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A poll for fanfic lovers

Sachiko13

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 1:46 pm

I'm planning on writing a (literate) fanfic. Before I begin, I want to know the greatest narration preference, to make as many readers as possible happy. I won't begin the story until I have at least 100 votes. I currently have eight, so please take this poll: A Little Help, Please
Share it with your friends and spread it around as much as you can. Thank you for your time.

Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:15 pm

PLEASE don't use second person. I'm begging you...

Say, what would the fanfic be about? I've yet to read one that has been as cohesive as a piece of original fiction, and I don't doubt that you could probably do it sweatdrop I want to make sure I've read a lot of fanfics before I start slamming them, you see.

MyOwnBestCritic

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Serebii_Faerii

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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:53 pm

I prefer the third person narrative. I'm not a huge fan on first person, but it depends what the fic is about. If it's going to be relying a lot on emotions, you're better off going with first person.
I agree with MyOwnBestCritic: PLEASE don't use second person.
I'll be sure to vote! xd

Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:55 pm

Yay! Now 16 people have voted. whee
I wish you luck on your fanfic.

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Dodger Gunning

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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 6:28 am

Our Internet filter blocked the page, so I can't vote, but I will say that second person makes me froth at the mouth like a rabid dog. First person makes me wince when it comes to fanfiction. I don't know, there's just something about telling a story directly from the point of view of a character that is not your own that squicks me. A fanfic could be really well written, but if I notice it's in first person, I can't hit the back button fast enough.

I'm neurotic, though, so my opinion is probably far out in left field when it comes to usefulness.

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