Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]



Welcome to Two Worlds Collide.

You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. Two Worlds Collide is a growing community for fans of Sam Swarek and Andy McNally as a couple on the popular show - Rookie Blue.

Joining our community will enable you to have lively discussions with fellow members, read the latest spoilers, watch any of the episodes you might have missed and more!

Registration is simple, fast, and completely free. We look forward to you joining our community!

Join our community!

Board Rules:

1) Treat others as you’d like to be treated.

2) Do not post slanderous or other untrue statements about anyone.

3) Respect everyone's comments.

4) Respect the moderators and site admin.

5) Respect Others’ Copyrights.

6) No SHOUTING if angry. It's just plain rude and annoying. Typing in ALL CAPS or all in bold may result in your post being edited or deleted. Same applies for AlTeRnAcApS.

7) Don’t spam.

8) Tone down the vulgarity if needed.

9) Cite your sources, give credit where credit is due.

10) When unsure - ask either a Moderator or Administrator.

11) Be extra cautious when speaking of spoilers outside the threads in which they originate. Use Spoiler Tags.

12) Put a warning comment outside the spoiler tags warning people what source is being discussed.

By registering and posting on this site, you have agreed to abide by these rules. Violating these rules puts you at risk of receiving a warning, a suspension or if the situation is severe enough, a permanent ban. These rules are subject to modification and additions.



Username:   Password:
Multiquote Active Multiquote inactive
Add Reply
Which format would you prefer?
One long chapter 10 (83.3%)
Chapter split into Part A and Part B 2 (16.7%)
Total Votes: 12
Poll About Fanfic Length; Just curious...
Topic Started: Jan 8 2012, 03:00 AM (652 Views)
margie311
Member Avatar


So, this is incredibly self-indulgent, but I honestly cannot make up my mind about this.

I'm getting ready to do a final edit on my latest chapter of The Witness. The problem is that it's absurdly long. 15,000 words. So, I guess my question to readers is if you'd prefer to read it all together, or split into two parts (with the flashback at the beginning of part a, posted across two different days - to prevent confusion with links/arrows, etc.)

Edited by margie311, Jan 8 2012, 03:01 AM.
Posted Image
Awesome banner by Tess! Avatar by Kazza169
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Hawley
Member Avatar


Before voting, just for fun (?!?) I googled how many pages 15,000 words amounted to & found a site (not recent) where a whole bunch of people argued about this, coming up with anywhere from 17 to 50 pages depending on typeface, spacing, etc.!!! (and I sometimes think I spend too much time reading fan fiction???)

Then another site said that the average reader reads 250 words per minute, so it should take about one hour to read 15,000 pages.

I will gladly devote an hour to read your whole chapter at once, and if it happens to take more than that, I will enjoy every single additional minute!! B)
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Nathy
Member Avatar
Honorary Torontonian

I'd like it better in one chapter (I dig long chapters when they are exceptionnaly good written *wink*)
Posted Image

Credits to creative genius McSwarekFan_Brittany for the icon & banner!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
margie311
Member Avatar


Hawley
Jan 8 2012, 03:25 AM
Before voting, just for fun (?!?) I googled how many pages 15,000 words amounted to & found a site (not recent) where a whole bunch of people argued about this, coming up with anywhere from 17 to 50 pages depending on typeface, spacing, etc.!!! (and I sometimes think I spend too much time reading fan fiction???)

Then another site said that the average reader reads 250 words per minute, so it should take about one hour to read 15,000 pages.

I will gladly devote an hour to read your whole chapter at once, and if it happens to take more than that, I will enjoy every single additional minute!! B)
with the formatting I use, its 21. And...it seems ridiculously long. I know a lot of people don't care, but it's kind of daunting *L*

but THANK YOU *L*
Edited by margie311, Jan 8 2012, 03:29 AM.
Posted Image
Awesome banner by Tess! Avatar by Kazza169
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bbww


oh please may I have an opinion - as being an avidly desperate witness fan - margie.

You've made me wait faaaaaaaaaaar too long. :spaz: POST THE WHOLE DAMN THING! i'll read it. I am the only important person in the world. No one else's opinion counts.

Okay - :halo: seriously - though - i think splitting it into two is practical only if there's certain elements of the plot that need to be conveyed to the reader. For example - if there's nail biting angst in the first part - you can split it there - if the whole chapter is required to convey all emotions, it doens't matter how long it is.

