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Just as the title suggests, how many of the fics here, aside from one or two page micro-stories and the like, have actually been completed? I ask because it strikes me at the very low number of fics in the completed forum. Are there some other requirements for having your fic entered in there, or are those actually the only ones that have been completed (or cleaned up)?

Anywhere you find fan fiction, you find very small numbers of completed fics. Most people start writing without a clear or often any end planned, and so generally they don't reach one even if they write a substantial amount.

Sea Skimmer wrote:Most people start writing without a clear or often any end planned, and so generally they don't reach one even if they write a substantial amount.

In my case, once I write the beginning, I'd have a clear idea of how to end it. The problem is how to reach the ending-- like a traveller who can see his destination, but not the road that would lead to it.

By the way, I've been posting completed chapters-- long ones-- on this BBS, seeking some advice on how to improve upon them. I haven't gotten any comments on my grammar, plot, character development, etc. Should I start posting very short chapters, or sections of chapters, instead?

I've started a bunch, but the only one I have finished is my Harry Potter fic, but now I am writing a sequel to that.

Sidewinder wrote:

Sea Skimmer wrote:Most people start writing without a clear or often any end planned, and so generally they don't reach one even if they write a substantial amount.

In my case, once I write the beginning, I'd have a clear idea of how to end it. The problem is how to reach the ending-- like a traveller who can see his destination, but not the road that would lead to it.

By the way, I've been posting completed chapters-- long ones-- on this BBS, seeking some advice on how to improve upon them. I haven't gotten any comments on my grammar, plot, character development, etc. Should I start posting very short chapters, or sections of chapters, instead?

Meh, you have to realize the sheer amount of fics that get posted here. It's really hard to 'drum' up support or fans for you fic to get some constructive critisim since interest is spread out between quite a few fics.

Be persistent, I guess. If ya have to, PM a chunk to some one who you think may be interested and have them take a look.

Noble Ire wrote:Just as the title suggests, how many of the fics here, aside from one or two page micro-stories and the like, have actually been completed? I ask because it strikes me at the very low number of fics in the completed forum. Are there some other requirements for having your fic entered in there, or are those actually the only ones that have been completed (or cleaned up)?

Only the ultra-popular fics that get read by a lot of people are put up there. Originally they were posted in cleaned up form at the top of the fanfic forum, but when the stickies got too much, we created a little subforum for the cleaned-up ones. The idea behind cleaned up fics was to let interested folks read the stories without having to scan through 20+ reply posts between each chapter.

I must change subject for one moment to say that Battle of the Hymn was truly, truly awesome.

back to your regularly scheduled programming...

I actually planned out most of the storyline for my staled fic, but I just don't have motivation to write right now. Besides, it's not as if anyone actually *reads* my fic anyways...

Hawkwings wrote:I must change subject for one moment to say that Battle of the Hymn was truly, truly awesome.

back to your regularly scheduled programming...

I actually planned out most of the storyline for my staled fic, but I just don't have motivation to write right now. Besides, it's not as if anyone actually *reads* my fic anyways...

Why thank you. It was quite a rid for me too. I still need some one to edit it, but...thats neither here nor there.

Be persistent, I guess. If ya have to, PM a chunk to some one who you think may be interested and have them take a look.

Hmm, perhaps I shall try that.
The Rift seems oft forgotten, perhaps I should try some more agressive types of advertising...

Or mabye its just not that good. Who knows?

Well, I know what we can do, all of us asspiring writers can read each others stories and give reviews.

Agent Fisher wrote:Well, I know what we can do, all of us asspiring writers can read each others stories and give reviews.

Hmmm. If only there were a place for that...

Mark S wrote:

Agent Fisher wrote:Well, I know what we can do, all of us asspiring writers can read each others stories and give reviews.

Hmmm. If only there were a place for that...

He means one that is actively used more than once a month, IMHO the Writers Guild needs some kind of renaissance. Perhaps I should dust off some unpolished material and dump it in for comments and or suggestions.

Darth Fanboy wrote:

Mark S wrote:

Agent Fisher wrote:Well, I know what we can do, all of us asspiring writers can read each others stories and give reviews.

Hmmm. If only there were a place for that...

He means one that is actively used more than once a month, IMHO the Writers Guild needs some kind of renaissance. Perhaps I should dust off some unpolished material and dump it in for comments and or suggestions.

Well, techically I post several times a month . . . .

Darth Fanboy wrote:He means one that is actively used more than once a month, IMHO the Writers Guild needs some kind of renaissance. Perhaps I should dust off some unpolished material and dump it in for comments and or suggestions.

It certainly does need an overhaul of some sort. I'll agree with you there.

You know, I have tried to get into there, but I wasnt admitted.

Noble Ire wrote:

Be persistent, I guess. If ya have to, PM a chunk to some one who you think may be interested and have them take a look.

Hmm, perhaps I shall try that.
The Rift seems oft forgotten, perhaps I should try some more agressive types of advertising...

Or mabye its just not that good. Who knows?

It hasn't been forgotten. I at least have been waiting for a new chapter. You should know that I like it since I PMed you to ask if I could write my own story based on your plotline.

If I hadn't come to this thread on a whim, I never would have realized you were having these difficulties. If you want to, you can PM me with your stories.

As for completed stories, for myself at least, I try to finish a story before I post it anywhere. There have been to many times when I have found a story that I liked, only to find the author has left it unfinished.

It hasn't been forgotten. I at least have been waiting for a new chapter. You should know that I like it since I PMed you to ask if I could write my own story based on your plotline.

Thanks.
I'll have a new chapter up soon, sorry its been taking so long. I put off summer homework a bit too long.

I put off summer homework a bit too long.

Putting off homework. Boy, do I understand that one!

Get the important things done first, we'll still be here when you get your next chapter up.

I myself will have to put my two fics on the back-burner for awhile as I go back to college next week, so I'll be in the same boat.