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QUOTE (LegendaryArcanine42 @ Mar 5 2012, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
^ This (I have written so many stories that have never even received a review, and a lot of these are either interactive or require some manner of feedback... That and I just can't help but feel insulted when no one even tries to review, that's why I barely go on fanfiction anymore...) 
Hey, don't worry too much about getting reviews. Yeah, it sucks when you feel like you're not getting anything in return for the effort you put in, but remember that writing should not only please your audience. It's supposed to please you first. Reviews are nice, but fanfiction is for fun. Now if you're worried about getting feedback, then maybe getting a beta reader would help.
Anyways, back on topic.
-Excessive typos imply that there was little effort put into the work. I understand having a few typos here and there, but people should definitely proofread before posting.
-For some reason, I need each chapter to be a least 2,000 words. I don't know why. Maybe it's because after waiting several weeks for an author to update, I feel ripped off if the latest chapter is too short.
-Out-of-characters characters bother me. I don't like it when someone completely changes a character's personality.
-I rarely like Original Characters. I tend to avoid fics where the an OC is the main character.
-I avoid fics with unoriginal and predictable storylines.
-This one is hard to explain, but I only want to read stories that are well written. The author needs to wow me. The writing style needs to be clear and mature, and the story should have me wanting for more. However, I'd appreciate it if I see an author shows gradual improvement. I can empathize with the younger authors. I was once a crappy writer and I still need a lot of work to be at the level I want to be.
Yeah, I'm a bit picky with the fics I read.
