I need to get a couple things out in the open here...
Ok, I have a few things I’d like to get off my chest. I’ll go ahead and put it behind a cut so people can skip it if they want too.
First of all, I’d like to touch on the subject of Constructive Criticism. First I’d like to thank the person who privately PM’d me to ask if I wanted it before they dished it out. I was able to politely (Or as politely as I could in LJ) decline the offer. Many people have just sent me PM’s giving what they consider CC and I don’t appreciate that. Now let me explain why. I don’t actually believe in Constructive Criticism. Now before someone jumps all over me, let me explain.
I don’t believe in it, because, especially for stories, everyone is going to write differently. Your opinion on how it’s done bears very little on the actual outcome. Grammar, Spelling, formatting…these are issues, and it’s not really CC to mention it considering most writers know their doing it. Some do it on purpose. Write in fragmented sentences, or format it differently (Most try to spell correctly at least) and while it may be irritating for some readers, it’s not wrong. You have the right to create your story anyway you want to.
Most of the CC I receive is people saying how they don’t like the themes I chose to write about, or my concentration on certain characters. Sorry, that’s not helpful to me. I don’t find CC helpful in general; I find it to be a waste of someone else’s valuable time, because chances are I’ll disregard it.
I’m not saying that to be a bitch, I’m saying that because it’s true.
I’m not really looking to debate on the topic either, so if you don’t agree that’s fine, but please don’t start in on me about it. As I’ve stated before, it’s my opinion, it’s not a fact. You might think all of that is constructive criticism and that’s a’ok, I don’t. People don’t always agree it’s the way of things. ;)
Second topic at hand…My actual stories.
See here’s the thing, I write for me. Yes I throw it out on LJ, and let other people read it, but honestly, I’m always surprised to get reviews. It’s a creative outlet for me, and since I live a hectic and stressful real life, it’s a way to harness some of that manic energy into something productive instead of something destructive. I’ve made enough mistakes in my life to know that I need something to concentrate my access energy on. Something I can channel my inner BS and angst into.
My stories provide a good outlet for me.
So I’m always surprised when I get reviews and I admit, while flattered, I’m a bit weirded out when people refer to themselves as my fans. I mean I love you guys, and your reviews make my day, but I never expect them. I always think “Well I feel better” and leave it at that.
I hope no one takes any of that personally or as an attack, it was not meant that way. If you did take it that way I do apologize.
Ok, if you read all that, thanks for bearing with me.
First of all, I’d like to touch on the subject of Constructive Criticism. First I’d like to thank the person who privately PM’d me to ask if I wanted it before they dished it out. I was able to politely (Or as politely as I could in LJ) decline the offer. Many people have just sent me PM’s giving what they consider CC and I don’t appreciate that. Now let me explain why. I don’t actually believe in Constructive Criticism. Now before someone jumps all over me, let me explain.
I don’t believe in it, because, especially for stories, everyone is going to write differently. Your opinion on how it’s done bears very little on the actual outcome. Grammar, Spelling, formatting…these are issues, and it’s not really CC to mention it considering most writers know their doing it. Some do it on purpose. Write in fragmented sentences, or format it differently (Most try to spell correctly at least) and while it may be irritating for some readers, it’s not wrong. You have the right to create your story anyway you want to.
Most of the CC I receive is people saying how they don’t like the themes I chose to write about, or my concentration on certain characters. Sorry, that’s not helpful to me. I don’t find CC helpful in general; I find it to be a waste of someone else’s valuable time, because chances are I’ll disregard it.
I’m not saying that to be a bitch, I’m saying that because it’s true.
I’m not really looking to debate on the topic either, so if you don’t agree that’s fine, but please don’t start in on me about it. As I’ve stated before, it’s my opinion, it’s not a fact. You might think all of that is constructive criticism and that’s a’ok, I don’t. People don’t always agree it’s the way of things. ;)
Second topic at hand…My actual stories.
See here’s the thing, I write for me. Yes I throw it out on LJ, and let other people read it, but honestly, I’m always surprised to get reviews. It’s a creative outlet for me, and since I live a hectic and stressful real life, it’s a way to harness some of that manic energy into something productive instead of something destructive. I’ve made enough mistakes in my life to know that I need something to concentrate my access energy on. Something I can channel my inner BS and angst into.
My stories provide a good outlet for me.
So I’m always surprised when I get reviews and I admit, while flattered, I’m a bit weirded out when people refer to themselves as my fans. I mean I love you guys, and your reviews make my day, but I never expect them. I always think “Well I feel better” and leave it at that.
I hope no one takes any of that personally or as an attack, it was not meant that way. If you did take it that way I do apologize.
Ok, if you read all that, thanks for bearing with me.