CalliopeWayne

Does anyone know any good books told in third person present tense? Would this be a turn off for you as readers? Considering writing mu novel in that style 

CalliopeWayne

What are some tropes you wish you saw more of in published fiction and some you can do without? For me it’s love triangles I can live without those. I won’t mind seeing more secret identity tropes outside of superhero fiction. 

CalliopeWayne

I finished my novel!!!!! First time I’ve seen a long fic to the end!!! 157,002 words!!!! 

Outback-1

Congrats!!  
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CalliopeWayne

What word count to readers prefer in long books on wattpad? I’ve been rereading Heart of stone to edit it and realized how long it is. The most popular Superman book on here takes 4 hours to read whereas mine is 12 hours. 
          Should I shorten things? 

CalliopeWayne

@user7383017345 it’s still going to be long but scenes that are repetitive I’m cutting out 
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RstrtheSnyderverse

I like long stories but cut and paste however you like as it is your stories!
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CalliopeWayne

@Outback-1 yeah the spider thing was cut out. I might cut out Lana passed out in moving traffic but I need to guide Clark to Dr Whitney somehow if I cut it out 
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CalliopeWayne

According to statistics on A03 I’ve written 493,760. It’s really got me thinking about original fiction. That’s almost 4 novels! But I love writing fanfiction and have fun. What do I do? Keep writing fanfiction or dabble in original? 

IsabellaRayne

To convert a fanfic to an original will be time-consuming and a lot of work, but it can truly pay off in the end if done properly.  First, start off by making sure to copy your original doc/folder just in case you decide this isn't what you want to do. Work in the "copy" to preserve your original doc. Then, create names for your characters, and make sure each time they are mentioned, the names are changed. Then remove any signs of whatever your fanfic is about. This is where adding and rewriting some things will be required. Like I said, it is a lot of work, but it can be quite satisfying if done correctly.
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CalliopeWayne

@certainlittlesmile I’ve been suggested the same thing don’t know where to begin 
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CemeteryFaerie

@CalliopeWayne Do both! Fanfiction is a great way to train yourself to craft an original story. 
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