tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post5803701191911844439..comments2023-04-10T03:20:23.344-05:00Comments on HanLeiaFanFicWriters: Writing Outside of the BoxZyrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860113813294303312noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-84420509339184016092013-05-20T12:20:00.166-05:002013-05-20T12:20:00.166-05:00Could this be considered a challenge? :)Could this be considered a challenge? :)StatsGrandma's Office Hourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06128031887455320394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-30367730359128630392013-05-15T21:46:06.577-05:002013-05-15T21:46:06.577-05:00Very cool you wrote a post together. Neat way of d...Very cool you wrote a post together. Neat way of doing things.<br /><br />Interesting post for sure. It prompts some thought on writing stories that maybe aren't completely in character or a bit different. Definitely love the bit about writing the story you want to read and every book has its reader. I think it's neat some people write the stories that they aren't seeing out there. I don't mind stories that are different as long as the author makes it believeable. Make me care about the characters. That certainly goes a long way.amara zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344117896874708549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-26334617285920622712013-05-15T21:30:57.289-05:002013-05-15T21:30:57.289-05:00Lol, Lady Peter. That's pretty funny. But poor...Lol, Lady Peter. That's pretty funny. But poor Leia. She did look hot in it, but all the way to Florida. Oh, my.<br /><br />And I don't think I've had an innocent mind since high school. :) But somehow I missed where her hand was too.amara zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344117896874708549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-84502012075888058162013-05-15T14:40:07.891-05:002013-05-15T14:40:07.891-05:00I'm sure you guys have seen the photo where Ch...I'm sure you guys have seen the photo where Chewie is grabbing her breasts? Carrie seems to have enjoyed striking risque poses. Another reason I'm sure she'd approve on some level of H/L smut :).<br /><br />Also, I was just watching the VH1 "When Star Wars Ruled the World," in which Anthony Daniels confirms Fisher's story that, yes, everyone on Jabba's throne would see "all the way to Florida" while she was in her metal bikini. But, he says, "3P0 isn't interested in that kind of thing." Ha!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062372303336920420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-81514209205276302912013-05-15T07:41:52.601-05:002013-05-15T07:41:52.601-05:00LOL. It amazes me the words I can type on my phon...LOL. It amazes me the words I can type on my phone that don't auto-correct. Hopefully the meaning isn't lost.IndyLishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07955303904693731258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-22336352829197696512013-05-15T07:39:14.043-05:002013-05-15T07:39:14.043-05:00I am glad you posted this. I get behind reading an...I am glad you posted this. I get behind reading and many times just read something briefly on my phone between commitments. I always mean to go back and really digest what I gave read and then comment. However when I get back to it I am several posts behind and think why post now group has moved on. Well that is the wrong attitude. I will comment and drop tjilose quick messages when I browse the reading the first time.<br /><br />People have the courage to share their stories I certainly can let them know I appreciate it.IndyLishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07955303904693731258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-63460712989982834242013-05-15T04:01:22.131-05:002013-05-15T04:01:22.131-05:00Wow, big thanks, guys! :)Wow, big thanks, guys! :)Lily Skywalkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-31247201140452201622013-05-14T16:00:51.222-05:002013-05-14T16:00:51.222-05:00I am months behind in reading any fan fiction. I ...I am months behind in reading any fan fiction. I feel terrible for not keeping up with it all, this year has been very hectic. I do love the saying that "Every reader has her book and every book has her reader." Amen.Seams2Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743144026790154782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-89185957645420247392013-05-14T15:48:22.254-05:002013-05-14T15:48:22.254-05:00I actually had a review left in Spanish. Easy enou...I actually had a review left in Spanish. Easy enough to translate. I though it was cool.amara zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344117896874708549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-33372596775164340512013-05-14T15:23:57.531-05:002013-05-14T15:23:57.531-05:00I would NEVER get on your case about your English ...I would NEVER get on your case about your English not being perfect, especially in a comment! Correct grammar and spelling are absolute necessities when writing a story (and that's why we have SpellCheck, Grammatik, beta readers, etc.). But don't hesitate to comment in your own way and in your own voice. That you took the time and effort to comment means a lot to someone like me.StatsGrandma's Office Hourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06128031887455320394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-86280210079185204912013-05-14T14:07:41.740-05:002013-05-14T14:07:41.740-05:00It goes without saying that it should be in charac...It goes without saying that it should be in character. We just have to remember that some of us see what is in character a little differently, and that is where the interpretation comes in. Like, sometimes I read things that have Leia maybe a little more damaged than I really see her, or maybe a little bit more forward with Han. Or maybe Han is a bit more aggressive or something else I might not generally go with. I might not be able to "hear" them saying certain dialog but someone else might. <br /><br />That said, you probably do need to remember that if you're going against what we all generally see as in character you should be prepared to give us a reason for their actions and understand the potential that the reactions from the readers might not be what you'd otherwise normally see.Zyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860113813294303312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-29340533944301073922013-05-14T13:36:30.422-05:002013-05-14T13:36:30.422-05:00Push, I'm sure Zyra can whisper it in your ear...Push, I'm sure Zyra can whisper it in your ear...;) claire1976https://www.blogger.com/profile/04285049568087268653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-2488761009546016732013-05-14T13:35:06.185-05:002013-05-14T13:35:06.185-05:00I think it can be a good thing to "think outs...I think it can be a good thing to "think outside the box", providing whatever you write remains in character. My moto as both a reader and a writer has long been that if you can't hear Harrison or Carrie speaking the dialogue or picture them as Han and Leia doing whatever they are doing, then it doesn't work. This is absolutely vital IMHO.