Fan Fiction Reader/Writer Survey
Stealing this from Serpentine_Slytherin!
State your fanfiction pen name.
lilspydermunkey
Are you more of a reader or a writer?
Reader. I write as much as I can, though.
When did you first start reading/writing fanfiction?
I think I started reading fan fiction at 18 or so. I used to be way into wrestling (WWE) so I read that. Then stopped for a few years, then picked up again with some Orlando Bloom and Harry Potter stories. Then stopped for a few years and now I'm here.
What’s the first fanfiction you ever read/wrote? What is it about?
"The Red Scarf", a Sichul story on this site.
What ratings do you read/write?
Anything of both.
What was your first fandom?
Wrestling- the Hardys. Then Orlando Bloom and tons of people. Then Harry and Ron. In Kpop- Super Junior, SHINee, Big Bang
List all the fandoms you have read/written in.
Read: wrestling, Orlando Bloom, Harry Potter, KPop: Super Junior, SHINee, Big Bang
Written: Kpop - See above
What is your favorite fandom to read/write for?
Read: Good grief. Sichul; Wonkyu; Wonteuk; Heeteuk; TopRi; GTop; JongKey; 2min; JongTae; NielCap
Write: HeeTop; JongTae
Any fandom you would like to write in?
I'm pretty content where I am
What was your first ship?
Sichul
List all the pairings you have read/written in.
See favorites
What is your favorite pairing to read/write for?
See favorites
Is there any pairing you refuse to read/write?
I once stumbled upon HeeKyu. NOPE.
What do you think of het stories? Slash/? Femslash/Yuri?
I understand and respect that there is a place for het and yuri stories, but I'm here for the . :o)
What is your favorite genre?
and fluff
What is your least favorite genre?
I haven't really stumbled upon one yet. If I can find a well-written story in a certain genre, I'm so down.
Any genre you would like to read/write for?
I love to read long, multi-chaptered fics. I wish I could write a similar epic with tons of background information. But no matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to do it. *sigh*
List all of your favorite writers.
I am so not going to be able to remember everyone, so apologies in advance. In no particular order:
LadyVamp (first author I ever read here- specifically My Soul to Take)
Which writer inspires your own work?
I am constantly re-reading the authors above. But my inspiration comes from everywhere- a song (Home to Him); a tv show (Hauntings); a line from a book (a new JongTae that's swirling in my head).
What story has the most impact to you, so much that you remember it all the time?
KPop: Decadence by Serpentine_Slytherin (ask that poor thing how much I've nagged her about updates); everything by SilkChiffon
What is website you use most to read/write fanfiction?
AFF
Any certain things you avoid reading/writing about?
Het and Yuri, Again, I respect them, but they just aren't for me.
What do you enjoy best about fanfiction in general?
It's your own little world and the characters do whatever you want them to do. It's also nice knowing that there's a community of people who love the same things I do and that we're all connected by that.
Do you have any fanfiction pet peeves?
I want to say spelling and grammar, but I know English is not the first language for a lot of these writers, so I'm able to skip it. Otherwise, no, not really.
How long should a chapter be?
However long you wish. Don't force yourself to add stuff just to make chapters a certain length- the end product won't be pretty. It's your story- write it however the hell you want. There are no story police.
Have you ever flamed someone?
No and I never will.
Have you ever been flamed?
No. I hope I never am.
Do you roleplay online?
No.
(Writers Only)
How many published fanfictions have you written?
16. I try to only keep two going at a time. My brain often finds this hilarious, and gives me six new ideas.
Which one of your fanfictions has the most words? The most views? The most comments? The most upvotes? How many?
I don't really pay attention to word count, so I can't help you there.
For everything else, Crimson is my number one story in all those categories. It has 5 votes. (Holy cow! Yesterday it was only 4! Woo!)
At the moment, which one of your fanfictions is your favorite/you are the most proud of? (you can include unpublished fanfictions)
The Red Scarf (my first Sichul); Club Pulse (my first HeeTop); Home to Him; School Days; Crimson; Hey Lover (my first JongTae)
Out of all characters you have written, which one do you feel you identify the most with?
Heechul
Do you use beta reader?
No. I run ideas by my boyfriend, Serpentine and Top8, but no one other than me reads my stuff until I upload it.
What warnings have you used on your stories?
Vast amounts of . Some violence and stalking
Do reviews affect how you write in any way?
Not really. I'll take something into consideration, but at the end of the day I write for me. If others like it, well that's just icing on the cake.
What makes you happy the most as a writer?
Comments. I like making people smile and I like entertaining them. One reader said she read Five Minutes four times and I smiled so hard I thought my cheeks would crack.
Do you generally outline your fanfictions or do you prefer to write spontaneously then revise?
No. I'll write down a story idea and sometimes make a few notes if there is a scene or something that keeps pestering me. I usually know the major things that will happen, and kind of wing the in-between stuff. (explains a lot, doesn't it?)
Have you ever stolen something from another person’s work?
I don't think so. If I did, I assure you it was completely unintentional.
What do you feel is your biggest challenge when writing?
Concentration. I write everything by hand first, and my brain moves faster than my hand.
Do you have any certain ritual to do before/while/after you write?
Nope.
Do you actively advertise your story or request for reviews/upvotes?
Nope.
Would you ever want a trailer for a fanfiction you’ve written to be made?
If someone made me one, I definitely wouldn't mind!
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