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  1. I found the perfect example. I've been obsessed with Bones ff lately, so just ignore my picks. The highlighted ones just went on my to-read list, LOL!

    Brown Skirt and Leather Seat: 11,203 hits and ONLY 2 reviews. It got +10 but something is seriously wrong here.

    The Sight of Her: 6,598 hits and NO reviews with a +5. That's half of the first one.

    Human beings can be hard to understand sometimes.

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    And, by the way, I don't pick fanfiction to read based on the works stats. I pick based on coupling and summary.

  2. It's nice to know that there are others who feel the same way I do.

    I'm much like DemonGoddess. When I have time to read something, I review it. My to-read bookmark list is so, so very long.

    trudy,

    One of the things that's keeps me going is that (most of the time) I don't have a set ending, just a vague idea of what I want - so I end up writing and finishing things just so I know how it ends. A good example of this is my Inu-fic, An Unexpected Love. I know that seems silly and as the author, I should know where the story will go and end but sometimes, it's just more fun that way. I find it exciting (does that make me a dork?) and I use a lot of silly things; word prompts, places, actions, colors, events, anything and everything I can think of. I have a lot of OC and original fiction.

    AUL started out as a short five-chapter, lemon-sex-filled story. I was frustrated with another story and just wanted to write something that was completely useless and made no sense what-so-ever. I wanted a break. Unfortunately for me, it became a ridiculous hit. I extended the storyline after talking to a couple of friends, but it's still going through a slow revision process.

    The problem is, my muse is fickle and flighty. It comes and goes when it wants. Thus, my several oneshots, which I don't post anymore due to AUL. Ironic?

    Enough ranting and complaining. What I want is to try to bring this to the attention of the readers. I'd like it to change, as I'm sure other writers would too. I don't mean to threaten them or put a long AN berating them but I was considering offering the ones that reviewed a reward, like a oneshot or drabble. I've got a couple of ideas on how to pick the reviewer, but I'm wondering if anyone else thinks this is a good idea or if I should completely throw it out? I'm not sure if it will increase reviewers but it might help me through word-of-mouth.

    What's sad is that the quote below is on the main page (multiple times) and it's like it doesn't phase people. Do they even read the news?

    "Please remember that this site is free to use. As such, the authors receive nothing for their efforts, except reviews. Do let them know that you read their stories, please! I'm sure they'll appreciate hearing from you!" - Apollo

  3. Hi, I just posted the first chapter of my multi-chapter Ruin Explorers fiction. Please check it out if you have time. :)

    Title: Ruin Explorers

    Author: yukihime

    Summary: With Rugudorull defeated, Ihrie and Fam set out in search to break Ihrie's curse, leaving Lyle with Rasha and Miguel to pick up the pieces of the fallen kingdom. The duo meet a new friend and stumble onto something that will change Ihrie's life, bringing secrets and feelings forward that shake the group. Set after the OVA series.

    Rating: Adult+.

    Pairings: Ihrie/Lyle, Ihrie/OC, Fam/OC.

    Spoilers: End of the OVA series.

    Feedback: Yes, please.

    URL: http://anime.adultfa...hp?no=600051620

    Thanks,

    yukihime

    None of the chapters have been beta-read. After it's finished, I will then re-post the proof-read chapters.

  4. Warning: THIS IS A RANT. My rant.

    Why is it that no one reviews stories anymore? Everytime I read something, I comment - even if it sounds super corny! I think it encourages the writers to work more knowing that there are people that are enjoying their work. And it's a great way to develop your writing skills. It encourages them to continue and get better! I sucked major (really) when I first started writing in 1998. (I think I'm revealing my age, >,<") It's been over ten years and I've gotten more comments and likes from those horribly written fics than I do now. Why is that!?

    Criticism can be bad or good but at least it's something, right? It's within in the perception of the receiver as to whether they take it with a grain of salt or blow it out of proportion. Even though I was starting out, the negative words didn't get to me. The encouraging responses from others were what I focused on. People were reading my work and liking it! It made me feel really happy that my ideas were something worthy of reading. Are people afraid to say anything now? What's wrong with 'I liked it' or 'good job' or 'interesting'? A word at least! I beg you readers, please do something!

    I'm sure that, for people like RosieB, Wheezambu or QuirkySlayer, reviews are what kept them writing through the years. I don't know anyone who hasn't heard of 'Beside You in Time', 'Possession' or 'By the River of Shadowed Moments'. These weren't written quickly but, at the same time, are some well-written and thought-out stories that have so many complexities. Sure you have to wait for chapters but I don't mind and several hundreds of others don't either.

    To be honest, I've written thousand of pages, several oneshots and tons of ideas, but most of my work isn't published. I don't post it because I don't see a point - to a certain extent. I do have friends that read what I write and urge me to continue but I write for myself, like every other fanfiction author, more than anything else. And like everyone else, real life gets in my way, but I believe that I would post more if I knew that there were people that enjoyed what I have to write and say. I feel like I'm in a stalemate. I only get feedback from a limited audience and would much rather prefer honest thoughts from others. I'm never going to met you. And even if I do, what are the chances with seven billion people on the planet?

    So please, take a minute or two and just say something. If you like an author, review their work - encourage them. If you don't like a work, at least find something nice to say to balance the negative comment. You don't have to be harsh, bad comments can be more helpful than good ones if they are worded correctly. And if you don't want to post it for others to read, then PM them. Just do something.

  5. My response. I would love feedback. Hope you enjoy.

    Pen Name: yukihime

    Title: Scurrilous - word count 1,177 *

    Story link: http://manga.adultfa...story.php?no=60

    Summary: Jay is forced to give into Clarence's demands. *

    Review replies link: maybe soon...O,o

    Type of fic: Oneshot

    Rating: Adult

    Fandom: 100% Perfect Girl

    Pairing: Jay Jin/Clarence Ewan. (This is NOT the pairing in the manga.)

    Warnings: Abuse, Angst, ChallengeFic, COMPLETE, Humil, UST

    * added by me.

    Thanks,

    yukihime

  6. For the past year, I have been using one-word prompts to write drabbles and oneshots. I find that it's a nice break when writing multi-chapter fics and it helps "freshen" me up when I return to them. :) I hope this helps you too.

    Prompt: scurrilous

    - grossly or obscenely abusive

    Sample post taken from rules.

    Pen Name: Apollo

    Story link: (Link)

    Review replies link: (link, if you have one)

    Type of fic: Drabble

    Rating: Adult ++

    Fandom: Original

    Pairing: N/A

    Warnings: M/M, PWP, Oral, Bond

    I don't plan on closing this thread.

    I hope that I posted this correctly.

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