Chao- Found a meme that Chao has been wanting to do. Why is it here instead of the FF.net profile? Because this author/blogger finds it annoying whenever an author has an extremely long profile. It’s even worse when they have little to no stories. Chao likes to keep it short, giving a few likes and dislikes, and a few words of advice. So, onwards with the meme!
Chao- Some people like to only write and others just prefer to read. Chao likes to do both.
Chao- Started to read fan fics in elementary school. Started to write them in middle school.
Chao- Yu-Gi-Oh! Chao is pretty obsessed with this show, so Chao tried to find as much information as possible. And then Chao stumbled upon people writing these guys in weird stories. Most were pretty darn funny, and others had some great (Yugi) angst.
Chao- None; don’t read and/or write them.
Chao- DarkChao1663 pretty much uses FF.net. and Hotmail.
Chao- It’s a really great place to read fan fics written by other fans. It’s cool that there are people who made an entire website just so fans could submit their stories in one place instead of looking around the Internet for fan pages. And at least most fans leave warnings at the beginning or in their summary.
Chao- Yu-Gi-Oh!, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Phineas and Ferb, Cats Don’t Dance... Cool, so far Chao has written for an anime, comic book, cartoon, and an animated movie!
Chao- None; don’t read and/or write them.
Chao- Not really… Some categories are easier than others, though.
Chao- Yep. Chao doesn’t mind taking advice from other writers and feedback from fans. Although authors should focus on what they want to write, it’s important to hear what fans like or don’t like. It honestly helps to keep in mind what has and what hasn’t been working so far. Which matters more: You wrote out a story that means something to you, or you lazily tossed something together that received plenty of hits?
Chao- Nope… Been wanting to… But too lazy to complete something on time. (Not to mention the Beta reader will need to be at least 19-years-old.)
12. "What ratings do you read/write?"
Chao- K through M. It’s pretty nice to expand audiences and how in depth a story can go, whether for language, fight scenes, chapter lengths, etc. And reading different ratings is also fun; you get different adventures and outcomes.
13. "What Warnings Have You Used On Your Fanfiction?"
Chao- Uh… Minor swearing; themes of depression, loneliness, and bullying; abuse; kidnapping situation and implied dark themes; mentioning of death and suicide; and… Guess that’s all for now… Pretty much the minor swearing one (some readers do have problems with that, especially when writing in kiddie fan fics).
14. "Do You Have Any Squirks?"
Chao- "Squirks" is defined to be when someone finds something truly disturbing. In that case, that would be Yaoi/Yuri, mpreg, and genderbending.
15. "Have You Ever Stolen Something From Another's Person's Work?"
Chao- Nope. But what’s interesting about writers and artist is all the information and inspiration they get from reading other people’s works or opinions form from years and years. It’s stored in the back of their mind, so when they’re writing and suddenly get that inspiration it can be hard to know where it came from. (But if writers really are aware then they should give credit.)
16. "Favorite Fandom To Write/Read?"
Chao- Yu-Gi-Oh! There’s just so much Yugi torture to read!
17. "Favorite Pairing?"
Chao- None.
18. "How Long Should A Chapter Be?"
Chao- There is no set words or pages. If you open a book you’ll find that some chapters are longer than others. A chapter needs to be a length that can give readers insight about what’s happening so far, answering little questions, leaving clues, and end with them wanting more. (You can do cliffhangers, but that’s a personal choice, and most readers aren’t happy with them.)
19. "Do You Read/Write Drabbles?"
Chao- Possibly read a drabble or two, but never wrote one. That would be a good challenge, though.
20. "Any Fandoms You Avoid?"
Chao- Unless it was a category mentioned in question 7, then no. There are a few exceptions, but Chao doesn’t want to focus on anymore categories. It’d be too much to handle!
21. "Pairings You Avoid?"
Chao- All; don’t care if it’s canon or not.
22. "Warnings You Avoid?"
Chao- Yaoi/Yuri, pairings (canon and not), OCs with a main role (Chao is here to read canon characters and goofy adventures), gender bending (it’s just wrong), lemon/lime, mpreg, rape for entertainment, abuse for entertainment, crossovers (most of the time Chao has no idea what IS being crossovered), and for YGO, anything Abridged related. Chao would prefer it if writers leave those jokes and the videos to the master who comes up with them. It’s like eating pizza; you may love it, but having it for every meal in the same style from the same place over and over can get really boring.
23. "Do The Number Of Reviews Tell You How Good A Story Is?"
Chao- No, a story should be based on your opinion; you decide if you want to continue reading. Although for most fan fics, all writers have to do is put Yaoi (canon or not) and the reviews skyrocket. Writers should write what they want for the fun, not for appreciation or breaking their principles. Plus, not everyone has an FF.net account, or is aware that guests can leave reviews, so you never know who is reading your story in silent while enjoying every piece of it.
24. "What Do You Think Of Mary Sues?"
Chao- We all started somewhere. Some fans are just drowned with their love of the show they might not be aware their OC is a Mary Sue. There is nothing wrong with having someone who is strong (physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally), but flaws allow readers to hold empathy with them and connect. When creating an OC, ask yourself this: Does this character really need to be that strong, or are you just afraid of your OC being rejected from the public or community fan base?
25. "Have You Ever Flamed Someone?"
Chao- Yep….. And Chao is so sorry for doing so! Been on FF.net for some time, and Chao was a pretty big brat years ago… So if there are old reviews that anyone happens to come by, or if an old author is reading this, Chao is sincerely sorry for being such a brat!
26. "Have You Ever Been Flamed?"
Chao- Probably. Deleted some old stories years ago because they were going nowhere. But if someone does flame, Chao just keeps it up; too lazy to hit delete. But there is a difference between being flamed and getting a constructed review. Writers should take a moment and see if there’s any truth in their criticism. Although people shouldn’t be so rude, writers should learn to take criticism without getting so hurt. Some readers honestly see potential in a good story and would like for it to be molded better. In addition, this is why writers need to review their work and correct any errors before submitting the final piece. If not, then they leave themselves open and give the flamer the chance and material to flame.
27. "Anything Else?"
Chao- Writing is a good way for self-expression. If something seems odd don't be afraid to look at your work again. Sometimes a second eye is helpful for improvement, so go out and look for a helpful beta reader. Don't be in a rush to post; it may be best to allow ideas to develop so you have something to work with. Be kind and leave reviews for others. Let the author know you appreciate their work and want to know what happens next. However, don't be discouraged by mean readers. Only you, the writer, can say what is about to take place. It is YOUR story. Take pride in it.
