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The Quest for the Perfect FanFic  by Gwynnyd 9 Review(s)
ElflingimpReviewed Chapter: 7 on 2/23/2010
I love your writing!

Elena TirielReviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/18/2005
Oh, bwahahahahaha! I love these, Gwynnyd! But this one is the crème de la crème -- nothing can possibly be worse than slipping into movie-verse!

Oh, Gwynnyd! I just can't stop laughing...

- Barbara

Author Reply: *snork* I am so glad! It seemed to be such a perfect image of how I feel towards the end of the writing process. Thanks!

Mum's the WordReviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/17/2005
Oh, excellent ending!

Savoring the moment and then moving on -- well done!

Thanks so much for braving this quest. May you be rewarded with many Good Reviews.

And plot bunnies.

Blessings,
Mum

Author Reply: And thank you for the good review! I have lots of plot bunnies! I enjoy being a beta reader for others as much as - sometimes a lot more than - I enjoy writing.

Mum's the WordReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/17/2005
Ah, the sense of relief is well done in this section!

Still, "my betas show me places where the text needs to be scoured" -- there is more to come, and your readers are glad you're so determined.

Mum's the WordReviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/17/2005
This one had me rolling with laughter!

As a fellow Tolkienista (as compared to Ringer), I can relate to your chagrin at slipping into movie!verse.

Thanks for this humorous touch -- a great break from the angst!

Author Reply: This was the first image I had and I was originally only going to write this one drabble. But once I had the concept it all fit so well. There are a lot of my things that would stay unfinished if not for that last bit of support from a beta reader. (They know who they are! and what stories I'm talking about.)

Mum's the WordReviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/17/2005
Your image of the betas being self-sacrificing, supportive Sam is wonderful!

Mum's the WordReviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/17/2005
"Though it pains me, some plot is trimmed. I know that story lurks elsewhere." Great comparison to the splintering of the Fellowship -- each group to do its own part in the overall Story.

Another well done drabble!

Author Reply: (blush) Thank you!

Mum's the WordReviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/17/2005
Betas as companions, providing support -- another great image, as is the balrog.

I'm enjoying this quest.

Author Reply: I'm so glad. This was a lot of fun to write!

Mum's the WordReviewed Chapter: 1 on 5/17/2005
Gwynnyd, what a unique idea!

Your comparisons of writer to Ringbearer are so vivid:
"Bright detours into research lure me," and "I trek onward, shivering and wounded."

Well done!

Author Reply: Thank you. Beta readers are a special breed and finding good ones that suit you is not often easy. I really appreciate mine!

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