Should I make this quiz series?
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Thread Topic: Should I make this quiz series?
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Can I do that thing where I say I'm not going to listen to anyone who doesn't say why, like S_E_ did?
If they want to get better at writing, a quiz website is objectively the wrong place. There's no audience, there's no critique, there's no proof-readers or mentors or people who know what they're talking about. It's like if someone went to the gym to learn how to drive. Sure you can do it, but everyone is going to laugh at you, your progress will be slow if at all and you'll look like an idiot.
And my friends and I like laughing at idiots. It's half the reason we have this account. -
There is an audience, but I will say that hardly anyone critiques a story here. You kind of have to proof-read it yourself, which I think is a good thing because people should learn how to do that. As for mentors, you don't need one. You can gather information on how to write by looking at other people's stories. Or if you really want one, then you can ask the person who wrote your favorite story on here.
Then you shouldn't have made an account if that's half of your reason. Those people are trying. And when you laugh at someone who's trying, you start to become a bully. -
This is a quiz website. People come here to take and write quizzes. Who is the audience you speak of? The four people who don't know how to google 'website for writing?'
Also, I like how your argument basically comes down to 'who needs all those things anyway?' Who needs a proofreader? Who needs a mentor to give them advice? Who needs critique? Yes, you can write without them, but you're never going to improve if you keep trying to learn to drive in the gym parking lot. You can write here, but it'll be s---, and it'll continue to be s--- until you go somewhere appropriate. Like say, a place that DOESN'T require you to put empty answers boxes between paragraphs.
Also, when have I been anything but a bully? -
I will admit that the audience for stories on here has decreased a lot, but there are still people who enjoy reading stories here. They've been around since this site was created.
I actually think that it's good to have someone to critique your story, as long as it's not just "you suck" and "I don't like so-and-so". They should critique it if they actually liked a part of the story, and they want to help out the writer. Not everyone needs a mentor. If you really want advice then you can ask them for it, but you should have your own style to your writing. Some people on here do go to a site called Wattpad, but they also keep posting the stories here because it might be easier for their readers to access it here.
So you enjoy harming other people and you think that they should do things your way because that's what you want? -
But the people who enjoy reading the stories are the outliers, and would benefit much from moving to a more specialized website.
And you admitted that no one here critiques stories. No one here proof-reads. S_E_ is asking for advice though, and I can respect that, but they'd get a much better response from a website dedicated to writing. They'd actually learn something. A quiz website and a quiz format are terrible for writing a story, any way you look at it.
This is all superfluous though, as I doubt I'll change your opinion, and I know you won't be able to change mine; and all we've done is detract from the original thread.
And I think harming is blowing this out of emotion. Hurt emotions and butt pain can hardly be called harm, unless your skin is made of paper.
And yes, I think they should do things my way, especially when my way includes things like 'Show, don't tell,' and 'give each speaker a new line,' you know, basic things people would have learned by now if they were on a writing website. -
I said that hardly anyone critiques here. There are a few people. And some people don't get a better response from a site made for writing. I've gotten more feedback here than I have on a site meant for stories.
Right, because it doesn't really count unless it's physical. Emotions have nothing to do with pain and it hurts a whole lot more to be hurt physically than emotionally. (That was all sarcasm). They're not going to do it your way, and I hope no one ever does. Why do you even care if people write their stories on here? -
Name calling is childish and immature. Plus, you don't know what their life is like outside of this site. They could've been bullied to the point where they thought about killing themselves, and then that one word could've brought up all of the bad memories again.
The last time I read a book was twenty minutes ago. But I didn't do it because you told me to. It was my decision to read it, so it makes it my way.
I didn't say that, nor did I imply it. The only thing that might've given you that impression was when I said that I hope people don't do things your way. And that was only because you said that you were a bully, and no one should ever listen to a bully.
But whatever. I'm done with you. You're obviously going to keep going on and on about this because you're a troll.
And S_E_, if you really want to continue to write this and make this into a story quiz, then go for it. If that's what's going to make you happy, then you should do it. I'll read it. -
Okay, wow. I don't know who you are, but I meant constructive criticisim. Now, I can see some of your points, but if I was a brilliant author, I wouldn't need this site, or your feedback. Also, why does it matter if I have Rainbow Dash as my profile picture? I wear my brony on my shoulder with pride. If you want to discuss how terrible I am, then do it on your own time when you wont bother people who actually want to see good feedback. What are you, five? An online argument should not be so long. Look, whoever you are, IHLAOY, leave me alone.
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okay, im not gonna post much, but im kinda with IHLAOY here. sure, she may be being somewhat rude whenever she posts, but she makes a good point. your not gonna blow up due to someone calling you a word in the dictionary. they are words, and although their meanings can be offensive, its nothing to over react about. rape, abuse, anything actually physical can actually harm you and your body, but not invisible words you cant feel. but seriously, if you wanna do this quiz series thingy, do it. and in the end we will all see what became of it. will it be forgotten trash, or successful and remembered? (as much as you can get on a quiz website, anyways.)
oh, and by the way IHLAOY, whats your beef with my little pony? XD you seem to hate the franchise, or dislike it a fair amount at the least. -
What part of my criticism wasn't constructive? The obvious parts such as my personal opinions excluded, of course.
@Absol, I actually don't have any beef with MLP. I've watched the entire series; if anyone still believes anything I say at this point. Hell, my avatar is a jet pony. I just see it as an easy punch to throw and go for it, cause people like S_E_ say things like 'I wear my brony on my shoulder with pride,' as if being a brony is like being in the military or being a boy scout instead of say, being a fan of a cartoon for five year olds. -
Like I said, I'm not you. My pictures, likes, and statements have absoulutey no efect on you if I haven't said anything involving you.
Also, let's say I was a five year old. A little five year old girl who wrote that. Would you sit there and tell her what you told me? Because anyone I know would call that girl a genius. News flash: five year olds don't write that good. -
You are not five years old.
What part of my criticism wasn't constructive? Bear in mind you specifically asked for feedback, therefore asking for my criticism and involving me. -
Fine. Have it your way. But, you'll be happy to know I've already posted the prolouge. And as for that, in some of the books in the Warriors series, the prolouge is cats in Starclan, who have 'nothing to do with the story' so to speak. They actually are speaking about the prophecy, wich one it is depends on the series. But you wouldn't know if starclan even cared without that. So critisize me. Because I followed a best selling author's style.
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Well, this thread is a mess, but...
I like it. A prologue is meant to draw your readers in or catch their attention. Your prologue is very mysterious, which would make readers want to read more and figure out what's going on. Good work. -
You know, I have a book of the Warrior's series right here in front of me. Didn't enjoy it, not gonna give s--- to people who do, but I can't help but notice a distinct difference between what you wrote and what's written in the book. Grammatical speaking.
Mainly, people, or cats I suppose, in the book are actually given their own lines when they speak. Fancy that! And that the author has gone out of their way to describe things, and elaborate on them, and show us things as they happen instead of telling us they have. And the author actually stuck to one tense through-out the story!
Jumping Jimminey, it's like the author did exactly what I'm recommending you do, and you're not!
But I doubt I'm going to convince you about anything. I'm 90% sure you're just going to listen to the your yes men and ignore any actual reflection.
P.S. My mates and I give it a 4. There are much better stories for tickling funny bones.
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