Typecasting

Ranting & Raving
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I was going through my folder of half done writings and found this one. It’s kinda all over the place but . . . go ahead.

 

 

 

 

type·cast ˈtīpˌkast verb gerund or present participle: typecasting To assign (an actor or actress) repeatedly to the same type of role, as a result of the appropriateness of their appearance or previous success in such roles. "he tends to be typecast as the caring, intelligent male" represent or regard (a person or their role) as a stereotype. "people are not as likely to be typecast by their accents as they once were"

 

 

 

I think that I have discovered the answer to your problem. Your problem, if you haven't admitted it yet, is that you are bored with fan fiction. I now understand why there are a lot writers who don’t read them anymore. Weeding out the good from the bad can be daunting. And the rare ‘good’ stories seem to be the ones that don’t get updated but three times a year.

 

*sigh*

 

All of the stories are blurring together. You've subscribed to so many stories, but there are only a few that you actually get excited for and wait impatiently to see continued. Am I right? I probably am. I usually am. I think I am, because I have the same fatigue.

 

I come to you today not to rant per say, but to bring you hope via suggestions.

 

As a reader, how do you get out of your rut? Where are all the good stories?, you ask yourself. Sadly, depending on how much time you spend on this site, you may have found them all.........within your fandom.

 

From what I have observed, and based on my own behavior, is that we tend to read by bias. I am a huge Big Bang fan, so most of the stories on my sub list are about them. Normal, right? But...how many times can I read about GD in ed up relationships t

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Baekhyunsoul #1
Chapter 20: I can only wish more people would use beta readers, especially if you are putting all this work into something that obviously means something to you. It only makes sense, if you’re in a rush to publish and don’t have the time time put it away to reread later when you’re not so close to it, then use the fresh and objective eyes of beta reader. Thank you for putting that out there
Baekhyunsoul #2
Chapter 20: I can only wish more people would use beta readers, especially if you are putting all this work into something that obviously means something to you. It only makes sense, if you’re in a rush to publish and don’t have the time time put it away to reread later when you’re not so close to it, then use the fresh and objective eyes of beta reader. Thank you for putting that out there
meowzwrites #3
Chapter 26: Omg yes @ mpreg just please stop
meowzwrites #4
Chapter 14: Lol @ 16. I do idol fics, and I used to give characters with very little training in one area really strong twins but now I just want to punch myself and everyone who does that in the face.
haaitje #5
Your rants and ravings are so very informative. I will revisit it when I have/find the motivation to write again. I agree with most of your opinions about the stories on AFF. I have to say I like reading your stories, I like your characters and how you "build" them. I could care less if they were black, white, purple or whatever color; race or ethnicity, I like them for who they are. How they develop. And of course their background is an important part of that but I don't think their color is key. I hope that you get what I mean, it's difficult to explain without seeing your reaction ^^. You asked about angsty stories and I just read a lot of angst stories by the same author. The stories were compelling and I couldn't stop reading them but I also thought that it was a bit too much. Too much pain and heartache never any form of relieve for the characters. I felt drained after reading their stories back-to-back, no matter how interesting I found the stories. I contemplated telling the author that, how I felt about the stories but I was to chicken to actually do it. After reading your R&R I decided to tell them anyway. It's upbuilding criticism and not a bashing. Thanks again for your insights and keep writing these interesting funny and heartwarming stories. Who doesn't want to be Luna, I sure wanted to be. ^^
PrinceOfAbstraction #6
Chapter 35: A good story will have one or more of the following - good plot/interesting characters/attractive writing style/inexplicable something that makes you relate to the story at once.
NeoCaratTypo #7
Chapter 32: I’m CHOKING I’m pretty sure that chpt 31 (Consistency) was my story ? I specifically remember thinking that it was so innovative. I hated that decision too after writing two chapters because It got so tiring to write. I do still like the concept of the story so I’m thinking of revisiting it. Hopefully I don’t make the same mistake ?
milkia #8
i've honestly read this through several times and i still can't get over how good this guide is. guide/rant, anyway. i love it, thanks for posting!
MinhosAegyo #9
Chapter 41: girl i've been off this site for years (was in like middle school when i created my account) and i come back out of curiosity (now graduated from high school) and you still spilling hot fiery teaaaa. love it. now let me go catch up on your stories cause i remember them being bOMB!
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