Doc Ginger 86 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 (edited) I am writing a fanfic based on my OC and those he interacts with and would like any form of help; from anyone willing to coach me a bit on improving my writing to a co-author or editor, maybe just even an idea platform? I have written more than once or twice before but lack the confidence to share my writings with more than my little circle of friends so any form of support/help would be a great moral booster. I have a few semi-solids to the Fanfic: It has alot to do with my OC (Lance Minder) and those he interacts with and follows his own adventures as he is brought out of his anti-social shell to become a better person. The background to my story is no different from FiM save that the Changlings attacked more than just Canterlot, and those other cities did not have the Elements of Harmony to defend them and required more.... conventional means of warfare. And Lance was there from the start as a Combat Medic Unicorn for the last year and a quarter from the end of season 2 to current day cannon. The story will pick up from him coming back to Equestria proper and use the war just as a backdrop for some of his character flaws, not a focus point (Maybe another story, but I find that war stories are a good way to put people off of you as a new author) Nothing is truly set in stone and I am open to plenty of ideas or criticism. Edited February 28, 2013 by Doc Ginger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess_Molestia 1,460 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 I always see fanfics as a great challenge for me, set so firm in writing original stories, I'd like to offer some assistance to you, PM me Can't visit Ponyville? Show up and say you can't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Warden 2,243 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 Well, I bet these people will help you. @Kolth and @ocalhoun are very interested in writing. You can PM me if you need a hoof, but I believe those ponies I mentioned above may help you. 1 Pinkeh asked me to put this here. Just another What Do You Think About Me stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ginger 86 February 27, 2013 Author Share February 27, 2013 Thank you for pointing me in the right direction! Btw; also just saw your thread on writing so I plan on reading through that when I get a moment, though I may ask for a little bit of guidance as well seeing as how I usually end up disliking what I attempt to scribble out on my own. If that Is okay of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Warden 2,243 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 Thank you for pointing me in the right direction! Btw; also just saw your thread on writing so I plan on reading through that when I get a moment, though I may ask for a little bit of guidance as well seeing as how I usually end up disliking what I attempt to scribble out on my own. If that Is okay of course Who? Me? Well, I do have a writing thread. You may spend your time reading my posts in that thread if you want. Don't worry, I post no junk and you can simply look for my avatar and read the posts. No no not my avatar. I meant just look at my posts, so it won't waste too much time. Many posts indeed, but worth reading it. Pinkeh asked me to put this here. Just another What Do You Think About Me stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ginger 86 February 27, 2013 Author Share February 27, 2013 I'm a single man working for the government. I have nothing but time to read trust me! And I began reading the thread, just two pages in so far, and I've already seen a few tidbit's I have found myself making mistakes out of in the past but I am not sure exactly how to implement the corrections as I am not sure exactly what my writing lacks (except dialogue. Always has been my nemesis) I just know my scribbling's are just that compared to the writers of much better quality items I've seen and read on this site as of so far :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Warden 2,243 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 I'm a single man working for the government. I have nothing but time to read trust me! And I began reading the thread, just two pages in so far, and I've already seen a few tidbit's I have found myself making mistakes out of in the past but I am not sure exactly how to implement the corrections as I am not sure exactly what my writing lacks (except dialogue. Always has been my nemesis) I just know my scribbling's are just that compared to the writers of much better quality items I've seen and read on this site as of so far :/ How are you supposed to have a lot of time while working for the government? Aren't you must be busy? LOL. Well, keep reading. There will be explanations of many things. What do you think about it by the way? Useful? Pinkeh asked me to put this here. Just another What Do You Think About Me stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ginger 86 February 27, 2013 Author Share February 27, 2013 I am in the Army, its about one week of cool training or work followed by about 3 weeks of sitting around doing a few menial tasks and taking car of other soldiers. And Im busy occasionally, Such as I'm going to a testing site for the EFMB for the next two weeks starting friday but until then i have time throughout the day to read or log onto here and usually all evening. But yes extremely useful! Alot of the things I already knew of but rereading them has at least been giving me ideas on how to implement them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Warden 2,243 February 28, 2013 Share February 28, 2013 Oh I see. Well, just read more then. I'm a little busy at the moment, but shot me a PM anytime you need a hoof. I always have time for people when I'm on my PC, no matter how busy I am. Pinkeh asked me to put this here. Just another What Do You Think About Me stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddiee 12 February 28, 2013 Share February 28, 2013 I am writing a fanfic based on my OC and those he interacts with and would like any form of help; from anyone willing to coach me a bit on improving my writing to a co-author or editor, maybe just even an idea platform? I have written more than once or twice before but lack the confidence to share my writings with more than my little circle of friends so any form of support/help would be a great moral booster. I have a few semi-solids to the Fanfic: It has alot to do with my OC (Lance Minder) and those he interacts with and follows his own adventures as he is brought out of his anti-social shell to become a better person. The background to my story is no different from FiM save that the Changlings attacked more than just Canterlot, and those other cities did not have the Elements of Harmony to defend them and required more.... conventional means of warfare. And Lance was there from the start as a Combat Medic Unicorn for the last year and a quarter from the end of season 2 to current day cannon. The story will pick up from him coming back to Equestria proper and use the war just as a backdrop for some of