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Even with all the suggestions I got after chapter 38, only a few spoke to me in a way that actually made me interested in writing them. I might have to interchange RBTL with something for a different fandom because I am getting burrrrrned out on Twilight.
I have a couple more chapters of RBTL written so I know it will go to 40 and I'd still LIKE to go to 50, I'm just afraid it'll take forever.
SRBS is a whole other beast. I have every chapter written but they all have to be cleaned up and scenes have to be lengthened and stuff before they are sent to the betas. Chapter 9 is a hundred percent ready to go but chapter 10 and 11 are giving me fits. It was all set to send them after Ch 38 of RBTL but I noticed an issue and just haven't found the time to work it out.
Anyway, other than a few strongly worded PMs, the readers have been incredibly kind and understanding of my long absences.
And now a question for you guys. Do any of you read author's notes in stories?
I ask this because I swear to God, if one more person asks me to write a Nessie or Jacob chapter of Six Interruptions, I am going to effing scream. I detailed pretty plainly in the author's notes that the story is SIX chapters. SIX interruptions. Just the Cullen kids. And still...of the 160 reviews for chapter 6, I'll be 100 of them are a request to write the Nessie chapter. Or even better, just a "You forgot the Nessie chapter!" No. No I didn't.
I get PMs from time to time asking me to write something Edward and Bella but I figure they just don't know that I am not a fan of Bella. But the Nessie requests on Six Interruptions...I mean, come on! Makes me want to punch the internet.
So it made me wonder, do you guys read author's notes? I nearly always do unless they are really annoying or if they BEG for reviews. Is there anything that bugs you guys in author's notes (I mean besides empty promises...like in mine)? I get annoyed when authors issue ultimatums. Nothing will make me not review faster than "I'll post the next chapter once I get 10 reviews." In fact, it's liable to make me stop reading the story completely.
And on a final note, I know I have PMs, Emails, and comments to answer. I will get to them all soon. I have like 450 emails in my fanfic folder so if anyone emailed me anything important, PM me on ffn or here because it will take me awhile to wade through them all.
Thanks.
- Mood:exhausted
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And to answer your question about the author's notes - yes, I do read them. Always. I know they are important, because I write them, too.
im excited for SRBS =). im so glad that you plan to finish it, it really is a fantastic story...
as for RBTL...its okay if RBTL takes foreverrr to get to 50... it could actually sort of be better that way because we'll never know when another chapter is coming and then all of the sudden we'll have a surprise RBTL update/"fix". but whatever you decide to do with it, i know im behind you the whole way & just thankful for anything you're able to post!
and you've mentioned this original work a few times... i have to say go for it! work on it every chance you get. you have all of us so hooked on your a/j stories that we would probably still be excited for an update years from now haha. so no pressure with the twilight stuff... seriously... your a/j stuff is such phenomenal writing...i cant even imagine what you could do with characters and plots that are 100% your own. it'll be beyond words.
answering your question... i do read the author's notes, mainly because i figure they're put there for a reason. it's the author's way of actively communicating with readers... but im with you on the ultimatum thing. asking for reviews/feedback is one thing, but demanding them and adding an 'or else' isnt right. it makes it seem like they're writing more for the reviews, not for the simple enjoyment of writing.
but yesss. good luck with your 15 hour work days and with your writing, especially for the original work. remember to breathe, too ;). and thanks for letting us know you're alive! =)
The muse can be fickle, I've got a BSG story that's been on the backburner for awhile. Two chapters up, one almost done, and the outline complete. Yet, my A/J story is begging to be written instead. No hurries on that, btw. I've only written through 7 of the 12 vignettes. I'm just glad you're still interested in being my beta on this:)
I do read author's notes. Finding out the reasons behind stories or chapters is great. And it might limit the begging for Bella and Nessie.
Have a great week!
I can't help myself but feel a little bummed about the fact that you're getting out of ideas for RBTL, but at the same time, I can totally understand how you feel. It's pointless (and very damn hard) to try to write a chapter if you don't have the inspiration.
And needless to say that I am THRILLED that you intend to finish SRBS. I would have been crushed if you left it on hiatus.
I also understand your frustration toward people disregarding what you say what with them asking for Jacob & Nessie fics... But you know, some people are just plain stupid (and I really don't mean to insult them).
I for myself, only read Author's notes of the Authors I like. And just like you said, I don't read Author's notes begging for reviews or blackmailing the readers to get reviews. I think it's pathetic and it doesn't make me want to read the fic.
Anyhow, I hope you will keep us updated about the whole "original writing" thing because I look forward to read your original works! (If you intend to post them online/publish them, that is.)
Talk to you soon!
Edited at 2009-07-15 05:05 pm (UTC)
Glad to see you are still well, just really busy. :) Your readers will understand, take all the time you need.
Anyway, about the Authors note, I always do read them. The only time I don't is if it's like
''hey doll," he said A/N DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THAT NEW NICK NAME FOR NESSIE? and walked toward her.
But if the authors note is in the beginning or at the end i def. read it and remember it.
That is really annoying that a lot of people are specifically asking for something that you don't want to write.
if you are burnt on twilight try to write jake and leah. i remember saying you were thinking about it LOL, if that was annoying just ignore it. :P
Take care
ETA; sorry for commenting 3 times, my laptop was doing something stupid. :X
just wanted to say hello and hope you're having a good summer...! i hope you've gotten some form of a relaxation day... you've more than earned it by now!
haven't forgotten about you =)
-lucy
Anyway, don't worry, take your time, and yeah I read author notes.
LOVE YOUR STORIES SO MUCH!!!
buttt this is just easier at the moment. just wanted to say hi & i hope work isn't still killing you! also hoping that your original work is coming along okay for you =).
<3