[ SECRET POST #2005 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2005 ⌋

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

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08. http://i.imgur.com/H1X1Z.gif
[linked because uh not sure if this is porn or not; live action]


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09. http://i.imgur.com/pNcu1.jpg
[porn of the drawn variety - Tintin]


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11. [SPOILER WARNING for Hourou Musuko]



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12. [SPOILER WARNING for Prometheus]



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13. [SPOILER WARNING for Homestuck]



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14. [SPOILER WARNING for Avengers]



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15. [SPOILER WARNING for Merlin]



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16. [SPOILER WARNING for Tangled]



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17. [WARNING for ... pretty sure this has something to do with rape]



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18. [WARNING for rape]



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Notes:

Secrets Left to Post: 00 pages, 000 secrets from Secret Submission Post #286.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 1 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 1 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.

Comments

[fscom]

01. http://i.imgur.com/xWae9.png

[(Anonymous)]

If you don't post it, no one is saying anything anyway.

[(Anonymous)]

Oh anon, I feel the same way.
I once published a one shot and it got one review that said a person loved it! But then no one else bookmarked, commented, or kudos'd it (but it got about 50 views) so I felt like that one person liked mediocre writers.

[mudousetsuna]

Do you expect to be amazing right off the bat? The only reason good writers are good is practice and crit and continuing to write. Don't give up because of that! Find what people like in your writing and expand on that. Even if they find something wrong with it, it's how you learn what works best!

One person liked your stuff and that's more than a lot of people can say. Work toward making it more, and be proud of that!

[diabolicalfiend]

Sometimes it's less about your fic and more about the fandom. Did people know you? You said 'once' so probably people just hadn't heard of you and thus had no reason to click onto yours.

[elaminator]

I don't think many people are rude enough to tell you to give up writing altogether...right? I've never seen that before. While I'm sure there are some assholes who would do such a thing, you shouldn't let them stop you from posting. And you never know how well received your stuff might be if you don't upload it!

[(Anonymous)]

Try to get emotionally detached from your username and/or internet presence there. I know it's easier said than done, but you'll have more fun and the haters (or lack of feedback) won't get to you any more.

[(Anonymous)]

You say you want to write good fic, but if you never post it you never, ever will. Fics are written for the fans who read them, not just for yourself, and if you never let the fans read your fic, comment on what they like and what they don't, you will never truly understand what it takes to write a good fic. You need to put your work out there for others to see. There will probably be judging words, harsh words, but honestly, unless your writing doesn't make any sense, there will be people to cheer you on, people who will force you to get better. Be brave.

[citrinesunset]

Maybe it doesn't feel this way to you, but you're not obligated to post stuff even if you do finish it. The only excuse you need not to post something...not wanting to post it. It's okay to finish something and then decide if it's something you're comfortable posting.

But in any case, I think if anyone tells you that you just shouldn't bother writing, they're probably not someone you should listen too closely to. Try not to worry too much about flames, because while they're painful, I find they're often dishonest in a similar way that exaggerated, unabashed praise can be dishonest. Someone who tells you your story is the best thing ever is probably exaggerating, but there's also probably something about your fic that's genuinely good in order to get that sort of reaction. If someone tells you you're the worst writer ever and that your fic is garbage, then it's likely your story does have flaws, but they're still exaggerating.

If you really want to improve, focus on the feedback that seems more moderate and honest. Better yet, think about trying to find a beta down the road.

It might help, too, if you don't look at every story as something that you have to prove yourself with. I'm the sort of person who has to post just about everything I write, just for completeness sake, but there are definitely some things I'm not as crazy about and that I haven't made much effort to promote or put out there for people to see. It's there if someone wants to give it a chance, though.

Good luck!

[(Anonymous)]

I was much in the same situation as you, OP. Then, I finally posted something under a different nick from my usual one (to avoid detection in case I bombed and people I knew would find out. XP) The result was overwhelmingly positive, I've enever had to regret it.

All I'm saying, just go for it! Use a different name is you're feeling selfconscious and don't let anyone stop you! =D

[(Anonymous)]

Here's the thing: you suck. The first thing you finish is gonna suck. The first thing you post is gonna suck. The next think is gonna suck a bit less, but it's still gonna suck. It's because writing is a craft way more than a talent. If you want to learn how to play the bassoon, you're not gonna turn up to your first bassoon lesson expecting to be a good bassonist. Writing is no differnt.

[unicornherds]

You don't have to post a finished fic. You never have to let it in to anyone else's brain but yours, if you don't want. I know a lot of writers like to write for an audience, and there's nothing wrong with that, but that's not the only way to do it.

Maybe if you thought about not posting the story and just focused on the fun part of writing it just for you it would help you get over that block of finishing one of them. You can always change your mind later if you want to post it.

