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I have a question. Please pardon me if I am doing something wrong, as I am a bit new to this forum. ._.;

Do you pay attention to titles, or do they just serve as a few words representing a story? Is it important to focus on titles?
 
Hinata said:
Do you pay attention to titles, or do they just serve as a few words representing a story? Is it important to focus on titles?
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Ms. Hinata should make that as one of the top priorities. If say Naminé wrote a story with a captivating title and terrible content, then at least she succeeds in attracting readers to try to read her writing, which is already half the success. If the title drives everyone away, then the good content is left to be wasted. Titles are important in Naminé's opinions as they are the only possible method of advertisement for a reader who is browsing through the Pokemon Fanfiction main page looking for a story to read~
 
Titles are very important. They're basically the only thing you have to make your story stand out amongst all the other ones in the forum, the initial thing that makes or breaks whether someone will click on your 'fic. They also help to show how much effort someone is putting into a 'fic. I'm not about to click on something totally unimaginative that obviously had no thought put into it, like My Pokemon Fanfiction or something.

Do your best with the title, but if you're seriously stuck for one, then just go with whatever feels best. Ultimately, yes, it's going to influence whether people read your 'fic or not... but at the same time, it's the writing itself that will make those people stay and actually read it all the way through. Even if a 'fic has an awesome title, if it has terrible writing people won't sit through it and leave a review (in my perfect world, anyway).
 
Titles are definitely something to consider when writing a story. It has the job of appealing to readers, attracting them, representing your story..many, many important factors.

In my point of view, bland, unoriginal titles (such as 'My Biggest Pokémon Journey Ever!!!1') can be used when identifying a genre of maybe comedy or..extreme simplicity. XP
 
Well, you guys are more likely to check out a fic called "My First Pokémon Fanfiction" to prod and poke at it. Because you know those are easier (and sometimes funner) to read. =X

But that's only if you want those type of reviews anyways if ya catch my drift. >>;
 
Well, you guys are more likely to check out a fic called "My First Pokémon Fanfiction" to prod and poke at it. Because you know those are easier (and sometimes funner) to read. =X
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God, no. I stay far, far away.
 
Odd. Most members are attracted to poor, unoriginal fics simply because they're easier to critique. ^^;
 
But why would I put myself through that? I have little enough time as it is; I'd rather spend it reading something I honestly enjoy.
 
Negrek said:
But why would I put myself through that? I have little enough time as it is; I'd rather spend it reading something I honestly enjoy.
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It is highly fortunate that members like Naminé and Ms. Negrek have the power and right to choose as she wishes, and do as she loves to do. However, Ms. Lily carries the burden of constant reviews on her shoulder due to her duty as a moderator for the forum. Eventually she had to read all of them most likely. Perhaps she can handle the pressure from the higher staffs easier if she reviews the 'easier stories' first, so she can present something as progress to the high aboves in this manner~
 
Hinata said:
I think it is just easier to review poor fanfictions because it actually takes less time.
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I don't know. To me, it takes more time because, rather than saying "I think this fic is good for reasons A, B, and C," one has to say, "This fic isn't that great because of A, B, and C. Here's why you should avoid making those mistakes."

And you have to do it in a way that avoids insulting them (i.e. doesn't flat-out tell them that they're idiots who shouldn't write) while making your points clear and firm enough for them to understand and to persuade them to look into incorperating your suggestions into their writing style.

So, yes. While poorly written fanfiction can sometimes be a short job to read, it's a taxing job to pick apart in order to tell the author exactly how they can improve.
 
Yet, Naminé thinks that it is still relatively more difficult to review a good story. She believes that a review cannot be a proper one, nor does it do the author any justice, to only say that a story is good because of A, B and C. Naminé will have to spend even more time to look for D, which can be improved, and suggest methods for it. In the end, to her one must do the same process of saying what is good and finding out what are the areas that can be improved. Yet, for a good fanfic, it is much harder to find the areas that can be improved in the end...
 
It's far easier to critique than praise, in my opinion, depending on the severity and type of story. As Nami-chan mentioned, finding negative aspects in a good story is fairly challenging.

And yes, Hinata, you can post stories here.
 
Breezy said:
Poorly written fanfics have more to review on but what you usually review them on is much more easier to find.

Least for me. I can stare at a good fanfic for hours and still not know what to say to it. ._.
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Yes, it's the same for me, Breezy. I never know what to say about a good fic, so I just...not post.

It is hard to critique. At least for me. You try to point out the bad areas without breaking thier little hearts, but then someone else comes in and rips it apart. But if you do it in a tactful way, then you at least hope that the writer will listen to you, and not get mad. ¬¬ Sometimes, though, I'm hard-pressed to find something positive.

When the story is good, you just try to hope that the author doesn't see your review as kiddish. Whenever I do post on a good story, I always wonder if I reviewed correctly enough for them.

Reviewing is though business. *salutes*
 
Heartlessly speaking, Naminé pays less attention on how to "try to point out the bad areas without breaking their little hearts" and she emphasizes if she can successfully find all of those bad areas. Naminé thinks that if the author cannot stand the critique, then he or she cannot go very far to begin with. Surely enough, authors who truly hope to improve will rather receive the full benefit of a review by being told on *all* areas that he or she can possibly improve on.

Indeed, reviewing is tough business... the time commitment is something Naminé can never do in order to be a full fledged reviewer, much to Ms. Lily's disappointment even though she invited Naminé here to help with reviews...

And of course, another congratulations to the fanfiction section's former locals mods, Mr. Akinari and Ms. Lily. Why this place seems to be making a fair amount of high staffs lately... how intriguing and lovely~
 
Come to think of it, I've never read a single story from you, Naminé! You should really post something up; I'd love to review it~

Really off-topic here, but Naminé is positively adorable in Kingdom Hearts II. She's a sweet, gentle thing, although not nearly as difficult as this one. XD

I extend my thanks for the congratulations. ^_^
 
The chances of anyone reading this is slim to none, but I'll give it a shot.

Lately it's been concerning me there's been a steady depletion of activity in both writing forums. I've been wondering if anyone is willing to pitch in ideas as to increase activity. As a former mod of this forum, I don't want it to die. ;_;

Opinions will be greatly appreciated. ^_^
 
It may help to show the similarities between RPing and writing. That way, all the RPers on this site may be inspired to write something of their own. When that idea popped into my head a few seconds ago, I felt inspired to write something. ^^;
 
Since most of the people who go here are quite knowledgable of the matter, I need to ask you guys something: should I bring back the "if your fanfiction doesn't meet the standards, then it's closed" rule rather than "warning before closing your story"?
 
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