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[The Tax-Man]

SO what's up guys? So I finally wrote something actually good enough to put online. I'm writing it, but the problem is that I have no idea if it's even good. :/ Now , since it's easier for the reader to see this, where do you personally draw the line as far as keeping the fanfiction consistent with the manga goes? And what do you suggest a writer do to keep it consistent? Also, what do you think about OOC characters? That's really what I wanna know/need help with.

If anyone's interested, here's the link to the one I'm writing: The Grounded Bid Of course, it's NaruSaku.

[Dragunov]

Awesome job, tax man! One question though, is it going to be pairing-centric?

[The Tax-Man]

Awesome job, tax man! One question though, is it going to be pairing-centric?

Thanks. And well, I'm trying to keep it balanced. But future chapters will be quite pairing-centric. The first two or so may not be predominantly so but after that there will be quite a bit.

[Rainy Daze]

I like it. Please continue. (:

[Dragunov]

Thanks. And well, I'm trying to keep it balanced. But future chapters will be quite pairing-centric. The first two or so may not be predominantly so but after that there will be quite a bit.

When are you planning for the release of your next chapter?

[The Tax-Man]

When are you planning for the release of your next chapter?

I can't begin writing until Tuesday next week, so I'd say about 2 weeks from now. Or more for editing.

[Shadowmoon~]

Artemis Fowl?

[The Tax-Man]

Artemis Fowl?

What?

[Shadowmoon~]

What?

There were some lines I recognized from Artemis Fowl, Book 3. D: I could never forget the "children's menu" line.
Are you basing the story from that? It seems like Artemis Fowl himself is in your story.
If he is your OC, along with Butler (who is Hunter in your story), you have to indicate it before the start of your story and give a disclaimer.
I'm sorry I wasn't that clear at first. I was quite surprised.

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Edited by Shadowmoon~, 13 March 2012 - 02:25 PM.

[The Tax-Man]

There were some lines I recognized from Artemis Fowl, Book 3. D: I could never forget the "children's menu" line.
Are you basing the story from that? It seems like Artemis Fowl himself is in your story.
If he is your OC, along with Butler (who is Hunter in your story), you have to indicate it before the start of your story and give a disclaimer.
I'm sorry I wasn't that clear at first. I was quite surprised.

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Actually more like paying homage. The characters just look like them. I can assure you it's not a crossover. And that scene was like I said a homage to the characters. I actually made that up as I went along since my haracter turned out to be like Artemis so I gave him a guard as I was editing and added that scene. Br that's as far as that goes. Don't worry too much lol.

Edited by The Tax-Man, 13 March 2012 - 03:28 PM.

[Shadowmoon~]

Actually more like paying homage. The characters just look like them. I can assure you it's not a crossover. And that scene was like I said a homage to the characters. I actually made that up as I went along since my haracter turned out to be like Artemis so I gave him a guard as I was editing and added that scene. Br that's as far as that goes. Don't worry too much lol.

Ohh, okay, I understand now. @-) I'm really sorry for the bother.
I'm a HUGE Artemis Fowl fan, so...
With me reading the story and noticing the "children's menu" line, which made me giggle, I can say that you should continue your story.
I'm quite interested in it now, too.

[Dragunov]

Any other stories besides this one?

[The Tax-Man]

Any other stories besides this one?

Yeah, but none posted. I have personally never made a plot like this one, so it's my solo project right now.

[PachucoDesigns]

SO what's up guys? So I finally wrote something actually good enough to put online. I'm writing it, but the problem is that I have no idea if it's even good. :/ Now , since it's easier for the reader to see this, where do you personally draw the line as far as keeping the fanfiction consistent with the manga goes? And what do you suggest a writer do to keep it consistent? Also, what do you think about OOC characters? That's really what I wanna know/need help with.

If anyone's interested, here's the link to the one I'm writing: The Grounded Bid Of course, it's NaruSaku.