[reconstructschaos]

Make an account with a different handle from your usual one and don't leave any information that can be traced to you. Then, when you upload it, it'll be perfectly anonymous... and you can find out whether people enjoy it or not without tarnishing your reputation.

If you're honestly only worried about your quality of writing, I wouldn't go by people's opinion of it online, especially at a place like FF. There are many people who will adore and praise fic that I honestly don't see as being that good, while more or less ignoring much better fics.

If anything, the reviews you get might only help you figure out what pairings are popular in a certain fandom, since shippy fics tend to get more readers and reviews than non-shippy fic, unless it's a tiny fandom, where almost any fic will get attention just because there are so few. xD;;

Please try it, secret-maker! And I honestly don't think it's impossible to improve, even if you just flat-out aren't any good. You could always keep trying and learn!

[insanenoodlyguy]

Grow a pair (testicles, ovaries, take your pick)

Post it under a psuedonym you are prepared to dump and burn if it goes wrong.

But post it. There is nothing sadder to me then work from an author who wants to post but is too scared. And your secret makes it obvious you want to post it, but make reasons not to.

Worst case scinario? Here, I'll do yours:

I'm really not sure you should be writing anymore. your work is so incompetent and flawed that I dont' think any amount of constructive criticism will fix it. Sorry!

Think how silly that actually reads. If that stops you... well then you should stop writing. But at least find that out about yourself!

Post that shit! link it here, I'll say something, promise. Even if that something is "i don't know what this series is."

[51stcenturyfox]

Post it! No one's going to tell you to stop.

Use a different pseud if you're really freaked out about it. <3

[blueonblue]

No response is more common than negative responses. If you write for a small fandom or rare pairing, then you will probably receive good feedback because readers will be happy to have new fanfic. I agree with all of the people who say post it under a different name if you feel nervous about posting.

[thene]

The worst that's likely to happen is **crickets**. If you don't believe me, go to a fic archive, pick a few fics until you find some that are just plain bad, and check the comments. You might see a very little negative feedback depending on the site but you're much more likely to see no feedback as a response to bad work.

Echoing things said above - writing is a craft and your first attempt will not be your best, but if you put your heart into it at all you ARE likely to get a little love back from it. While it takes practice to get any good at it not all n00bs are equal. If you like reading, care about what you're doing, and you're relatively intelligent you will be starting way above the level that most of FFN starts out at.

Please make a sock and link us to your work on the general comments thread once you post it? I will read it if I know the fandom.

[badass_tiger]

You never know until you try, anon. Chances are, someone will read it and like it, and people who say that authors should stop writing are all trolls anyway

[saiika_von_maou]

You know, years ago, I posted a fic and someone DID tell me it was awful, and to stop writing. I didn't. I soon learned to recognize that the negative comments weren't the only ones I was getting.

I suppose it's more difficult for you, since you've NEVER shared your writing before. It's scary. Guaranteed, though, there are always going to be people that like what you do, and people that don't. There are far too many people in this world (and on the internet in general) for EVERYONE to be indifferent to you. Give yourself a fighting chance. I promise, you'll be a stronger, better writer simply by allowing your writing to be seen.

[(Anonymous)]

Judging by this secret alone, your writing is better than 70% of people on ff.net anyways. And even all THOSE people get good reviews telling them they "shud keep riting!". Honestly, I think you're improving just by writing fics for yourself. The critique should matter to you, but you won't get anything helpful (realistically).

But if you actually want to get anywhere as a writer, you NEED to get the confidence to post your stuff, and accept criticism. If you can't post fic anonymosuly only, there's no way in hell you'll be able to publish a book.

Excuse any typos, I'm drunk.

[velvet_mace]

You just have to do it. The first one is the hardest. It gets easier after that.

Chances are, if it really sucks, it will simply be ignored (which is depressing but not devastating or embarrassing). So honestly, by not posting at all, you've already been suffering through the worst. Might as well finish a fic and post it up.

[usearki]

You don't have to post even if you have finished a fic. I know I have a couple I haven't posted.

I might post them one day (when I get out of the funk I'm in) but I know I don't have to and they'll still be there if I ever decide to.

So finish them up. Then like others have said, make a different ID and see what happens. You won't know unless you post.

Good luck with whatever you decide. :)

[(Anonymous)]

Feel free to post or not post, that is up to you. All I ask is that what you do post, you don't delete. Someone out there may love what you have written, even if you do not.

[htebazytook]

don't let ppl post anonymously, and don't post on ff.net if you're afraid of [often baselessly, and usually unsolicited] criticism

also, get yourself a beta

[tinfoil_hats]

Practice, practice, practice! You'll get better the more you write!

If you're not comfortable having stuff attached to your name or net handle, look for anonymous fic memes (kink memes and such), write and post fills for some prompts anonymously, and see if you get feedback on those. Even if not, you can always go back a few weeks later and read it yourself once you've forgotten about it a little, and that might give you a different perspective.