EQD · 3:54am Jun 19th, 2013
Drinking game: Take a shot every time I say some variation of fanfic. You'll be passed out by the end of this blog.
Yes, Equestria Daily; our well-respected and sometimes hated repository of fandom news. News and fanfiction.
EQD was the first place I ever used to find fics. I had actually sworn off fanfiction prior to becoming a brony (Anime fics are mostly a horrible, horrible thing) but I got bored one day and perused the fanfic section. Specifically, the shipping section.
Even more specifically, the 6 stars section of the shipping section. And one of the first on that list is Allegrezza.
So now you know how I discovered OctaScratch, but that isn't the point of this blog. I want to ask you people a question. (Yes, all ~20 of you that will click on this page. Not just Josh, AppleDash132, or Preto, but anyone who has an opinion! Is it so wrong that I want to talk to you outside of my fic? )
Should I send Syncopation in to EQD?
Before you say anything, I want to note that I have already sent it in once, back when there were four or so chapters. I was rejected. I was rather ticked off. Of course, the rejection wasn't the main cause of that annoyance (I can deal with rejection). It was the fact that the pre-reader admitted to only skimming the early chapter, he/she believed that a semi-colon should be interchangeable with a period, and he/she suggested that I change the plot.
I believe that my annoyance was warranted.
However, I also understand that the pre-reader was acting independently from EQD when he/she gave me advice. Indeed, I was told that my fic had "potential," a phrase that I heard quite a lot in the earlier chapters. I believe that Syncopation has, so far, lived up to part of its potential. And I am prepared to try again and possibly get my second strike.
I've heard EQD described as "elitist" and that they "only post stories that they like" instead of a story's actual quality. And so, I will take it to you, my ever-loved and ever-watching followers.
EQD: Yay or Neigh?
Do It.
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... That was prompt...
I love you people
Why the hell not? Worst that can happen is you don't get in and... Nothing changes?
Do it, after all, it can either help you or change nothing as Jet said.
EqD has long ceased to be a source of good fanfiction. They do post what they want, and yes, the pre-readers have a direct quota of fics that can be accepted; all the rest are sent back, due to one or another reason.
It all depends on why you want to send your fic to EqD. If you want popularity, it won't bring you much popularity. Most people don't browse EqD for fics. In fact, many browse it in No-Fanfiction mode. Hitting the Feature Box here brings you more upgoats and faves than being featured on EqD. But if you want to just prove yourself that you can beat that elitist system, do go on. You have my support.
Go for it. Even if they don't accept it, your fic is still better than most of the stuff they post.
Plus I would love to see you get more recognition.
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Hehehe... "upgoats"
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UPGOATS TO THE LEFT!
Definitely do it.