Originally posted by: luvya4ever
my name's gunia 😊
i agree... long continued stories sometimes become boring to write and even boring to read if there isn't much variety... one shots are way easier and usually grab more interest... i did write a long chaptered story once and the only way i could do it was cuz i co-wrote with a friend... we would alternate chapters and i think the vastly different writing styles kept the interest of the readers going... but haven't really written anything for just leisure for a while though
read your earlier one shots in the other thread as well... not usually the kind of genre I read, but they were very well written, especially the second one "Erected Silence"... i almost felt as if i watched the exchange between the girl and the man...
One thing i noticed though, there isn't much character development in any of ur stories, one doesn't feel connected to them... is that intentional?
PS - looking forward to more writing and more PMs 😊
Hello Gunia!
I know what you mean... Although I almost disagree with the boring part of long stories for the reader. (and that could well be my personal bias for long stories when I read) You make an interesting observation of my characters, something that as the writer here I did not quite see (so no, it wasn't intentional, to answer you) ... and I agree with you now that i think of it. can I say however, that something of a reason in that respect is exactly the difference of a one shot or a continued fiction? (maybe that's just my idea as a reader) I find myself more involved with characters when the going about them goes for a while. In short stints, its mostly (for me) a glimpse of situations, I have seen or not, experienced or not...
then again, i suppose a regular one shot with names, and a time period/characterization/situation easier to relate could make a difference? not certain, but I'm mighty glad you shared the thought, I'll see how it goes the next time I write and post! (= be sure a pm will head your way !!
(S.L)
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