What do you like to see while reading?

[Lucy ~Graphite Wizard~]

Hated what?

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The ending of Variant.

[Lucy ~Graphite Wizard~]

K.

[Lucy ~Graphite Wizard~]

Okay!

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I'm similar!

[Lucy ~Graphite Wizard~]

Agreed.

[Kat]

Tay wrote: "I like it when books have a lot of action and little romance but not too much action and not too little of romance....."

same with me i have to have just the right balance

[Kat]

i also like when people hit each other with sharp, metal objects (swords)

[Selena]

Seconded. And, I guess it's some kinds of stream of consciousness writings, like Virginia Woolf's The Waves or As I Lay Dying.

[tinyteaplots]

Sarah wrote: "I hate when people repeat themselves over and over. I also hate it when people have incorrect grammar, spelling, and puncutation. I really like when people are descriptive (without repeating) and w..."

I totally agree!
I also love it when writers have a beautiful vocabulary and use words that I am not familiar with. I enjoy learning new words :-)

[Finley]

Character development. None of this manly vampire/werewolf/angel love story bullcrap.
Seriously, enough with the paranormal romance, people; it gives me a headache.

Also, if there is a comic relief character in your story, make them important, give them an effing personality, or take them out of the story. Really, NOTHING pisses me off more than a useless, sarcastic side character who has nothing to do with the story and just kind of sits there with the two main characters who are all in love and stuff. Even then, usually only the main character is all manly and stuff and kills all the evil people by being ever so clever (no rhyme intended).

Also, I hate characters that can somehow kill eight very well-trained minions or whatever.

Furthermore, for some reason, I really hate it when characters are fighting and the main character is being all clever and sarcastic and even funny. That is not the logical way to win fights. Coming up with terrible puns would take up most of your mind.

[Kirsten]

Ruby wrote: "Character development. None of this manly vampire/werewolf/angel love story bullcrap.
Seriously, enough with the paranormal romance, people; it gives me a headache."

THIS.
Seriously, I don't drink, because I'm only 19, that and I have a highly addictive personality. I have decided that if I do drink, I'm making a drinking game out of Amazon's Top 100 Teen book section.

Rules: Look at the covers and descriptions
Romance? Drink. Vampire? Drink. One 18 year old looking girl with her back to the view? Drink. Weird flowy lights? Drink.

I had a giant list somewhere... Maybe I should post it XD

[Trula]

I totally agree with "enough with the paranormal" stuff. I like a story where everybody keeps their blood, drinks rootbeer, and sleeps in a bed [at night].

[Athina]

Trula wrote: "I totally agree with "enough with the paranormal" stuff. I like a story where everybody keeps their blood, drinks rootbeer, and sleeps in a bed [at night]."

I have a couple of those the first will be published soon enough! The editing is ending!:)

[Finley]

Kirsten wrote: "Ruby wrote: "Character development. None of this manly vampire/werewolf/angel love story bullcrap.
Seriously, enough with the paranormal romance, people; it gives me a headache."

THIS.
Seriousl..."
I think you'd be unconscious before you got to the bottom of the page. Wherefore art thou, O Originality?

[Kirsten]

I learned my lesson with drinking games. Played one with Kool aid when I found a list of right-wing religious no-no's. They listed 46 activities that may lead to demonic possession. I took 33 shots.

I haven't drinking grape Kool aid since.


I also hate Mary Sues, Gary Stus, sparse emotions, and nondescriptive actions.

Love unique characters and thought-provoking monologues. Frankenstein, Perks of Being a Wallflower, and The Picture of Dorian Gray thusly being some of my favorite works.

[Finley]

What I find odd about some Mary Sues are their reactions to certain things. For example, in one RP I as on, a character squeezed a shard of glass and cut herself, but took absolutely no notice. Any human who did that would look at their hand, possibly screaming, and say something along the lines of "HOLY MOTHER OF GOODNESS IT HURTS". They wouldn't just ignore the fact that they have a huge open cut on their hand that would maaaaaaagically disappear later.

This is also coming from someone who has terrible reflexes. You cold walk up behind me and scream and I wouldn't blink.

[Kirsten]

Ruby wrote: "What I find odd about some Mary Sues are their reactions to certain things. For example, in one RP I as on, a character squeezed a shard of glass and cut herself, but took absolutely no notice. A..."

I'm actually writing a novel in which that happens, only there's adrenaline and all sorts of other stuff. Cut is also referred to in later chapters, so I know it doesn't just disappear, though XD

I hate when a novel is set in a Mary Sue's POV, but her Gary Stu is the one that does all of the work, and Ms Sue does almost nothing of importance.

[Lucy ~Graphite Wizard~]

ummm.....*quietly* I like graphic novels

[Kirsten]

Lucy ~20% Cooler~ wrote: "ummm.....*quietly* I like graphic novels"

Hi five! Which ones are your favorite?

[Finley]

Lucy ~20% Cooler~ wrote: "ummm.....*quietly* I like graphic novels"

AND THAT IS A PROBLEM WHY?

Sorry. I can be sensitive about people thinking that comics aren't a true art form, as they are my favorite.

Seriously, don't be afraid to say that you like graphic novels. I like webcomics; it seems that there is a lot more variety and character development. Also, some of the plots are fantastic.
Furthermore, it seems like comics can be a lot less boring to me, mainly because they don't require massive amounts of description.

[Marren]

I like novels that leave me guessing after every chapter. That is one of the few times that I like surprises.

[Kirsten]

I ask what people mean by graphic novels before I squee over them.

To some people, it's Watchmen, to some people it's Deathnote.