Reading should be the readers headache - not yours.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
margie311
Member Avatar


*L* I'm leaning towards posting the whole thing. Thinking of changing up the format kind of makes me.... :omg: not gonna lie.

And um...my "editor" thinks she'll have it back to me by tomorrow night. So if it's not up by Monday, totally her fault :)
Posted Image
Awesome banner by Tess! Avatar by Kazza169
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
SoWritten
Member Avatar


Post the whole damn fic! I need my fix :lmao:
SoWritten.com|Twitter|Facebook

Puke gang member #3
I'm all Graped up, whoohoohoo :haha:

Posted Image

Thank you Unightfog for the perfect icon and ilovesandy for the sweet lovin' banner!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
LAwoman
Member Avatar
Moderator

I'm with everyone on posting it together. I've been dying for more from this story, so I'll definitely devour it in one sitting no matter how long it is. Just put a little comment in the AN saying it's longer than usual so anyone tempted to sneak a peek at work knows what they're getting themselves into. Other than that, more is always better with your writing. Which, can't believe I'm saying that because I'm generally a less is more type with most things.
Posted Image
Avitar and banner artwork courtesy of the very talented Kazza169 and @Suzsx from twitter...Thanks ladies!!!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Natalie
Member Avatar


Totally agree, a nice long chapter makes me so happy. Best reading before bed :D
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Cythy
Member Avatar
Moderator

This is a tough one - I'm normally one of those people who can't sit still long enough to read something that long but since I'm still on break...

I think you should post the whole thing - but, as LAwoman mentioned, give a warning in your A.N. (not that everyone actually reads them...you'd be surprised at some of the comments I've gotten when the answer was clearly in the A.N.) about the length so if someone only has a few minutes, they don't sit down and start to read only to get lost in the story and forget about everything else.
Posted Image
Catch you on the flip side
Check me out: ff.net ; livejournal
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
steelerfan07


I say post it all, I love reading longer chapters.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
secretk
Member Avatar


Well it really depends on where you post the chapter and how it's structured. It also depends on how often you update your fic.

If you update it every week, than I prefer fairly medium size for chapter (8 pages or 5000 words). Why? Because I have problems with my eyes and when the story is long, I had to scroll a lot and that annoys me. Also you don't want to barricade the readers with too much story and plot. They had to have the time to process things. What I like about fics is that you can take your time. No one will cancel you, no one will want to have action every other chapter. You can take your time and explore the characters the way you like it. Also if the fic has good summary, it'll be read only from people who really want to check it out.

Now back to the question - a long chapter means more time to read it and a lot of information for process things. Since I read the fics on my PC, I prefer to be possibly easy to read and follow.

Anyway to me the most important thing is not the chapter length, but it's structure. Something has to happen there, it has to be divided in some logical parts. And the ending should be like ending, not like interruption in the middle of the story.
Credit: Avatar by the talented Tess

Uno nunca sabe para quién se baña :lmao: !
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Leave_the_ground
Member Avatar


What you said:
Quote:
 
So, this is incredibly self-indulgent, but I honestly cannot make up my mind about this.

I'm getting ready to do a final edit on my latest chapter of The Witness. The problem is that it's absurdly long. 15,000 words. So, I guess my question to readers is if you'd prefer to read it all together, or split into two parts (with the flashback at the beginning of part a, posted across two different days - to prevent confusion with links/arrows, etc.)


What I heard:

Quote:
 
final edit on my latest chapter of The Witness


How I twisted this around in my head:

This is the last chapter?!?!?!?!?! :no:
And then I reread it and saw "latest" and not "last".

Go me. :fail:

I would much rather read a long chapter than having to possibly wait if you split it up. That whole instant gratification thing. :flower:
Posted Image
Banner made by the extremely talented McSwarekFan_Brittany.
Lyrics from "Little Black Submarines" by The Black Keys
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
icewitch


I think you already know my choice. :)
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
ZetaBoards - Free Forum Hosting
Fully Featured & Customizable Free Forums
Learn More · Register Now
« Previous Topic · Writer's Studio · Next Topic »
Add Reply


Skin orginally created by Tariq | Converted by Lewis of the ZetaBoard Theme Zone