Since reading Buffy and SGA, I have been trying to leave positive feedback when I really like a story or an author. The ones I dislike or find boring, I just don't leave a comment. Just appreciate that there are people out in the 'aether', who are creative in their fan fiction. However, I too have been reading it forever and it seems as if most stories tend to repeat plots with which I am already familar. Think many of us have certain genre's that are preferred, and ones that are not to our taste. Now that I am on lj it is much easier for me to give feedback, except on fanfiction.net. For some reason it won't except me when I hit the feedback prompt. And as you say, some writers have a lot of feedback, but usually if you respond to them with positive comments, they almost always reply with a thank you or more. So feel free to comment.
I suspect most people who take the trouble to post publicly appreciate constructive comments... that tells 'em someone's reading their work. They may or may not want formal criticism, especially if they're just writing for fun, but I think they will indicate if that's what they want.
Re: Re feedback..sporangiaMarch 15 2010, 22:01:01 UTC
I think it is safe to say that just about everyone enjoys a thank you comment for their fan fiction. Where it gets more complicated is the application of constructive criticism (concrit) and the etiquette about when, where and what to say
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Re: Re feedback..momcat09March 16 2010, 01:31:16 UTC
It sounds like you have a good strategy going... this way you don't embarrass someone publicly, or set them up for someone else to take potshots at them.
I think you have the sensitivity to tell if someone's just writing for the fun of it and is happy with what they've got, or if they're hardcore and want to get REALLY good at their craft (yes, I said CRAFT... and I meant it, LOL!!)
I know there are communities on LJ that are groups of folks who want to write well and who are there specifically to give and receive constructive commentary on each others' work; the ones I've run across have been pretty general and many of 'em insist on original work, but I'm guessing there are such groups within the fan fiction communities too.
I think that given your extensive knowledge of both fan fiction and writing in general, you would be a welcome addition to any writers' community you wanted to join, hon..
It's Liz from Goerings!!!russianlizMay 1 2010, 14:09:22 UTC
Hey Lady, Been trying to get in touch with( so has Tom!). Hope all is well. So far, ok-but still jobless. Finally made it up to JAX and Chamblins-amazing!!! Please write. Would love to meet up and chat or hit dinner at Sandy's the next time you go. Let's please keep in touch. :0) Liz
Re: It's Liz from Goerings!!!sporangiaMay 2 2010, 14:01:00 UTC
Great to hear from you. I just friended you and added you to my Saeob group. On live journal there are several levels of privacy. Friending means you can read my friends only posts. I keep most of my posting here very fannish and related to my SF interests. I friend lock (Flock) any posts I want to be seen only by people I know, most of my posts are public. All my icons and all my fan related essays are public meaning anyone can read them. Please look for a new entry from me, it is a Saeob Entry. Within this group I discuss personal stuff, and it is limited to people we both know. By the way make a journal entry to your journal so I can comment to it.
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And as you say, some writers have a lot of feedback, but usually if you respond to them with positive comments, they almost always reply with a thank you or more. So feel free to comment.
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I think you have the sensitivity to tell if someone's just writing for the fun of it and is happy with what they've got, or if they're hardcore and want to get REALLY good at their craft (yes, I said CRAFT... and I meant it, LOL!!)
I know there are communities on LJ that are groups of folks who want to write well and who are there specifically to give and receive constructive commentary on each others' work; the ones I've run across have been pretty general and many of 'em insist on original work, but I'm guessing there are such groups within the fan fiction communities too.
I think that given your extensive knowledge of both fan fiction and writing in general, you would be a welcome addition to any writers' community you wanted to join, hon..
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Been trying to get in touch with( so has Tom!). Hope all is well. So far, ok-but still jobless. Finally made it up to JAX and Chamblins-amazing!!! Please write. Would love to meet up and chat or hit dinner at Sandy's the next time you go. Let's please keep in touch.
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