If I squee about Daredevil to a manga fan, they get offended. If I squee about Cain to a superhero fan, they think I'm a stupid fan girl.

I like all graphic novels. Minus the adult ones. I'm asexual.

[Anastasia]

Okay, so...you know how they say never to judge a book by its cover?

Well...that is probably what will draw me to a book in the first place.

*hides*

[Anastasia]

But, anyway, I enjoy books with likeable main characters. The characters, for me, either make or break the book.

[Marren]

Anastasia "The 'Stache" wrote: "Okay, so...you know how they say never to judge a book by its cover?

Well...that is probably what will draw me to a book in the first place.

*hides*"

Depending on the cover, I would be interested in the book this way. For example if I am in the mood to read a historical romance. At that time I see a handsome gentlemen on a beast of a horse, I will stop to touch the book; turn it over to read the summary on the back.

[[deleted user]]

I'm the same. The cover is what draws me to a book. If a book has a boring cover, I'm unlikely to pick it up.

In saying thst, if a book has a boring cover but an intriguing title, I'm likely to read the summary on the back.

[[deleted user]]

Most people I know look at books this way. I don't think any author thinks to themself: "Right, this book of mine is going to have a REALLY boring cover." :P

[KC]

Kirsten wrote: "I ask what people mean by graphic novels before I squee over them.

To some people, it's Watchmen, to some people it's Deathnote.

If I squee about Daredevil to a manga fan, they get offended. If I..."

Wait! Who calls deathnote a graphic novel???!! They deserve to get shot
*get's shotgun ready*
btw, i am an otaku, and a comic book nerd. more of an otaku though......

[KC]

Wolfie wrote: "Character development. None of this manly vampire/werewolf/angel love story bullcrap.
Seriously, enough with the paranormal romance, people; it gives me a headache.

Also, if there is a comic ..."

My first book series is about ninjas and chinese black magic. would that be good????

[Kirsten]

Cassia wrote: "Most people I know look at books this way. I don't think any author thinks to themself: "Right, this book of mine is going to have a REALLY boring cover." :P"

I had recently designed a book cover for a book called "Violet," and my dad bought the book to display and say "Look at what my daughter did! It's pretty!" and my stepmom picked up the book and looked it over. She then asked why there wasn't a picture of the character on the front.

We asked her if it made her wanna pick up the book and find out who the character is and why she's not on there and my stepmom just stopped... and thought... and then went "Oh my gosh it does!"

Good designs intrigue, but do not paraphrase!

[Anastasia]

Cassia wrote: "Most people I know look at books this way. I don't think any author thinks to themself: "Right, this book of mine is going to have a REALLY boring cover." :P"

Agreed. :/

[[deleted user]]

I nearly didn't pick up the first YA book because of the cover. I never would've picked it up myself had my friend not demanded I read it. :P

As Kirsten said, good designs intrigue. I do like a book with an intriguing cover! :)

[Anastasia]

VA?

[[deleted user]]

Yes, YA...

Oops, didn't notice my mistake. :P

That'll teach me for trying to text and type.

[Anastasia]

Cassia wrote: "Yes, YA...

Oops, didn't notice my mistake. :P

That'll teach me for trying to text and type."

You're fine.

I thought it was an abbrevitation for something, like Vampire Academy...

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...Zombies

[sucre'd fiend]

I like to see good character development and plot. What I don't like, is when people fall into the cliches.

[Emiilia]

This is great; now a subject we can all talk about.

A bit of Action. When I READ i like to see action (fighting).

A bit of Romance something like the book called I am number four. The author made me think about the relationship and that kept me going. It made me want to read the book more and more.
A BOOK THAT keeps me awake until 4 in the morning.
A book that keeps me thinking at the END. Like wow it ended like that.
WOW, What the hell happened to that character, I thought he'd still be in the book.
Oh, GOSH did that character just die.
Wow, I LIKE the way this character THINKS. (HAVE YOU GUYS READ THE BOOK FOUNTAINHEAD). In all my years of reading a book that book stood out to me. The CHARACTERS PERSONALITY.

[Rebecca]

I love it when authors share their work for free! Ha, which is what I'm doing now. If anyone is interested in reading a new book, mine will be free on amazon for five days starting tomorrow (Dec 21st) at midnight until December 25th for kindle. So anyone who has a smart phone or a kindle, feel free to download. It's fiction, young adult, supernatural, paranormal. Happy holidays everyone :)

[Anastasia]

Rebecca wrote: "I love it when authors share their work for free! Ha, which is what I'm doing now. If anyone is interested in reading a new book, mine will be free on amazon for five days starting tomorrow (Dec 21..."

Hahaha! Exactly!

I'll make sure to check it out!

[Melissa]

I love it when books have a really good romantic couple but with a twist! Like the book Clockwork Angel

[Finley]

B Jeanne wrote: "I also just added my book to free promotions for 3 days starting tomorrow. "That's Not the Ocean; Those Are My Tears." is a non-fiction book. It is about raising a mentally ill grandson, after he ..."
If you're going to advertise, don;t do it in other people's threads.

Thank you.

[Lucy ~Graphite Wizard~]

i like seeing good writing ;)

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Lucy ~20% Cooler~ wrote: "i like seeing good writing ;)"

Agreed sista!

[Kirsten]

I have yet to see this in a fiction book, but whenever any media accurately uses Tarot, I get pumped. I despise people misconstruing tarot as a satanic tool, so when I see it done right (none of this over the top hocus pocus bull, either) it gets me more pumped than I have a right to be :D

Seriously, if someone wants to add a tarot reading to their stories, please find someone who knows about it and ask them. I know I'd be more than glad to help.