Hello, it's my mod discussion day and I decided to look at action scenes ( Read more... )

There was a little discussion on this topic last month, specifically related to writing in the second person, but the varying thoughts and experiences amongst the responses prompted me to explore this further ( Read more... )

One of the nice things about fandom is for some of us who have not written in a long time/ever, it gives you a forum to express yourself. There are people passionate about certain characters who want to read about them.

( My history with support groups )

Hello All! It's my turn to visit with you.

First, I have a request on behalf of one of our members, piksa. She's a wonderful multi-fandom writer and is looking for a beta. She mentioned on my last discussion, the subject being betas, that she's in need of a beta but since English is not her first language it might be a bit of a challenge. I've read ( Read more... )

For today's discussion I wanted to share some observations I've made as a member of a fandom for the past three years. I'd love to hear your thoughts about the inspirations and motivations that drive fanfic writing ( Read more... )

I like to read humor in stories. Like an unexpected crash of percussion, suddenly you are laughing.

So how do you create it?

You know, I think it's a mystery to me. I asked someone not so long ago if she'd do a piece here on how she writes her superlative action scenes. She said that she could not, since she's not sure how she does it. They just ( Read more... )

I've spent a great deal of the last two years writing. Much of it was proofread by people who are not in the fandom I was writing for, or who really did not understand my style completely. I accepted that, not truly understanding the value of a good beta despite all the years I had been one.

( About Betas )

That time of year is nearly upon us.... the silly season. Time for merriment, family and friends, decorations, gifts and feasts. It's also the season of Holiday Fic, and it's time to get writing ( Read more... )

It's mod post day again and it's my turn to chat with all of you. Let's explore the topic of Headings. It may seem simple, but there's a reason for each and every component of a heading for an online story.

( Exploring Headings )

First, let me apologise for being a day late with my post - I have a mind like a sieve sometimes, and I over booked myself *face/palm ( Read more... )