<br /><br />On the subject of feedback, yes even just an "I liked it" means so much, so even if you can't think of anything else to say readers, just tell us it was good. :)claire1976https://www.blogger.com/profile/04285049568087268653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-35612523549954027492013-05-14T13:32:32.281-05:002013-05-14T13:32:32.281-05:00Um, if I come home from work and dinner's cook...Um, if I come home from work and dinner's cooked and the dishes are done, I might be alright with it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-22233526835214614112013-05-14T13:28:41.015-05:002013-05-14T13:28:41.015-05:00Yeah. While we all love in depth reviews, somethi...Yeah. While we all love in depth reviews, something is better than nothing. Just letting us know you liked it, if that's all you feel like saying, is enough. <br /><br />In fact, Push and I started talking because she sent me a PM to apologize for not having commented on my stuff even though she'd read it, because once she started posting and I was one of the few people reviewing her story she realized how much reviews mean! And look at us now! I'm on her couch, eating her food... Wait, maybe this didn't turn out so well for you ;)Zyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860113813294303312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-79475844023137581062013-05-14T13:26:57.424-05:002013-05-14T13:26:57.424-05:00That I actually DID know about.That I actually DID know about.Zyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860113813294303312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-34785150301522091032013-05-14T13:25:17.789-05:002013-05-14T13:25:17.789-05:00Hey, Lily. I used to feel the same way. What coul...Hey, Lily. I used to feel the same way. What could I possibly critique or what would my opinion matter? But just a quick "I liked it" is actually quite nice to hear. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-63840539361026300032013-05-14T13:23:35.002-05:002013-05-14T13:23:35.002-05:00I have no idea what you're talking about, but ...I have no idea what you're talking about, but my curiousity is piqued. Although...weirdly so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-40821171971212754182013-05-14T13:21:08.874-05:002013-05-14T13:21:08.874-05:00Anyone who knows about that x rated Topps trading ...Anyone who knows about that x rated Topps trading card of Threepio being, um rather...excited, will know why I'm finding Leia's hand in that position particularly funny. :)claire1976https://www.blogger.com/profile/04285049568087268653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-3881098171619374652013-05-14T10:57:43.285-05:002013-05-14T10:57:43.285-05:00Lily, I am an English grammar and usage nerd, and ...Lily, I am an English grammar and usage nerd, and I've done a lot of editing. If you ever want someone to take a look at your work with an eye to those things, just let me know! I'm sure your work deserves to be seen :)<br /><br />And yes, I think even just "I liked it!" would be a great thing for an author to hear. I know I appreciate it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062372303336920420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-28577331586384168412013-05-14T10:54:51.058-05:002013-05-14T10:54:51.058-05:00Thanks for the shout-out! I'm glad you guys fo...Thanks for the shout-out! I'm glad you guys found my new affirmation helpful. It's funny, though: I've been using it with myself in a much more mundane way. For me, it has more to do with making the switch from being just a reader to being a writer as well. <br /><br />I started saying this to myself when I'd search for new fanfics to read and come up empty. I'll be searching with some tone in mind, some variety of story, and when I don't find anything I finally just think to myself, "well, I guess you just have to write it yourself." It is very empowering to think that I can create my own stories when I feel like there's something I'd want to read that isn't out there. <br /><br />Z&P, I guess your approach is the other side of the coin: Instead of using what you want to read to find something to write, you're saying that everything you write will find someone to read it, even in the (highly unlikely) case that it's just you.<br /><br />This reminds me of a principle that inspires me so much as a librarian and archivist and reader that I have it printed on my business cards. The obscure and under-rated library theorist S. R. Ranganathan invented the Five Laws of Library Science. The two that I have on my business cards are:<br /><br />Every reader has her book : Every book has its reader<br /><br />There is a story out there for everyone, and a reader out there for every story!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062372303336920420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-37620170162299322332013-05-14T09:34:48.686-05:002013-05-14T09:34:48.686-05:00I just thought it was like, aw, look at them messi...I just thought it was like, aw, look at them messing around and being silly and Carrie has a nice smile on her face. Now I know why she's smiling. And yes, probably my innocent mind.Zyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860113813294303312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-46281169714015199292013-05-14T04:52:03.081-05:002013-05-14T04:52:03.081-05:00Thanks for the motto! Maybe I'll someday post ...Thanks for the motto! Maybe I'll someday post something because the negative comments will probably concentrate on my bad English. :) I'm not afraid of that, it'll be welcome. <br /><br />Some reason why I don't comment, is that the fanfic left me completely wordless for some reason. Maybe I should give it as a feedback... SOME reason would be that my comment would be just an blind praise and Worth nothing. Because I don't know how to explain myself. But beginning writers would probably appreciate that, TOO.Lily Skywalkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-77340188196039961032013-05-13T23:39:50.110-05:002013-05-13T23:39:50.110-05:00Funny, that's what I thought was so funny abou...Funny, that's what I thought was so funny about that picture in the first place. It's your innocent mind, I guess...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591963962547240042.post-87497954655381263122013-05-13T23:38:14.230-05:002013-05-13T23:38:14.230-05:00I'll add a more insightful comment later as I ...I'll add a more insightful comment later as I have to get to sleep, but how am I just now noticing where Threepio is pressing Leia's hand in that picture?!?!?Zyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860113813294303312noreply@blogger.com