The Fanfiction Reader/Writer Questionnaire

State your fanfiction pen name.

JamDi (jamdii) this is what I'll always use even as my username in other accounts... (em a little lazy for thinking new ones and I couldn't remember everything!!!) 

Are you more of a reader or a writer?

Nowadays, I'm more of a reader. 

When did you first start reading/writing fanfiction?

August something 2012 because of my wife (ehem JongKeyFanXD). just when i made an acc here xd

What’s the first fanfiction you ever read/wrote? What is it about?

The first thing I read is Jongkey Zombie by SandSherm... The title pretty explains it, right? I'm not a JongKey shipper, just a near fan, but it's a long story why. Let's just blame my wife, okay?  shes the one who transformed into a shawol and forced into my eyes jongkey... all sorts of jongkey... but im a 2min (fan) shipper ahahaha lolz

My first fic? You'll laugh... Escape from the Dead which is Jongkey x Zombies again ahahaha. My wife made me do it.

What ratings do you read/write?

I tried various ratings in reading. I'm very uncomfortable with rated Ms and fics now. (just all fics that involves )  I suddenly feel disgusted towards this stuff. 

I will try writing rated M but not in terms of ual desires but those with deaths, psychological cases, horror, murders, cannibalisms and the likes. Yes ghour. And blood. Ahahaha. 

What was your first fandom?

B2uty. 2009 or 2010.  (Just near Beast's debut all right?) But I was only a mere and calm fan. I don't even know the members' names then XD. I became a hardcore like now when I became a shawol this 2012. (Yes blame my wife again) 

List all the fandoms you have read/written in.

Read? Hmm... Nowadays mostly EXO. (what else could I find in AFF?) I did read a few (less than five) Infinite fics (just because of storylines and plots) Many SHINee fics (mostly 2min). Fair number of Nu'est & BAP. I also read one or two with Big Bang and SuJu. I rarely see Hello Venus fics. I'm not familiar with other cameos used in fics I have read.

Written? SHINee, EXO, Hello Venus, Nu'est, BAP & Lunafly. (that's practically my biases excluding Crayon Pop)

What is your favorite fandom to read/write for?

Read & write: the biases I listed above. Let's include the shippings! Everything with Luhan, Zelo, Ren, Taemin and Ara ships! (except girl x girl) 

Any fandom you would like to write in?

Hmm.... I think so but I can't think of any for now. Probably more of BAP, Nu'est and Hello Venus!!!

What was your first ship?

2min (Taemin x Minho, forever and ever babe)

List all the pairings you have read/written in.

All...?

Read: Mostly 2mins and JongKey before. Few other SHINee x SHINee member before. All that involves Taemin, period. Hmm... Also a few JREN, MinRen and ARen (just all with Ren). Few BangZelos and one or two Himchan x Jongup and Daehyun x Youngjae. Also few TaoRis XD And SuJu and Infinite pairings I am not familiar with. Nowadays, HunHan.

Write: 2min, JongKey, Ara x Chanyeol (not yet updated), Ara x Minho, Hyojin (ulzzang) x Minho.

... does Onew x Chicken counts?

What is your favorite pairing to read/write for?

2min, HunHan, everything that involves Taemin, Luhan, Zelo, Ren and Ara XD

Is there any pairing you refuse to read/write?

Yuri pairings. Sorry, I'm not comfortable with girl x girl.

What do you think of het stories? Slash/? Femslash/Yuri?

It depends on plot and rating. I don't want to go near anymore to those that involve . It's really disturbing!!! I can't take it anymore. If it comes with ( I highly approve XD), just sweet scenes now. A little kiss and there. As for YURI, I'm toooo choosy with this one. Just upto close sisterhood and relationship. No no no to mushy-mushy-goo-goo.

What is your favorite genre?

Almost anything I guess. Though I highly favor angst and psychological genres. It actually depends on the plot and writing style.

What is your least favorite genre?

, supernatural that involves vampires and wolves in the same fic (i cannot take it anymore sorry), historical, science fiction (although I do have few exceptions)

Any genre you would like to read/write for?

I somehow want to try but... I just can't really stand it anymore. I want to try extreme horror and psychological. Why not also science fiction? Eheeheehee :3

List all of your favorite writers.

elisaexplosive. DazzlingTaemint.

these are the only authors I had read more than two of their works. Let's throw in Bomi cuz I really love her style. 

