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Feign December 12th, 2009 5:40 PM

I think it was asked if anything in a more innocent fashion (if that makes any sense), regardless, I think to some extent, even at a sub conscious level we might project our moods in our writing, both negative and positive... But that is sort of writing is about to begin with. Aside from disassociating from the work (especially if the work needs to be unbiased).

Now that Bay has his name change, maybe I should have one too? XD

I have one in mind, but will take suggestions, not random suggestions, but ones that you might associate of myself, seeing as you guys probably know me, compared to others on the board. :P XD

Giratina ♀ December 12th, 2009 6:19 PM

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?

I try hard not to let my mood affect my writing, if I do end up writing in an undesirable mood at all. I just listen to some of the slower Christmas music on my iPod (Above the Northern Lights by Mannheim Steamroller works wonders) for a little while and then turn back to writing. Of course, if I'm in a certain mood - like sad - and the scene happens to have that sort of tone, then I'll write it anyway and try to get a feel for the way I write in that mood - for when I go back and think, 'What is this? Why did I write that?' and try to edit it.

Feign December 12th, 2009 7:10 PM

Oi! I forgot to mention. With the interference (for lack of better words) of my exam today, I was unable to participate in the live commentary with Harry Potter and the director, that I had signed up for, as part of having a blu ray player.

Last time I did this was around this time, for The Dark Knight, and one of my questions was answered by Christopher Nolan.

Miz en Scène December 12th, 2009 7:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Feign (Post 5390869)
Now that Bay has his name change, maybe I should have one too? XD

I find the way you gender-bender-ise people mildly disturbing. XD

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?
Said topic has already been brought up before, as decreed by ye old Bold Topics Index.

Usually, I do let my mood influence my writing. Simply said, I don't write when I don't feel like it. DX

Misheard Whisper December 12th, 2009 7:58 PM

Ah, I'm sure it has. *admits defeat*

Man, decorating a Christmas tree is foring.

. . . what's 'foring', you say? Well, think about what 'fugly' is, and you might get it.

Vigilante December 12th, 2009 8:57 PM

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?

Mood greatly affects my writing. Especially on different topics. If I am writing a melancholy moody story, then I typically put myself in a slightly more melancholy mood. I get in the mood that I want the scene to be. When I'm happy, I think happy thoughts. When I'm sad, I think sad thoughts, and etc. Music and short stories greatly influence my mood, I can do it without accelerants, but they make it go faster.

Astinus December 12th, 2009 11:17 PM

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Didn't we already talk about Asti's sexuality at some point?
There's no need for a discussion about that. I am what I am, and there's no arguing with it. :V

Which of these two fanfic types do you prefer: short and intense or long and detailed?
Doesn't matter to me so long as it's good. I have short fics and long fics saved to my "Crap That's Read" folder, and I don't really care the size of the fic.

Do you prefer to review long fics where the author makes one or two mistakes and a logical error, or do you prefer to review short fics where it feels as though the author is out to break every rule in the English Language?
I think at this point people would just like to see me review.

Really, Haz. I haven't forgotten. It's just that I'm saving up for a vacation, and need to work massive amounts of hours.

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?
My story develops how it develops, no matter how I'm feeling. And I write with music, without music, in any mood. I just don't really care.

Haz December 12th, 2009 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Astinus (Post 5391412)
Really, Haz. I haven't forgotten. It's just that I'm saving up for a vacation, and need to work massive amounts of hours.

It's okay Astinus. I don't mind waiting. I know how you feel anyway, I'm working my butt off so I can get a car :P

Mika December 12th, 2009 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Astinus (Post 5391412)
There's no need for a discussion about that. I am what I am, and there's no arguing with it. :V

She's dating a toaster. The stated vacation is to meet the toaster's family. I'm pretty sure the toaster's going to propose. ANY MORE QUESTIONS >:O

Which of these two fanfic types do you prefer: short and intense or long and detailed?

Short and intense. I write tl;dr but that doesn't mean I'll read it.

Do you prefer to review long fics where the author makes one or two mistakes and a logical error, or do you prefer to review short fics where it feels as though the author is out to break every rule in the English Language?

Long fics. I can't stand short fics I can barely read but the short ones are more fun to borderline flame. <3 And I didn't say a thing there. That's your mind playing tricks on you because you made a serious review on one of those short fics form hell.

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?

I have perfect pitch and honestly it affects my writing in more ways than I thought. XD; if my mood's bad, I write in a different rhymatic pattern than if I'm in a good mood and if listening to music, the beat sometimes translates over into the words. It's so weird, you know?

