinking on something, as soon as the onion-cake stops fighting with the cheese-cake in my stomach. Are you nuts that sounds like it hurts! Humm, yeah I could do that the copyright ect... |
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Post by therhoda on Aug 21, 2004 21:00:19 GMT -5
Well the new chapter is up. You guys will have to tell me what You think of it.
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Post by cesmith on Aug 21, 2004 22:50:00 GMT -5
Hi, it keeps getting better, and I posted a review. Look forward to the next chapter. I'm wating for lots of questions to be answered, but mostly, what their outfits look llike.
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Post by therhoda on Aug 22, 2004 3:31:10 GMT -5
*BIG BEAR HUG* for cesmith I love reviewers I now see why there are some people who beg for them. Not that I plan on doign that but it is a rush to get feed back. of course I havn't been flamed yet, I figure the first one of those I get is going to crush me!
So no one has yet to do a request for songs. Sad I just have to continue with the preplaned insanity. ;D
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Post by cesmith on Aug 22, 2004 4:55:07 GMT -5
Can't think of anything yet that anyone would flame anyway. But then I don't know the minds of FB fanfiction readers, except my own, I guess I should say. Trying to think of songs, but my imagination stalls out on me too often. I'm one of those very practical people most of the time. The nice thing about this message board and Fanfiction is the lunatic in me gets to peek out again for the first time in years. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I applaud all you Fanfiction writers. It takes great courage to put yourself in front of others, knowing you run the risk of insults, hoping for praise. So, Bravo!  |
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Post by therhoda on Aug 22, 2004 17:03:31 GMT -5
Well 6 and 1/2 of 7 are done. But as I don't know when my beta will be back I have no idea when they will posted. I am getting ready to actually start the singing!! Tohru took so long to come back down. I was planing on singing by chapter 6. Oh well, I think at least the one's who know the songs will like the choices.
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Post by cesmith on Aug 22, 2004 17:40:11 GMT -5
All you can do is write it the way you want it to be. When people review, you'll get some insight into how well the songs worked. But no matter what, you should be proud of your story. It is good, and funny, and I meant what I said about starting to hear them. My smile keeps growing when I think of Aya...and Karaoke. Look forward to more.
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Post by kanshu on Aug 23, 2004 4:23:49 GMT -5
I agree on what cesmith says. You have to be comfortable with your story. I think you are getting a better grasp on the technique now. It's quite an improvement compared to the first chapters, I daresay. And you managed to keep the fresh spirit from the first installment. Good work, there. |
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Post by therhoda on Aug 28, 2004 2:26:59 GMT -5
AGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! it is killing me!! i swear!!
I have 3 chapters of sing done and waiting for my beta to have time is killing me. Is that sad? I am actually stressing over something that no one but I care about. But I thought you guys would under stand. So I am am really torn do I go ahead and start 9 knowing that if I get it done it is going to be 4 chapters in line to be beta-ed. At least in chapter 8 I finally got the show started and they are singing. I had someone ask, why is the story called sing for me when no one sings? I think my eyes crossed.
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Post by cesmith on Aug 28, 2004 4:58:48 GMT -5
therhoda, isn't it better to keep writing when the story is flowing for you, than to wait and take the chance that you will loose the thought track you had? You can always little bit the finished chapters to her, if you're worried about over loading her, but at least you keep moving toward the end of the story. Chuckling at thought of therhoda with eyes crossed. Ah, I know I ask a lot of dumb questions when I review too. I always feel that at least you know they're reading and care enough to review and ask questions. Got to go. I have to work today. UGHH. Watch Gunlock 22! And write your story. |
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Post by therhoda on Aug 29, 2004 4:32:51 GMT -5
Well I now have 6,7,8 of this story done. I am really getting antzy so a friend of mine is taking pity on me. The only problem is my friend is a grammar Nazi and I am so not good at that. We are calibrating on an Inuyasha story together which is rocky going. I know she knows the grammar but I am scared of what she will do to the dialog. I don't really want it perfected I just want legible and readable.
SIIIGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Oh and I so hate the ending to Gunlock 22, man they shouldn't be able to do that!!
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Post by cesmith on Aug 29, 2004 5:33:46 GMT -5
Cliffhangers are so evil. Don't we always say that to the fanfiction authors? The anticipation on Gunlock is so much better than almost any other episode of Saiyuki. There are fewer filler episodes than the other two series, and fewer wasted ones.
Do you have to use all the suggestions and corrections she suggests, or do you feel obligated to do it because of the time she is investing? If it's not a problem, use the one's that accomplish what you need. Look forward to reading them when they are up.
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Post by kanshu on Aug 30, 2004 3:30:23 GMT -5
Well, you have 'real' people talking, and real people don't use grammar perfectly in dialogue, either. So, while it's okay to get all the "" and other dialogue punctation done correctly, if a characters talks grammatically incorrect, then that is how you portray him/her. A good beta will always just make suggestions, never force you into changing the story to his/her liking. Evaluate the feedback, see if you maybe brought across things in a misunderstanding manner, but if you intended for something to sound just like it did, then keep it. And screw grammar. I agree with what cesmith has to say about writing while you're 'in the flow'. Editing back chapters is all fine, but it's also a certain way to get your "writing juices" killed. That's why it's usually better to first complete a story and have it betaed, before you start to post it. Once you stared posting, it's best to just go through until the end, and then edit everything when you have completed the story. I would only edit earlier chapters in advance when information in there absolutely contradicts what is said in later chapters. But this is one of the other things you'll learn with practice, so don't feel frustrated about it. Relax, and don't put yourself under such a high pressure. You are doing a very good job for a first-timer fanfic. Keep on writing, don't look back until you have set that "End" line under the last chapter. Then, you can rip out your hair and rewrite, edit and fine turne. |
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