Which writer inspires your own work?

elisaexplosive who altered my whole way of thinking since I had read Clandestine XD

What story has the most impact to you, so much that you remember it all the time?

DOLLHOUSE: CLANDESTINE by elisaexplosive. I cannot forget it. Frankly... I really can't.

What is website you use most to read/write fanfiction?

AFF. This is the only place I swear. I did spot few in tumblr but I'm not active much there.

Any certain things you avoid reading/writing about?

KingKa/QueenKa/ falling in love with (ew)/ Mary Sue characters/ too cliched stories (well I try)/ ugly betty or ugly duckling like characters/

What do you enjoy best about fanfiction in general?

the imagination of fans and being able to explore fantasies and dreams about our husbands  biases

Do you have any fanfiction pet peeves?

what's pet peeves? (sorry not familiar with these terms)

Does the number of reviews tell how good a story is?

Yes. Well not for every story I had seen. Very few are underrated. But I guess that those who had many reviews just really trigger the general readers.

How long should a chapter be?

not too long, not too short. just make it satisfying, relevant, & significant.

Have you ever flamed someone?

Flamed?

Have you ever been flamed?

I really don't know what this means... I'm not aware of everything

Do you roleplay online?

YES. Well, before by mid-2013. I suddenly ceased because of school.

(Writers Only)

How many published fanfictions have you written?

Published? As in shared, posted? 8.

Which one of your fanfictions has the most words? The most views? The most comments? The most upvotes?

most words? - probably Seek the Joker since it's the only fic that has more than three chapters OTL... (chapters are just hidden) 

the most views - Best Absolute Perfect Warriors.

the most comments - most fics I have almost have the same number of comments... I think it's Escape from the Dead or Best Absolute Perfect Warriors.

the most upvotes - Escape from the Dead

At the moment, which one of your fanfictions is your favorite/you are the most proud of? (you can include unpublished fanfictions)

There is no title yet for this one but it is initially called Cinderella Meets Cinderella (no, not or yuri). I kinda like the plot I had with this one even if it's not yet published. And with the ideas I had with fics I have now, I think I like the plot of Don't Grow Up and Perfect Love Triangle.

Out of all characters you have written, which one do you feel you identify the most with?

Taemin in Perfect Love Triangle. I put all my love in him. I love like him even if it's not obvious. (yeah I think I got a little disorder)

Do you use beta reader?

once but it never worked through

What warnings have you used on your stories?

character deaths, ghour, violence, horror (my rated m)

Do reviews affect how you write in any way?

yes. it highly affects my self-esteem. but i get through it in a way. besides, it's my fault all through out. i jsut figure any ways for me to get better.

What makes you happy the most as a writer?

When I get comments and feedbacks (yes, LOVE) from my readers. I find out if someone still reads my fic. But honestly, I became able to share my knowledge, idea, feeling, love, and passion.

Do you generally outline your fanfictions or do you prefer to write spontaneously then revise?

I outline them in my mind. My fic goes wrong if I then revise. It happened three times in my fics. And I hate it when I repeat the whole process. Sheesh. I always have raw ideas initially then they go better if I put further thinking into it before publishing. Also if I have planned the ending so I know what path should it take :)   

Have you ever stolen something from another person’s work?

I don't think so. I am INSPIRED and INFLUENCED but I don't think I stole anything. Well, I do admit that I sometimes improvise from others' idea but I never copy. I'd been sensitive with issues like this so I'd always been careful if I ever get inspired. Since sometimes, we cross the fine line between inspiration and stealing. If I steal, I'll ruin my own pride (yes, there's an evil monster in me). I will always strive for better or if possible, the best. 

What do you feel is your biggest challenge when writing?

Continuing it. Consistency in style, grammar (technicalities) and maintaining the spazz (the inspired feeling) I had for my work to keep me going. Just I'll make it simple - writing itself, is my biggest challenge.

Do you have any certain ritual to do before/while/after you write?

Reading, browsing and listening to music. mostly fangirl stuffs.

Do you actively advertise your story or request for reviews/upvotes?

I advertised only a few times for my completed (one and only) oneshot in Ad Shops. I also advertised once or twice an ongoing fic since I need readers to act as characters too (no, not an application story).  But only in Ad Shops here in AFF.

I did ask for reviews for my oneshot since I think it's not that good and I need people criticizing my work so that I can do better.  

Would you ever want a trailer for a fanfiction you’ve written to be made?

Yep just for fun actually. But I'll be the one to do it.

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from: hopelesswriter