Why Do You Read Our Stories? [PAGE 15!] - Page 3

You know Devi, up until I saw your comment yesterday, I was completely unaware of some unwell situations, to be honest I try to stay away from all this. We have enough on our plates with our real world, than stress over our virtual worlds. I do agree on what you've said, on the other page and on this post, but I do see where she's coming from. I have tried numerous times to give honest feedbacks as a reader, and as a writer. So far, I haven't had any complaints; the journey's been amazing.

When I chose to read a story, I pick them depending on the plot of the story. I am not reading these stories to improve my grammar, had I been doing that, then I would've picked a book instead (no offense). I love it for all the creativity that the writers put forth. I look for plots, the actual storyline, and I look for the 5 senses that we've all learned: see, hear, smell, touch, taste. The character don't have to match accordingly to the show, it could be anything that a writer racks their brain for, but the story has to be captivating. I am not a mindreader, I can't go inside the head of a writer to understand what they're trying to describe, glance up at, that sizzling cool liquid, those little words will make a huge difference in a story. It helps me create a vivid picture while reading. I can read a scene a thousand times and not get chills over it, yet read someone else's work once, and get goosebumps over it. I look for those chills. It's all about the flow of words, and how easily I can picture it in my head.

A writer can only be satisfied when a reader is able to understand what they're trying to convey. A correct grammar will definitely help me to maneuver around the story better, and I do enjoy reading a piece that is usually grammatically correct, however I wouldn't pin it against a story if they lack in it. A grammatically correct piece is as good as adding spice on your food. I have seen a writer with a poor grammar give more to a reader, than a piece with a perfect grammar. I am not ashamed to say it, but yes I do read stories that are lacking in grammar because their plot lines are more captivating.There are times when a story is constantly updated without editing, and I get annoyed because I have seen the same writer with a much better piece and very less grammatical errors. It is as if to say, 'I just don't care about it anymore'. So there will be times when I comment about their grammar, but I don't hold it against them. I understand that English is a second language to most of us, and I respect that, so I try to put myself in the writer's shoes before speaking about it. I write to improve my grammar, and I expect most of the writers to feel the same, but then we do have some people who are just writing to bring their thoughts out. And so, they're not too serious about grammars. Let's not forget the 'texting language', that is beyond my comprehension. I cannot stand it.

I haven't watchied the show for a while ( since it became All about Di ) but I still come on IF to read my FFs.

I have discovered some fantastic writers on this forum and you are definitely one of them Devi.

-a good storyline

Quite honestly, for me, grammar and spellings are two very important things in FFs.

Besides that, of course the story line matters. But for some reason I cannot get my self to real long chapters where there are a hundred grammatical errors. See, a few mistakes are understandable, but when you're writing an official piece, the least a writer can do is give the reader ease and pleasure.

A lot of readers might be comfortable with reading works with errors, but I am not. But I do not mind reading small posts and stuff which has sms language, but not an OS,FF,SS.

Btw, your writing is very good 👍🏼 I do enjoy KH a lot! In fact, it makes me want to pack my bags and run off to Kerala- seriously the first few chapters gave such a nice picture of the countryside.

Thanks for starting this topic...I have been in this forum for only a few weeks, but I must say that I am absolutely impressed with the talent on display. I started watching IPKKND a month back (mostly on youtube) and I became such a big Arshi fan that the ongoing episodes did not seem to be enough to satiate my appetite. Hence I started reading these fan fictions. I have already finished some amazing ones like Mystic skies, The filigreed sun, Genesis and so many more and am avidly reading the ongoing ones. What I love the most about these ffs is that it gives me the opportunity to see Arnav-Khushi in a completely different light (I don't quite like what is being shown these days), be it in the form of an office romance (Lavender, The pursuit of love), college romance (Caged hues) etc. But I am a little picky about what I read...and yes,I do prefer like mature, well-written stories. Incorrect spellings and bad grammar are a turn-off for sure. I do understand typos happening here and there. But I have come across stuff that does NOT qualify (by my standards) as a fiction worth my time. But IF is a free platform for those who wish to write and is no business of mine to go about pointing their fallacies. I simply choose not to waste my time on them. But I am totally addicted to some great stuff being dished out here for example (other than the ones I have already mentioned) Raizada & sons, Cherished Wounds, Careless Whispers, Mirage, Desert rose and the list goes on on. Please continue with the amazing work.

Then during a slow day in the forum, I went to fan fiction area and found a great story 'Solid Soul' by Akhilesh and read like 16 chapter in one go and I was so impressed that I have since been reading voraciously ( last 6 months) .

Are u the one who wrote LOVE N DESPAIR?

well i read it recently on the blog...First of all let me say u are a fab writer..

Coming to the Discussion...

i wud want to read a story which first n foremost has a lot of EMOTIONS.

The storyline nad pace also play a huge role...But the emotional commmection has to Gel.

Me being a Maaneet fan have never read any thing else..and i nevr thot i cud. But recently i read an FF on another couple...coz the writer wrote half for maaneet n continued it on another forum but

the story was so gripping that i had to continue...in my mind i visualised MG...

So basically its the writers ability to keep us entranced that makes me want to read i guess.

Also i PREFER reading stories with perfect diction. But sometimes i overlook it IF i really like the story..though not alwaz.

Aash