Feign December 12th, 2009 11:55 PM

X_x

Anywho, I've decided to change my sig and avatar. XD Not really original (of my own design) but whatever :P

Its a mystery, but also has its weird moments, as in my sig... just at the point it was introduced was like "WTF??"

Misheard Whisper December 13th, 2009 12:12 AM

I must admit to being curious as to who those people in your sig actually are.

Elite Overlord LeSabre™ December 13th, 2009 2:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mika (Post 5391458)
She's dating a toaster. The stated vacation is to meet the toaster's family. I'm pretty sure the toaster's going to propose. ANY MORE QUESTIONS >:O

She needs to dump the toaster. There's a nice 1995 Buick Century around here that needs some lovin'.

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?
Yes, mood affects my writing, so I try to write around it. For example, if I'm in a bad mood, I write scenes with my arch-villain chewing out his underlings for their failures. Or I just write Fred the Dog Master scenes or have Lisa lose horribly at the hands of some expert trainer. And I ALWAYS have my favorite music playing, whether writing or not. Richard Marx FTW!*

*He's the guy who sang
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Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
Now then, is that song now stuck in your head?

bobandbill December 13th, 2009 2:58 AM

Toasters, eh? Hmm... toasters aren't always to be trusted... reminds me of this gif.

http://l-userpic.livejournal.com/75998985/8046277
And contrary to popular belief, all toasters do NOT toast toast. They can toast so much more!

Do you prefer to review long fics where the author makes one or two mistakes and a logical error, or do you prefer to review short fics where it feels as though the author is out to break every rule in the English Language?

I find it less fun when someone has simply written a story and put little effort into writing it (less so when they simply don't know certain rules - that's understandable). But maybe the long fic with few errors because that means I read the fic to review and I prefer reading a good fic over a bad one. Well, usually.

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?

Like most people, it does affect my writing, I believe, but if I'm not in the mood for writing something fitting, then I just don't write... or as mentioned, play some music which helps me get in the mood if I'm only feeling 'meh' or something like that.
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Now that Bay has his name change, maybe I should have one too? XD
Someone else already noticed, but yeah, poor Bay. First has alphabet soup poured on her by her own characters, and then gets gender blended. D= Whatever next?

...my bet is that she - or he - will get toasted. D=
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I must admit to being curious as to who those people in your sig actually are.
Clearly their names are right next to them. One is called Awkward, another Love?, and the middle person was too poor to buy a name so he got himself some strange hat instead. Which I feel can be more helpful than a name in various cases so it wasn't a bad choice at all. Besides the fact it's not really that great a hat. A hat made of gold must be rather heavy on the head.

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Now then, is that song now stuck in your head?
Actually, no - another unrelated song has been instead so I am immune to other songs occupying my head atm. =)

Feign December 13th, 2009 6:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Misheard Whisper (Post 5391486)
I must admit to being curious as to who those people in your sig actually are.

The avatar doesn't give away at all, nu uh. XD :P *rolls eyes*

Perhaps I'll show you guys the pic (the manga scan) that gave me the idea for the sig... Seeing as it was that, that made me laugh too much out loud... I think I was hyper a bit at the time. Needless to say, off to work now.

Sgt Shock December 13th, 2009 7:02 AM

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?

Funny that you ask this. I was talking with Nokyo and I was telling her that I need a certain kind of music to set the tone of that part of the story. I sort of have to manipulate the emotions that I feel to write better so I need music to set the tone. Like in a funeral I listen to a lament (or a really sad lullaby like Lala's Lullaby from D.grayman....my goodness that song is sad).

The only time I let my emotions affect me is when I want them too. I can't write when I'm actually mad or sad...or super super hyper. I need to be calm and concis to allow my emotions to create a prefect range


Which of these two fanfic types do you prefer: short and intense or long and detailed?

Do you prefer to review long fics where the author makes one or two mistakes and a logical error, or do you prefer to review short fics where it feels as though the author is out to break every rule in the English Language?

I'll answer these together.
I like the lengthy ones that has a good story. I love seeing character development and you really can't see that in short ones. Not to say short fiction doesn't have good writings. I read them because they are very good pieces that you could read on the fly. I've seen plenty that I was like wow that was amazing. But I really like see how a character grows with time. A story can be short and detailed or long and intense depending on the writer's preference. I've seen many long stories have VERY intense chapters. They aren't just bundled together.

One or two mistakes and a logical error is fine. When the author breaks every rule in the English Language that it become illegible (on a computer screen yeah...) I can't do it. I'll go mentally insane. Then they will have to take me back to the nice padded room.

