[PROTIP: Please note that the hyperbolic tone of this post is for comedic effect. While I certainly don’t think Fall of Equestria is in any way worth defending, I also think it is largely beneath my notice and not worth getting all up in arms over.]
We finally return to my series of critiques about the ISII entrants. We continue down my list of “finalists”: stories which I considered awarding points to. I would like to stress, however, that I only ranked them because FanOfMostEverything made me; they are all excellent.
I've suspected for a while that I would not be able to critique every story in the contest. At least not in long form. I suppose we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
I got an idea for a new story about a masochistic Vinyl Scratch getting beaten up by Octavia. The only problem is that I can't decide whether or not to give Octavia a futa cock to smack her with.
Vote now on your phones.
Also, how would you feel about Octavia peeing on her?
Nobody deserves things. Nobody at all.
Let me back this up. I've been seeing on the internet recently some spirited discussion about whether certain redemption moments -- and "redemption" moments -- in a recent popular television series were "deserved." I also had this argument with someone on a fanfic, whether a character "deserved" to be forgiven for their horrible trespasses.
Let me elucidate a point of personal philosophy.
For those who haven't been following, I was at the Online PonyFest 2 virtual convention a little over a week ago, where I gave 2 seminars and sat on 2 panels. If you'd like to see those, the YouTube videos are finally up!
Help Me Choose a Phone!
Hello friends, I seek phone advice. TL;DR: should I get this phone for $210: https://iiif150.com/products/r2022-octagon-warrior
We just came across the video for my 5 Steps to Writing Anything seminar, so first off, let me post it here for y'all! (along with the playlist of all the online cons I've had recorded)
That done, consider this the first announcement that...
Of course, it's sad to be sad. Don't get me wrong. What I mean when I say this is; Your protagonist being sad doesn't make a story about sadness, nor should you expect your audience to empathize with that.
Everyone gets sad, obviously. We can relate to a characters' sadness and feel it as our own, when well written. This should serve as a quick guide to common pitfalls and how/why to avoid them.
The description and title are some of the most important parts of a story. They provide readers with their first impression, convince them to read it, and characterize your story even after it is finished.
1. Get an editor.
2. Experiment with the different genre - this is good for helping you account have variety and also helping you explore your own strengths as a writer.
3. Don't take too many projects up at one time - I made that mistake as you can see by all my incomplete works.
4. Communicate with your fans and followers. Make some friends!
Unfortunately, not every critique can fill up a thousand word blog post. Here is a selection of reviews/critiques, in two sentences each.
It Must Be Tuesday by Foals Errand (based off chapter 1 only):
Because apparently I think I'm somebunny skilled enough to give advice or some such 
Overpriced Writing Advice
Where you can learn the stuff I paid thousands of dollars to have taught to me, for free.
Applying Research to Pastel Ponies
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