The world of fanfics can be a dangerous place. Granted, I know that it's not going to be perfect, as the author isn't a professional author. That's why it's fan fiction. That's good and all, I can live with it as long as it's written well.
Sadly, such isn't the case on one writing site that shall remain nameless that I used to frequent. Out of all the stories there, the well written ones weren't that well received, and the worst written ones where the author has no concept of grammar or how to use a spell checker got the most praise and acclaim. WTF?
I don't understand how that could be. I lose interest and can not read a story that's poorly written with way too many mistakes. Certainly, my own writing isn't perfect, especially in drafts, but I at least proof and edit, as well as have others go over anything I might miss. And stories that look like a preschooler wrote are getting recognition?
But that's not the worst of it. Why is it that people that claim to be shippers can't even get their characters right? I myself am a Dramione shipper, and nearly every story I read of that ship is so grossly out of character it sickens me. Draco Malfoy has never, and will never, have a fondness for anything muggle. He will not go to muggle clubs, like muggle music, nothing like that. Sorry, but if he did, he wouldn't be Draco Malfoy.
Secondly, Draco Malfoy is a spoiled prat, not Mr. Badass Wizard. Okay, he's talented in potions. But other than that, he's not that great. Nor is he really anything more than a prat, given his inability to kill Dumbledore. In short, Draco is all talk, no action. End of story.
Granted, I know it's fan fiction, and not official, but come on, people. A little realism goes a long way.
Sadly, such isn't the case on one writing site that shall remain nameless that I used to frequent. Out of all the stories there, the well written ones weren't that well received, and the worst written ones where the author has no concept of grammar or how to use a spell checker got the most praise and acclaim. WTF?
I don't understand how that could be. I lose interest and can not read a story that's poorly written with way too many mistakes. Certainly, my own writing isn't perfect, especially in drafts, but I at least proof and edit, as well as have others go over anything I might miss. And stories that look like a preschooler wrote are getting recognition?
But that's not the worst of it. Why is it that people that claim to be shippers can't even get their characters right? I myself am a Dramione shipper, and nearly every story I read of that ship is so grossly out of character it sickens me. Draco Malfoy has never, and will never, have a fondness for anything muggle. He will not go to muggle clubs, like muggle music, nothing like that. Sorry, but if he did, he wouldn't be Draco Malfoy.
Secondly, Draco Malfoy is a spoiled prat, not Mr. Badass Wizard. Okay, he's talented in potions. But other than that, he's not that great. Nor is he really anything more than a prat, given his inability to kill Dumbledore. In short, Draco is all talk, no action. End of story.
Granted, I know it's fan fiction, and not official, but come on, people. A little realism goes a long way.
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