Personal Thoughts on Me (No Updates/News inside) · 6:00am Dec 3rd, 2012
For the past 29 weeks, this place has been great to me. I've made a ton of friends, no real enemies (yet), and my stories have been fairly well received. Recently however, I have a feeling something has changed. With the dissolution of the TWE and the constant debates of clop fics, this place seems a lot more divided than it used to be. The purpose of this post isn't to give my opinions on either of the issues stated earlier.
I have been doing a lot of thinking this weekend about why I am here on FIMfiction, only to come to this conclusion...I love writing. In the past, I've tried writing stories with humans, but it has always felt odd. After spending a few weeks reading various fics, I decided to write my own, and that's when What is Fame without Friendship was born. While it has its share of mistakes and other things wrong with it, I am still extremely proud of it. There is nothing I enjoy more than coming from from a rough day of school or work, and writing material for that goofy earthpony. I like to give everything I do one hundred percent, whether its school, sports, or writing stories. If I can look back and feel like I've done my best, then I am happy, regardless of the outcome. While I intend to explore other genres later, my style of writing will remain the same. Whether you write multichaptered stories with detailed plots, or silly one shots, it's about writing something that you can say "yes. I wrote that, and I'm damn proud of it."
Success is something that is hard to describe in my opinion. Is a man who has millions of dollars, but hates his life any more of a success than a guy who is happy, but makes just enough to get by? While I have yet to make the featured box, I still feel great about my work. Once you become obsessed with making the white box in the top right corner, going as far as to writing something you hate...that's when problems start. To be honest, making two fics with over 100 thumbs up a piece, with the main character being black and red OC means a lot more to me than making the box. While its still something I want to do, I don't instantly think my stories are terrible because they haven't been in there. I want to make it with a fic I am proud of, not something I hate as a desperate attempt at my fifteen minutes of fame. Do I consider myself a success...yes, in a way. My goal has always been to entertain people, to make them laugh. When I read a comment that says my fics cheered someone up after a shitty day, it makes me happy knowing that I was able to put a smile on their face.
My dream has been to write for cartoons. I don't watch a lot of grown up television, because its boring. I have no interest in keeping up with the Kardashians, or Breaking Bad (though I hear it's a great show, not knocking it at all), I simply want to come home from school or work, dig into my DVR and watch a sponge and a starfish go on silly adventures, a bluejay and a raccoon avoid work, or six candy colored equines doing what they do best. The way I see it, writing pony fics are a way for me to practice for a possible future. I have fun doing it, and I've learned a lot from every comment I've read, every message that has been sent to me, and every favorite that my fics receive. I've learned this is my special talent, and that I should continue to do it in order to grow, not only as a writer, but as a person as well.
I have met lots of wonderful people on this site. Some I consider great friends, even though I have yet to meet them in person. There are three in particular, who will remain anonymous, but they know who they are. You guys have helped me in ways other than on here. Five years from now, we may outgrow this pony phase, looking back, shaking our heads about how much time we spent devoted to this fandom. While that may be the case, even if we lose touch and go our separate ways, I doubt I can forget the words of wisdom you've given me, help on fics, or just taking time out of your day to spend a few minutes with me has meant more to me than you know. I have had disagreements with you, and have possibly hated you at one point, but in the end, you were there for me, and that's all that matters.
Once again, this was not supposed to make anyone angry. If it has, I sincerely apologize. I've been having a rough few weeks, and writing helps me express myself in ways speaking can't. A great person once told me that:
It's better to be honest, even if it is people who you barely know.
And that is why I'm making this post. While many of you may ignore this, read it and roll your eyes, or comment about how much of a weenie I am...I really don't give a damn. This long winded explanation of why I write stories with ponies is for me, but I want to share it with you. Maybe it will help you out as well. I believe that we all need to take a long, hard look in the mirror every once in a while, just to make sure we are happy with what we see staring back at us.
I've seen (and wrote one) like 10 of this type of blog post today. But this is the best one.
Well said.
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Thank you.
Q: Why write PonyFic?
