Writer's Meme

[brightly_lit]

Because it looks SO FUN!

Put a number in the comments and I’ll answer accordingly. The mission for those of us who answer the questions, should we accept it, is to stay positive about our writing and ourselves, but to also be fair about our shortcomings.


1. Of the fic you’ve written, of which are you most proud?
2. Favorite tense
3. Favorite POV
4. What are some themes you love writing about?
5. What inspires you to write?
6. Thoughts on critique
7. Create a character on the spot... NOW!
8. Is there a character you love writing for the most? The least? Why?
9. A passage from a WIP
10. What are your strengths in writing?
11. What are your weaknesses in writing?
12. Anything else that you want to know... (otherwise known as Fill in the Blank)

Comments

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

12!
What is the most important thing you think you've learnt from writing fanfic that you would pass on to other writers?

[brightly-lit.livejournal.com]

OOH, A TWELVE--I was really hoping for an original question! And a great one it is. This took some thought, but I think the most important thing I've learned is not to try to write what I THINK people will like, because it'll take the story in a less authentic direction. I say, write what you really most want the story to say, not worrying about the audience; people seem to like that better, anyway, and even if they don't, at least you end up with a story you really love that's all you wanted it to be. And now I want to ask this same question of everyone here, STARTING WITH YOU! :-D

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

OMG that's not the way it works is it!
Actually, my answer would be tifaching's answer which is virtually the same as yours, which is really interesting.
When I was super blocked and was freaking out coz I couldn't write anything but really nasty stuff which I didn't want to write as I felt strongly that I wanted to be a positive person and writer, tif just said to let it go and trust my muse, to write what she wanted me to and that it would be okay. So I did and it was! Admittedly I wrote Gods and Monsters and it freaked me out and still does but you can't say I was trying to second guess what people would like coz I'm surprised anyone makes it through it.
But it really helped me to let go of my expectations of myself. I only ever wanted to be a writer, maybe if I had specified not a writer of horror and angst, I would have got that. But accepting that my muse has horns has been the best thing I've learnt so far.
And not to make stupid jokes about men on tricycles that could spiral out of control. Also that : ) x

[kalliel]

Guys, don't have anything to add but a few dozen amens, but I really love this thread. And you both! <333333333