Elflingimp · 23 February 2010 · Chapter 7: Review
I love your writing!
The Quest for the Perfect FanFic by Gwynnyd
Reviews (9)
Elena Tiriel · 18 May 2005 · Chapter 5: Second Draft - Part Three
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's 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 Word · 17 May 2005 · Chapter 7: Review
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's 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 Word · 17 May 2005 · Chapter 6: Revision
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 Word · 17 May 2005 · Chapter 5: Second Draft - Part Three
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's 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 Word · 17 May 2005 · Chapter 4: Second Draft - Part Two
Your image of the betas being self-sacrificing, supportive Sam is wonderful!
Mum's the Word · 17 May 2005 · Chapter 3: Second Draft - Part One
"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's reply
(blush) Thank you!
Mum's the Word · 17 May 2005 · Chapter 2: First Draft
Betas as companions, providing support -- another great image, as is the balrog. I'm enjoying this quest.
Author's reply
I'm so glad. This was a lot of fun to write!
Mum's the Word · 17 May 2005 · Chapter 1: Outline
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's reply
Thank you. Beta readers are a special breed and finding good ones that suit you is not often easy. I really appreciate mine!