How would your main character react to the sight of slaughtered children?

Wait has this happened in my fan fiction.... Read people lol. Anyway, Josh would try to conceal his inner most feelings of anger while trying to find the culprit. Then he will probably kill the culprit.

Haruka of Hoenn December 13th, 2009 7:18 AM

How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?
Listening to music almost always distracts me from writing when I'm writing. To get myself into a particular mood, I go outside for a bit, watch the clouds, or just watch TV for a while. For stormy scenes, I call up a memory of when it was stormy outside in real life, and use emotions from that event. If it happens to be stormy outside when I'm writing, it's even better. For sad scenes, I just begin to write and let the emotions do the rest. Writing those types of scenes actually makes me sad for a minute, but when I'm finished I put on some happy music to 'snap myself out of it'. Same thing with scary scenes. I don't actually become scared, but I might get a little cold, and I might start paying attention to the silence of the room.
Funny scenes are the easiest for me to do. I just remember a funny show on TV that I saw, or play something funny on Youtube.
For whatever emotion I'm writing, if it's not the regular-day type, then I have to have some sort of inspiration beforehand.

Miz en Scène December 13th, 2009 8:24 AM

OMG guys! I actually wrote something!
Well to be honest, it was more of a rewrite, but it did take a heck of a lot of work and I'm still not sure if the grammatical aspect is up to scratch.

It's my SWC entry. ;D
Here
*Yes this is shameless advertising* :P
Also, new bold topic:
What historical figure would you compare your fic character too? Historical can be anyone famous by the way.

Misheard Whisper December 13th, 2009 9:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Feign (Post 5391819)
The avatar doesn't give away at all, nu uh. XD :P *rolls eyes*

Perhaps I'll show you guys the pic (the manga scan) that gave me the idea for the fic... Seeing as it was that, that made me laugh too much out loud... I think I was hyper a bit at the time. Needless to say, off to work now.

WELL THE AVATAR WASN'T THERE WHEN I ASKED THE QUESTION.

Y_Y

Bay December 13th, 2009 12:13 PM

Feign, is your new banner from Persona? Can't helped but think that...D:

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Originally Posted by bobandbill (Post 5391620)
Like most people, it does affect my writing, I believe, but if I'm not in the mood for writing something fitting, then I just don't write... or as mentioned, play some music which helps me get in the mood if I'm only feeling 'meh' or something like that.
Someone else already noticed, but yeah, poor Bay. First has alphabet soup poured on her by her own characters, and then gets gender blended. D= Whatever next?

...my bet is that she - or he - will get toasted. D=

No, I won't get toasted! :<

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Originally Posted by Mizan Nix Zamnie (Post 5391964)
OMG guys! I actually wrote something!
Well to be honest, it was more of a rewrite, but it did take a heck of a lot of work and I'm still not sure if the grammatical aspect is up to scratch.

It's my SWC entry. ;D
Here
*Yes this is shameless advertising* :P

Advertise at the Fanfic Announcement thread. :P *gets shot for mini modding* In all seriousness though, I'll check it out. It'll be fun reading it again. :3

What historical figure would you compare your fic character too? Historical can be anyone famous by the way.
Bunny I would compare her to the writer Jane Austen. Since Jane Austen's works are based off her experiences, you'll see where she gets her refined lady qualities. :P

Alter Ego December 13th, 2009 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Misheard Whisper (Post 5390409)
KWTH. The FFL has an alter ego now? /badjokejustignore

See now, when people say things like that it's almost a provokation for me to not ignore it.

Ah well, just quoted it so I suppose that will do.

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Originally Posted by Misheard Whisper (Post 5390409)
Ha, how do you like that? I brought it back on-topic (sorta). And Alter Ego, if you want any proof that the FFL is crazy, look no further than me.

EDIT: MS Word tells me this post (excluding this bit) was 2,212 words long. If I could write this much in one morning on my fanfiction, I'd be set. @[email protected]

Pshaw, I had an MSN convo that had to be split into 9 separate parts to meet the PC blog character limits, after I had trimmed it down. I'll believe in your insanity when you write a post that tops that; until then, I won't budge from 'eccentric'. :<

Incidentally, the only household appliance Asty can canonically be shipped with is the spatula. Everything else is pretense.

So let me ask this: How does your mood when writing affect developments in your story? Do you let it? And if you do, what influences said mood? Do you listen to your favourite music to brighten your mood, or what?