his character flaws, not a focus point (Maybe another story, but I find that war stories are a good way to put people off of you as a new author) Nothing is truly set in stone and I am open to plenty of ideas or criticism. \(^3^)/ I've written a few parts of my fanfiction and I've leaked a little bit of a sneak peak to my friends, you can do that and they'll say they're opinion of what they think about it. :3 My story's main character is an OC and I'm not really fond of OC's so I'm not sure if they'll be fond of my character. If you dont want to spill the plot than just send them something short, like the prologue (if you have one) and stuff. ^3^ So yeap. I'm only two chapters into my story but I'm afraid my first chapter isn't long enough. Bah. // Likes to be reffered to as a brony, even though she is a girl. // Instagram: xpinkiepie and hatofiria_lucy // Tumblr: luminouswallflower and teddyxfire // Kik: glassessgurrrl // Has Pinkie Pie and Pinkamena personalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ginger 86 February 28, 2013 Author Share February 28, 2013 Well I've completed the rough draft of my first chapter thanks to all your guys support! would someone like to do a quick read-through for any major flaws or issues before I post it up for the community to see? its an ok length, around 2000 words. Warning though, I read alot of British books and materials while growing up and spent a decent amount of time over across the pond and I picked up a few spelling and grammar habits, so it'll light up word like a christmas tree I'll bet. I just want to try and get it posted before tomorrow evening because I'm going to the field for a couple weeks and I'd like to come back to some critiques or support when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Warden 2,243 March 1, 2013 Share March 1, 2013 Why don't you just leave it here so everypony can read it? If you PM someone, they probably won't reply if they're busy with something. Pinkeh asked me to put this here. Just another What Do You Think About Me stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ginger 86 March 1, 2013 Author Share March 1, 2013 Alright, that sounds fair enough.. Im just a little nervous about showing my work off Though copy/paste destroys the layout and I only have a few minutes before I have to report so Ima leave an attachment for it (.rtf) But if i have a chance to upload it to like fimfiction or fix it here I will and let you all know. Thanks again for all the support! Ch 01.rtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Bobcat 45 March 1, 2013 Share March 1, 2013 Alright, that sounds fair enough.. Im just a little nervous about showing my work off Though copy/paste destroys the layout and I only have a few minutes before I have to report so Ima leave an attachment for it (.rtf) But if i have a chance to upload it to like fimfiction or fix it here I will and let you all know. Thanks again for all the support! Well i like it, although it has some minor issues, like the "I believe you can do better than holding the hand's of a dozen Stallion's." when ponies don't have hands at all or when you confused silverspoon with silverspeed "Silverspoon swung one leg innocently, ' Well my apologies then. Are you going to see her then?' " and maybe some grammar errors here and there., but nothing bad in the narrative and the questions that you planted (like why no one knows about the changeling war) are interesting. I think it was too short though, you should end the first chapter either in him leaving the train station or at the end of his first day in the village, in my opinion of course, i don't know about everybody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ginger 86 March 1, 2013 Author Share March 1, 2013 (edited) Thank you Revolver for the critique, I am embarrased by these issues, honestly I should have caught them but i allowed myself to get rushed! When I return I will begin working on fixing the errors and clerical mistakes. In my defense I screwed up on Silverspeeds name as I decided on which pony to add in just a few seconds before begining that part >.< But relooking over it I see your point about length. It ends up being more like an intro rather than a true chapter with its brevity. I shall find a better place to end it and extend it before resubmitting it to anypony's perusal. Thank you again for the support and critiquing! Edited March 13, 2013 by Doc Ginger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ginger 86 March 13, 2013 Author Share March 13, 2013 Hello again guys! I got back from the field early: Didnt get the badge :'( But I rewrote the issues I could find and expanded the first chapter by more than a little bit so that it ends much more naturally. Still no true editor so it may have mistakes but I uploaded it to fimfiction at http://www.fimfiction.net/story/87452/in-friendship-due-we-part Please check it out and give me any further concerns you might have! I really wish to keep this story going and want to keep improving so that others can enjoy my imaginings as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActFast231 432 March 13, 2013 Share March 13, 2013 I always assumed roleplays were, in a way, like writing fanfic with several other fans in an organic way. I know I have read through entire threads with great interest I don't always discuss MLP, but when I do, I prefer MLP Forums. Stay chatty my friends. Avatar by Motion Spark Signature by Marco My OCs:http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/max-r2747 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/nexus-r3259 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/crystal-r3260 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ginger 86 March 13, 2013 Author Share March 13, 2013 I always assumed roleplays were, in a way, like writing fanfic with several other fans in an organic way. I know I have read through entire threads with great interest I see where you are coming from, but I believe it has to be a great RP to fit that. If one person starts assuming too much power within the RP or even just one of the members is not that into the RP. Kinda like with DnD parties having that one friend that plays a cardboard character can ruin the whole evening. (meh geek moment lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterTSN 1,444 March 13, 2013 Share March 13, 2013 (edited) I've been writing/editing for years and I would love to help you out with anything related to writing. I'll pre-read and revise anything you send me, although word of warning, I'm tough. Contact me through PM or email if you're interested (my email is on my profile). Also if you need a real editor I'm up for that too, although I may be away this upcoming week. Edited March 13, 2013 by TheSteampunkNinja (TSN) Your very own Victorian-styling, airship-flying, super-sizing, brass-lining, quick-drying, detoxifying, low-pricing, newbie-knifing, over-driving, sometimes-hiding, unsurprising, ninja-fighting, perfect-timing, always-smiling, never-lying, best at writing, also rhyming automaton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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