I've always said that in writing, you can't please everybody, so you better at least please yourself. Otherwise, why bother doing something that even you don't like? So I definitely agree with your methods!
Readers have their own expectations (even more so with fanfiction) but it largely shouldn't influence a writer when it boils down to exactly what sort of story they're going to write. That said, if a writer deviates too unexpectedly, they should be prepared to deal with possible fan-fallout and outrage afterwards. Some people I know, actually try to infuriate fans by tricking them or making characters do unexpected things (which seems disingenuous on the writer's part to me, but I digress).
Isn't the transitioning to and from fanfic/original fic fun? XD Such different mindsets at times...
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Date: 2010-09-28 08:20 am (UTC)Readers have their own expectations (even more so with fanfiction) but it largely shouldn't influence a writer when it boils down to exactly what sort of story they're going to write. That said, if a writer deviates too unexpectedly, they should be prepared to deal with possible fan-fallout and outrage afterwards. Some people I know, actually try to infuriate fans by tricking them or making characters do unexpected things (which seems disingenuous on the writer's part to me, but I digress).
Isn't the transitioning to and from fanfic/original fic fun? XD Such different mindsets at times...