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Translations of Blood
(#) killjoyzoe 2012-08-30
PLEASE CONTINUE IT!!!! I have checked this nearly every day for weeks and I didnt expect the update so I was like ASDFGHJKL!!! :D!!11! When I saw it. Plssss continue!!!!!! You are an amazing writer and this my favourite (unfinished) fic. I just love this story soooooo much and I can see that you must be working, like, really hard on it because that chapter was just brilliant! In fact the WHOLE story is brilliant! I love how the Gerard parts are beginning to make sense and also I love how eerie they are. Sorry for the long comment it's just that I love this fic so much it's just brilliant.Translations of Blood
(#) amos222 2012-08-30
First of all, stop doubting yourself, please. You are my favorite author on this website (or for fanfiction in general) and your writing in terms of grammar and continuity is superb. Second, this story is perfection. I swear to God, if you discontinue this story I might have to come and find you O.o But seriously, this makes so much sense. And it has everything. It has funny parts, and Ray Toro, and a bitchy girlfriend, and a sexy boyfriend/friend, and a crazy Gerard, and annoying parents, and a rebellious Frank. The way that Frank feels is über relatable, to the point of being a bit scary, and so pleasant to read. And just your inclusion of poetry and lyrics and Gerard's insane blurbs make everything so much more memorable than it would be even on its own. And I'm not just saying that.
But thirdly, and most importantly, if you really are having a hard time with personal things in the real world, pleasepleaseplease don't put those off for this unless you want to. Don't think that everyone will turn against you of you take some time off. People genuinely like your writing. That doesn't go away. Don't stress yourself out over this. You are more important. So thank you for putting this up and for writing it and for being lovely and perfect.Translations of Blood
(#) accuser 2012-08-30
Hey. Okay so, here's the thing:
I created an account for ficwad just now even though I basically swore I wouldn't, /ever/. But I created one because I've had this open in my tabs for days (because I couldn't track it) wanting more, and because I wanted to comment.
I got here via a recc, did you know this had been recced? Can't remember whose list it was though, sorry.
Anyway, I've been thinking about this story a lot. It is extremely interesting to me. I'm not entirely sure why, but I can't stop thinking about it.
It needs a bit of work, that's true. There are some things about it - the very British flavour, for example - which are very strange (but can actually work in your favour if you push them the right way) but other things just need construction. Really that's unimportant though, because I love this story.
The character construction and world building is excellent (with a few weaknesses here and there) and your plot is intriguing. The italic sections: the poetic kind flow of Gerard's thoughts are just... I love them.
My suggestion is this: get a beta and work in Google Docs with them. Paste the whole thing in there and re read it yourself and edit as you go and then invite them in. After you've done that, dot point the things that spring to mind about what you want to do next.
Then just write. If you get a chapter, post it. If you get more than that, post one chapter and then keep going. (It's always good to be ahead of posting.) Don't re-read and think that it all needs rewriting, because what's there is there now. Just finish up however you want to and then rewrite it. Rewrite it with a beta and if you want to pull it all down and repost whole, then go for it.
Honestly. Anyway um, I know this is a long comment but the gist is: this is great, don't stop writing and to suggest you get someone to help.
...as a final note, I'm willing to offer help as a beta. I can't help with characterisation because I'm new to the fandom but I've been in/written for fandom for seven years and beta'd for six so I'm okayish at it. If you're interested, send me a message/reply and I'll email. Obviously if you want to stick with someone you know that totally makes sense too. (But sometimes it's nice having someone you don't know!)Author's response
Thank you very much for taking the time to review, I really appreciate it.
In response to your Beta offer- that would be brilliant! I can't email you though, 'cause, um, I don't have your email :L You seem to have intelligent and constructive suggestions for improvement, and the kind of person that would be great to Beta my work- someone who was too afraid to tell me when I'm doing something wrong wouldn't work, but you don't seem like that at all, which is great.
So yes...would it be okay if you could give me your email so as we could talk about the story? Or alternatively email me: cosmiczombie@hotmail.co.uk
I'd love you to Beta this story.
Thanks very much again, I really appreciated what you said- thanks for taking the time to review!Translations of Blood
(#) bambieyes 2012-08-31
I am one of those appalling readers who rarely review (in fact I think this is the second review I have ever written). Yes, I know, I am a bad person.
I always measure fiction against two questions:
1) Do I care about the characters enough to keep reading?
2) Do I have enough interest in the plot to see it through to the end?
When it comes to this story, the answer to both is a big YES!! This story is, quite frankly, awesome and I would love to see you continue it.
Also, just to drive my point home, I obviously felt strongly enough about this to review so yeah. Besides, I'd totally turn this story into a graphic novel if I could!Author's response
Wow, I'm really flattered you thought this story was worth reviewing, thank you! I'm glad you like it, and thanks for giving your thoughts on whether I should continue or not :DTranslations of Blood
(#) Ckid11 2012-09-03
Continue it's great I can't wait to read to next chapterTranslations of Blood
(#) SimplexMinded 2012-09-18
what in gods name would possess you to think this story was bad?? holy crap girl this is amazing! Please please please please don't stop! you have to update soon!!!!Translations of Blood
(#) mychemicalpony 2012-09-25
Jesus Christ, if you discontinue this I swear to god I will cry like a baby. This story is too fucking good to stop, so please please please don't. Pretty please with Frank on top? And sprinkles?
Anyway, you can't just leave us hanging with this utterly awesome cliffhanger, it's too much for me to take in! Seriously, this story is amazing. Keep it up :)Translations of Blood
(#) MissFilthyDivineMCR 2012-09-26
CONTINUE IT PLEASE!!! This story is amazing, don't ever doubt that! :D The way you describe everything, like every word and how you use it is incredibly fascinating. :)) Update soon because I'm dying to know what is going to happen! This chapter was awesome!
Love, Sabrina XOXO
~Stay Beautiful, Keep It Ugly~Translations of Blood
(#) Sherlock 2012-09-27
I don't really know how to express my appreciation for this story properly but I thought you should know that I admire your writing skills immensely. The metaphors you've created set the atmosphere of the scenes so well, especially with the lovely description word choices you've made. Another thing I enjoy about your writing are the characters and how you've characterized and developed each person so drastically different, it's wonderful.
You should really be proud of your work, it's truly astonishing.
I find it's best to finish something all the way through before going back and editing. Otherwise you'll go and find a never ending list of things you want to change and you'll never move on to finish the story properly. So just keep going with what you've got and then revise it all. Or at least I think that's what you should do, but you don't have to listen to me because I don't even write so what do I know? :P
I will be waiting anxiously for the next instalment. I hope it comes easy and you enjoy writing it.
Cheers!
~Gabe.XX~
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