[ SECRET POST #5670 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #5670 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.


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03. [SPOILERS for Chicago Med]




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04. [SPOILERS for The Caligula Effect 2]




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05. [SPOILERS for Who Rules the World]




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06. [WARNING for discussion of suicide]




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07. [WARNING for discussion of pedophilia]










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Secrets Left to Post: 00 pages, 00 secrets from Secret Submission Post #811.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.

Comments

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Name the fandom. And repeats, etc.

(If you think something in this thread is a troll, please ignore it! Conversation is fine, but OT wank makes stuff harder to keep track of in this thread. Thanks.)

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01. https://i.imgur.com/wCC3oHq.png

Transcript by OP

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Secret 1: I use a text to voice app to listen to my fanfics to help me with editing (I catch a lot of simple grammar mistakes this way)

Secret 2: Discovering that the main motivation for me to continue writing is because I love listening to my fanfics when I drive or do chores

Secrets because: Self obsessed much OP?

[(Anonymous)]

Well, if it makes you feel better the only reason I write fic is because I want to reread it.

[(Anonymous)]

The more years that I'm in fandom, the more I find that writers love their own work. It's the right characterization, the right kink, the right trope, the right whump, the right setting, whatever for you, and it's great to love your own writing. It's important because it makes you want to keep writing and it makes you feel happy about it.

Keep enjoying your stuff, OP!

Also, what app is it? It sounds awesome :)

[pantswarrior]

People always say that if you can't find what you want in fanfic, write it yourself, so by that token - I mean if you really do follow that advice and write what you wish you could see in fanfic, wouldn't it be weird to NOT enjoy your own stuff?

...That may be phrased in a slightly confusing way, but basically I agree with the other commenters. It's not weird to like your own fic.

[(Anonymous)]

Great idea, OP - which app is it?

[(Anonymous)]

I wouldn't worry about it, OP.

1. The fanfic you write is written with your tastes in mind. It's about stuff you like, yeah?

2. Lots of people like listening to things while they do chores.

You are entirely okay combining those two things, and if it gives you joy, then go for it!

[killnotic]

I've tried to do secret one once or twice, but the text-to-speech programs I use all have monotonous voices, and I can't stand to listen to them for more than a few minutes at a time.

I blame Audible because ever since I started using it, I've become a narrator snob, and noped out of so many audiobooks because I thought the narrator had a boring voice or was a terrible performer.

[(Anonymous)]

Nothing wrong with that, OP. You're writing the stories you want to read/hear is all.

[(Anonymous)]

This sounds fantastic and I want to do it too! (I used to do it when I was younger using voice to text on the computer lol)

I honestly get a bit of a rush hearing my own fic read back to me, especially if it's been a while!

OP

[(Anonymous)]

You are all very kind and sweet! Also, I'm so sorry for this late response. I'm working all weekend and I don't have a lot of time. Just my luck. I have so many thoughts on TTS apps! I can't find any apps on desktop that work in the same way as the one I like best on my phone (there was something about the desktop version that I didn't like; I don't remember since it was a while back).

The app I use most is:
"Simple Text Reader -Text to Speech (by TTSReader) WellSource - Empowering You"
Link to a screenshot of what it looks like in Google Play
https://i.imgur.com/8DJ0kZ9.jpg

Pros:
-You can log into your Google account to access your Docs for easy transfer/I personally don't want to log in so I copy and paste on blank forms; this app allows you to save up to 5 docs
-Most of my fics are less than 35k words so I can usually fit at least 20k words into a single doc and the app will read the whole thing through
-Best voice app I've come across. The voice is smooth and not as monotone and robotic as other apps I've used; a lot of options to pick from (I use "-x-tpf- (, local)" and I haven't listened to the other voices in a long time since when I find a voice I like I stick to it so I can't actually speak as to whether or not the other voices have good delivery/flow)
-Easy to adjust speed of reading, when it goes fast I feel like it's still easy to follow along

Cons:
-You have to keep the app open and can't use any other apps/turn the screen off while listening (but it can be a PRO if you want to read along with the voice since it highlights and follows the text)
-Editing can be annoying


Second app I use:
"My Voice - Text To Speech (TTS) My Voice App"
Link to a screenshot of what it looks like in Google Play
https://i.imgur.com/VyDAv0z.jpg

Pros:
-You can close the screen/use other apps as the TTS is in use
-I have fun adjusting the tone and speed

Cons:
-Voice is rather robotic; but IMO I can still use it from time to time because the voice isn't as bad as other apps
-there's no setup like the other app where I can save docs
-I think after 5K~ words the app will stop loading the TTS
-a little bit of a hassle to change the tone and speed of the voice

*I don't explore the apps a lot; I mainly look for a place to be able to load a lot of words and know the app will be able to read through the whole thing, voice reader that I can listen to without being annoyed or weirded out by the robotic tone, and how easy it is to paste my docs into the apps; I really wish I could close the screen of the first app!! I want to be in public listening to smut and not constantly worry that my phone will fall out of my purse and the screen will be on full display.

Sorry for the rambling mess.

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02. https://i.imgur.com/LMztDVI.png

[(Anonymous)]

I wanted to rec Legend of Fuyao to you, but she could be considered another feisty heroine in this one. Although not as obnoxious as in NPE. I liked her in Fuyao, though, contrary to NPE. (Don't bother trying Legend of the Ancient Sword, she's super annoying in that one.)

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03. [SPOILERS for Chicago Med]
https://i.imgur.com/9J2UofX.png

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04. [SPOILERS for The Caligula Effect 2]
https://i.imgur.com/ABZQEyB.png

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05. [SPOILERS for Who Rules the World]
https://i.imgur.com/X0GZ7fN.png

[(Anonymous)]

I think the main reason why Bai Fengxi said she was the obvious choice for sect leader was because she was the biological daughter of the sect leader, and she had that devoted guy by her side, who she would likely end up marrying. So, them ruling as a couple - her for the name and heritage, and him with a good head on his shoulders, might have worked out fine and given her the time to grow up.

But yeah, wow. All those accusations annoyed me so much, and the stabbing was the worst.

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06. [WARNING for discussion of suicide]
https://i.imgur.com/I4osmCJ.png

[(Anonymous)]

Honestly, I get how she feels. I'm on the older end of doing fandom stuff and sometimes, the overall internet does feel like a young person's lobby. It's gotten to a point where I've crawled into my cave and only distribute my stuff from there. I'm not particularly saying it's a bad thing - much more calming, and I do have really close, old friends who are there for me and vice versa, so I'm fairly content - but it's a damn shame that getting your shit out there more and more means people will find a way to police the way you fandom that feels very, well, conservative.

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07. [WARNING for discussion of pedophilia]
https://i.imgur.com/5e8d1Co.png

[(Anonymous)]

What? This is a thing?

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General comments:

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What are your favorite current watches or reads?

[(Anonymous)]

Books, movies, shows, whatever.

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