Well, I'll freely admit that my mood does matter. I have a hard time writing happy scenes when I'm in a particularly pissy mood, though the unpleasant/angsty/depressing stuff actually does come out just as well even if I happen to be happy (I was perfectly happy while writing Smile and Nod, for instance). Also, sometimes I'm just in a 'bleah' mood where I can't put in any focused writing effort. Period. I'm undisciplined like that. I do make a point of trying to neutralize the effects by letting the writing cool off and then going back to it after my mood has changed to revise.

As far as setting mood goes, reading works best for me. I used to try music, but on balance...it's just too distracting and I lose focus on my writing effort. I'd rather read some good writing with the mood I'm after. Hence why I love my short story collections so much.

Misheard Whisper December 13th, 2009 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Alter Ego (Post 5392741)
Pshaw, I had an MSN convo that had to be split into 9 separate parts to meet the PC blog character limits, after I had trimmed it down. I'll believe in your insanity when you write a post that tops that; until then, I won't budge from 'eccentric'. :<

1. That doesn't count - if it was a convo, you didn't write it all yourself, and
2. What is the PC blog character limit? *pulls out calculator, types in '9 x' and waits*

Feign December 13th, 2009 5:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Misheard Whisper (Post 5392135)
WELL THE AVATAR WASN'T THERE WHEN I ASKED THE QUESTION.

Haha I guess :P I had accidently made it resize to 170 x 170 (which appearantly is against the rules, though not really, confusing anyway...).

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Originally Posted by Bay Alexison (Post 5392687)
Feign, is your new banner from Persona? Can't helped but think that...D:

Not Persona no, it is from Future Diary (aka Mirai Nikki).

What historical figure would you compare your fic character too? Historical can be anyone famous by the way.

Well lets just say, there will be a Hitler-esque type of character in mine, but not to that severity.

As to reveal the sig:

The girl is Yuno she is Yukiteru's creepy stalker (I won't go into much detail if people would like to read it. She is usually defending Yukiteru, even to the point where it is completely unnecessary (like senseless murder).

Yukiteru is the one in the middle, he's the passive type, he is a loner.

Akise Aru is the one on the left, he wants to become the world's best detective, and otherwise finds out about the main plot of the story (which I will neglect to explain on purpose).

The two pics was what made the sig come into fruition, idk... I was laughing a bit too hard at how it was... Especially so sudden, and it occurred in a scene that otherwise would have been quite serious (I mean people's lives were at stake).





It's one page after the other. Akise Aru's part in the story isn't as big, but there is also an off-shot 'what if' manga that was also released where he temporarily becomes the main character, and looking over an unconscious Yukiteru, wondering if this is love. XD

Astinus December 13th, 2009 5:24 PM

What historical figure would you compare your fic character too? Historical can be anyone famous by the way.
Jesus.

One of the characters I write about has already been compared to Hitler. It's kind of funny on all sides, that story.

This question also bugs me for reasons I can't quite put into words. Probably because it compares fictional characters to living ones, finding similarities between people, living or dead, which should be completely coincidental. Y'know, instead of thought about.

Unless you're writing about the historical figure, or are creating an illusion.

btw, my toaster's hot. ;3

Feign December 13th, 2009 5:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Astinus (Post 5393493)
Unless you're writing about the historical figure, or are creating an illusion.

btw, my toaster's hot. ;3

Did you mean allusion? :P

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention in my previous post (something not related). I remember discussing in my English class about words (I forget the proper name), where the adjective doesn't need a adverb to modify it. Appearantly it was an old English rule that is halfheartedly followed nowadays.

Like you wouldn't need to say that something was 'very unique' or 'very best' because each respectively already is... That is to say, something that is unique doesn't need to be more profound, because in and of itself, it already is, as with best as well.

Bay December 13th, 2009 7:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Astinus (Post 5393493)
What historical figure would you compare your fic character too? Historical can be anyone famous by the way.
Jesus.

One of the characters I write about has already been compared to Hitler. It's kind of funny on all sides, that story.

This question also bugs me for reasons I can't quite put into words. Probably because it compares fictional characters to living ones, finding similarities between people, living or dead, which should be completely coincidental. Y'know, instead of thought about.

Unless you're writing about the historical figure, or are creating an illusion.

btw, my toaster's hot. ;3

You toaster is not hot. It's broken. ;3 *gets toasted*

OKAY, YOU'RE RIGHT BOBANDBILL! D:

In all seriousness though, I don't think the question meant to ask as if we actually thought which historical character we want to compare our characters to. Instead, I read it like if we think about this now, what historical figures we can compare to our characters. I hope I made some sense here. x_x When I first wrote NE, I didn't want Bunny to be compared to Jane Austen. However, now I think about it, the two are similar.


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