1) To become a better writer, by accepting criticism and improving your writing process.
2) Because you have all these neat ideas inside your head, and this way you can get them out for others to look at
3) Hey, I like Ponies.
4) It's my way of giving back to the community.
5) All of the above
(Seriously, everypony should be able to get this one)
568417
You'd think so...but some people...idk. loldl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/sillyfilly_Derpy_Hooves.png
I often ask the people I edit for the same question. Why do you write fanfiction? What are you going to gain out of writing this piece and publish it? I myself write something all the time because it starts out fun, but I soon find that it not only becomes a chore, but something that I didn't want it to be.
The fandom is currently under a great pressure, both internally and externally. There are parts of the fandom that make me cringe, laugh, and ultimately sigh in how lost some of these people are. I see a lot of good talent wasted because people aren't willing to take a step back from the fandom...because they don't know what else to do with their time. It's rather funny how a group TWE's or what ever can affect a community so much. It's just an opinion, and like all opinions it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. It's weird how much we fight each other...
In the end no matter what happens, we are all still bronies. No matter our differences we will carry the happier times with us, laugh at shared stories we rolled our eyes at. That one piece of fantastic fan art. The jokes you shared through the internet. Then you will remember what brought you here, a show, a television show aimed for girls. A show that was at least well written enough draw the attention of a couple million people way outside the general demographic. And in that moment, you will give a sigh, a sigh saying all is well.
568517 You sir, have a profound and deep wisdom. May we find more people like you.
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I am truly flattered my friend. I consider myself a thinker...but not wise. That was more rambling with out a clear purpose.
Wisdom can easily be a fools advice. I've just been thinking a lot about the world. It requires perspective, which requires a lot of searching. I've been reading up on history, watching foreign films, and practicing Russian plays. When you finally get to see the problem for a different angle, or rather, more angles, things can make a little more sense. At the very least, you can see the problem with a better understanding.
Feel free to talk to me mate. I love discussion of philosophy, current politics, the education system, why people do the things they do, anything. I love learning and discussing knowledge.
You've got heart, that's why I like you. Rough around the edges, yeah, but you've got heart.
As a person, I generally don't get very invested in communities. Sure, I'm here and I'm around, but I have a tendency to pack up and leave when it suits me. All the TWE, clop writing, "selling-out", and doubt doesn't really phase me. As much as I love interacting with people in the community, I'm out the moment it doesn't suit me. That's just how it is.
In my old haunts, I'm used to toting large amounts of respect and fame because I was a big fish in a small pond when it came to the writing scenes. Here? I'm still coming to grips with how small of a fish I really am and how big this pond is. Like you say though, this is a lot of fun. I can rub my hands together and to all the sutra chants I want to get the featured back or get into EQD, but even when those ultimately fall though I keep going because at the very core of things it's just about having fun sharing ideas.
Heck, if I was in this purely for fame, I would have gone back to where I came from long ago. With all the skills I've gained in my short time here, I would be elevated to Godhood! I came from terrible dredges though, full of people who couldn't fully appreciate what I can do. Here, there are plenty of respectable folks to commune with. I've traveled around a bit, and it's quite uncommon.
It's good to let out what's on your mind. If you write, it's natural to want to write about it. You just might find out someone else was thinking the same thing.
Well that was emotional. I'll be here for you bud, whenever you need me.
Unlike Carnage, I will cry! Because I'm I a girl and I can do shit like that very easily and shamelessly!
You an awesome buddy, man! I'm glad to have met you.
What you say sir is so true. Especially for me the part about the feature box since I too have considered writing stuff that I don't care for to try to get up there.
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And this is why.....We are friends
I first wrote a story to get into EQD and the feature box but after awhile I started making it for the fun. And even though this is the first fandom I've ever been in I think I can say it's the best, even if there are problems, in and out as we all know, this fandom and site are still the most fun I've had in years. So, here's to a strong fandom where many friendships to be made!
that was deep boo
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Is that for real, or are you mocking me?
860027 Both in a way because i like making fun of sappy things but at the same time that was really good and emotional and stuff
bottom line i liked it