The thing about fanfiction is that it is the exeption to some basic rules of writing, but in exchange, it has its own problems. One important rule for an original work is to write it assuming that your audience knows absolutely nothing, because they don't as far as your world is concerned. In the case of fanfiction, though, the vast majority of the people who read it are already going to be fans of the series. Certain details can be left out because the target audience can fill in the blanks for themselves. In exchange, though, it's a matter of keeping things accurate and consistent. Do not write anything based on an assumption without checking if the manga or any official source stated otherwise, such as politics, important character roles, descriptions of physics and reasoning, and so forth. If nothing is said, then it's fair game, so long as it doesn't contradict anything that's already established.

A second important point in an original work is to make sure that your characters have human dimension. Avoid the Mary-Sue mistake at all costs, do not inject your own personality and bias into your characters, and leave them with plenty of room for growth and change, especially the protagonist. Understand character archetypes, and not just those pertaining to manga. In the case of the hero's journey, such as Naruto, some important ones to note are: The Foil, The Threshold Guardian, The Mentor, The Shapeshifter, The Herald, and The Antihero.

As far as fanfiction goes, most of this work is already done for you, but it's still important to know who fits what role. It's also important to make sure you understand the voice and personality of the characters as they have already been established. You have to be especially careful of this when it comes to pairing fanfiction. If you don't take caution, and if you carelessly force the characters to behave in a way that they ordinarly wouldn't or take them out of their roles, then you risk your work reading like shameless propaganda. This is especially true if your story takes an unreasonable swipe at any conflicting pairings. Don't have Hinata get hit by a truck. lol

The bottom line is this: Make sure your work believably fits into the context that has already been established. If possible, include relevant details about what should have been happening in the canon story around the time your story takes place.

Edited by PachucoDesigns, 31 March 2012 - 04:45 PM.

[The Tax-Man]

@PachucoDesigns

^ Exactly what I needed. Thanks. Appreciate the help. ^^

Just another question: Since Naruto isn't over, and my story obviously takes place after it (in an AU if Sasuke ends up dead), how would you say I keep it consistent with events that will happen in the future but are still chronologically before my story?

[PachucoDesigns]

@PachucoDesigns

^ Exactly what I needed. Thanks. Appreciate the help. ^^

Just another question: Since Naruto isn't over, and my story obviously takes place after it (in an AU if Sasuke ends up dead), how would you say I keep it consistent with events that will happen in the future but are still chronologically before my story?

Well, actually, that opens up a lot of creative license for you. Because you're creating it on a possibility, and so long as you take note of everything that has already happened, you're in the clear. Now, as it is, Sasuke's intentions have not yet been swayed by Itachi, and we can't say for certain that they will. So, that is up to you. Depending on how he takes Itachi's preaching, you need to best decide what action he is going to take that will lead to his death, keeping in mind Sasuke's personality and history.

It's all a matter of considering current factors before establishing anything new. "Would this really happen?" Keep that question on your mind at all times. Every so often, distance yourself as a fan and view your work objectively and assess fairly and honestly.

If you want, when you're done, you can send it my way. I am an experienced writer, and I'm also not love-struck with the NaruSaku pairing so much as it is the only one that makes sense to the story. I'll help all I can.

[The Tax-Man]

Well, actually, that opens up a lot of creative license for you. Because you're creating it on a possibility, and so long as you take note of everything that has already happened, you're in the clear. Now, as it is, Sasuke's intentions have not yet been swayed by Itachi, and we can't say for certain that they will. So, that is up to you. Depending on how he takes Itachi's preaching, you need to best decide what action he is going to take that will lead to his death, keeping in mind Sasuke's personality and history.

It's all a matter of considering current factors before establishing anything new. "Would this really happen?" Keep that question on your mind at all times. Every so often, distance yourself as a fan and view your work objectively and assess fairly and honestly.

If you want, when you're done, you can send it my way. I am an experienced writer, and I'm also not love-struck with the NaruSaku pairing so much as it is the only one that makes sense to the story. I'll help all I can.

Well I'm counting on Sasuke not dying, so I hope he eventually does get swayed by someone. Other than that, thanks for the help.

[PachucoDesigns]

Well I'm counting on Sasuke not dying, so I hope he eventually does get swayed by someone. Other than that, thanks for the help.

Sure, no problem.