[ SECRET POST #5373 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #5373 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Storytelling is as much of a skill as the technical side of things. So no, you're not the better writer. Ugh.

[(Anonymous)]

There's too many unknowns in this scenario for us to say one way or the other whether OP is "the better writer" or not.

If it's true that they're strong technically but a poor storyteller, then sure, I agree with you. But there are plenty of things that can make a fic writer less popular that have nothing to do with objective quality and everything to do with what's popular in the fandom.

[(Anonymous)]

ayrt Oh I agree, I'm going purely on what the OP has said. It's the lack of humility that grates the wrong damn way.

[(Anonymous)]

There's no lack of humility if it's true. False modesty is twenty times more grating unless one demands no-one ever be proud of their achievements, which is frankly small minded and dumb.

[(Anonymous)]

If your fic is technically accomplished but not getting much attention then there's a reason for it. Humility is trying to work out what that is. Humility is also realising that storytelling is an important part of writing and not some insignificant additional extra, asthe OP seems to think.

[(Anonymous)]

This. Writing that's technically perfect but dry and bland is not "good writing" even if the spelling and grammar and structure are flawless.

OP

[(Anonymous)]

I know, that's what bothers me. I don't know what it is about my storytelling that isn't drawing people in the way my friend's does. It's not like I don't put in the work on that aspect. Neither one of us is advertising on social media, so I can't blame that. But it's unlikely that anyone would call this person a "good writer" based on SPaG or story structure or even characterization. I've seen ESL readers thank her for writing in a way that's easy for them to understand -- just basically reciting things that are happening, no elaborate wording. But it's not like my writing is overly flowery or anything? And I find it confusing or jarring when an author jumps around to various POV in the same chapter (same paragraph, even) like she does, so it's not immediately clear whose head we're supposed to be in, or who is speaking. Even switching from first to third person in places while depicting actions, not like for an inner monologue or something. Just... I don't get why people prefer that over mine.

Re: OP

[(Anonymous)]

If it really bothers you, and it sounds like it does, you’re going to have to ask for feedback. Put a “concrit wanted” disclaimer in your AN. Hell, ask your popular friend to solicit her fanbase for betas. But don’t do it if you’re just looking for people to appreciate that you’re the better technical writer. Your superior SpAG has failed to impress your audience. If you’re looking to be better appreciated by this particular group, you will need to let that go.