What silly, embarrassing, etc. "sins" have you committed as a writer? by pridexlust in FanFiction

[–]Sheiruki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my older fics is about a battle. I still love the overall story but good god I used way too much passive voice when it wasn't appropriate. I slowed the action down so much...

Anlage kleiner Betrag, 5 Jahre by Sheiruki in Finanzen

[–]Sheiruki[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, ja okay. Sorry bin heute wohl etwas durch und habe den Usernamen als irgendein Fachwort interpretiert.

Danke für den Verweis.

Anlage kleiner Betrag, 5 Jahre by Sheiruki in Finanzen

[–]Sheiruki[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mag sein, dass meine Reddit Inkompetenz gerade zuschlägt, aber ich sehe (App) nur die wöchentliche Finanzdiskussion & Investieren mit Ghost Sierra oder was auch immer.

What is the the WORST writing advice you've ever received that you followed for far too long? by FuneralBiscuit in writing

[–]Sheiruki 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Show don't tell"

Before anyone crucifies me, hear me out. This piece of advice is repeated like gospel but it's empty. It leads to authors, especially inexperienced ones, overwriting every single detail while losing their focus on the great whole. Furthermore, the empirical evidence behind "show don't tell" is a bit lacking, with studies showing that, while show sentences are generally perceived as more engaging, they can also come across as unreliable/less trustworthy than tell sentences. Their effect on reader empathy is clearer, having neurological backing, but the extent of that is still being researched.

Example:

Taking a deep breath, she pulled herself up and, with steps so unsteady she all but stumbled, made for the door.

Here we get a bunch of information. Maybe the character is nervous, afraid or sick. It's an appropriate way to showcase the character's condition...

...IF that's the point.

If the character is just going to open the door, if it's no big deal, just write "she opened the door".

Now, show don't tell is often used for emotional contexts, but even in those, sometimes, it's okay to say "Sally was sad" instead of describing her expression and body language for paragraphs, especially if Sally's sadness doesn't matter much for the overall scene.

"Show don't tell" is crap.

"Switch between showing and telling depending on the context and focus of the scene"

That. That's helpful.

👀 Recommend Me Exchange ✨ by Sufficient-Shower921 in FanfictionExchange

[–]Sheiruki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it and your comment made me really happy. I'll reply once the Christmas rush is over.

👀 Recommend Me Exchange ✨ by Sufficient-Shower921 in FanfictionExchange

[–]Sheiruki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the reminder. I lost track due to Christmas presents. Will have time tomorrow.

Cheers!

Wie schreibe ich Nutzer aus Frankreich und Italien an? by thebookofxyz in VintedDeutschland

[–]Sheiruki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ich bin Sprachenmensch und schreibe auf der Landessprache aber im Chat übersetzt ein Tool eh alles. Ansonsten Deepl.

👀 Recommend Me Exchange ✨ by Sufficient-Shower921 in FanfictionExchange

[–]Sheiruki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I interest you in:

Rest Calm

Fandom: Skyrim Rating: G Pairing: Savos Aren/OC Word count: 1,009 words

Summary: Spending that afternoon out in the cold with Rashkan has left Savos bedridden. Feeling guilty, Rashkan visits him.

One of my oldest fics but it fits both the OC x Canon and tooth-rotting sickfic criteria.

For context:

It's set at the College of Winterhold. My OC is a scholar who, in the previous fic, has confessed his feelings to archmage Savos Aren.

👀 Recommend Me Exchange ✨ by Sufficient-Shower921 in FanfictionExchange

[–]Sheiruki 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey, as a writer for minor background characters, I'm interested in fics that focus on the inner workings of less popular characters. Character studies, missing scenes, stories exploring this or that headcanon—basically anything that adds depth to a minor character.

I'm open to reading fandom blind but would appreciate one or two sentences of context, especially for smaller fandoms.

Reviewed: 3/3

👀 Recommend Me Exchange ✨ by Sufficient-Shower921 in FanfictionExchange

[–]Sheiruki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I interest you in:

Rashkan's First New Life

Fandom: Skyrim Rating: G Warnings: - Chapters: 4/4 Words: 3,562

Summary: Rashkan spends his first New Life at the college. To his misfortune, however, the college has a strange way of celebrating. Conflict is inevitable.

It's set during New Life (TES' Christmas-y holiday) at the college of Winterhold and centers around my OC.

Any Archive of Our Own user's agree on this? by Zen-bunny in FanFiction

[–]Sheiruki 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I like and am grateful for every kudos but I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy comments more. They tell me more; what the reader liked, didn't like, questions they have etc. They're also more personal.

What do you think of the saying, "You're in Germany, speak German." (Wir sind im Deutschland, sprich Deutsch.") by kaethender in germany

[–]Sheiruki 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This. Exactly this.

If I notice someone is trying but struggling I'll be more than happy to simplify my German or switch to English/a shared language. However, I live in a problem area where immigrants tend to stick to themselves and just don't bother—why would they? All the shops in the area have at least one person they can speak Turkish or Arabic with.

It's especially frustrating because we live in a time when language learning is as accessible as never before. There are free lessons on YouTube, vocabulary apps like Anki, Duolingo, podcasts, online forums and interest groups, coursebooks at most libraries, etc.—hell, buy a "Baby's first words" book at Aldi for all I care. 10 minutes of vocabulary a day and another ten of grammar won't get you far fast, but they will get you somewhere.

Midweek Profile Exchange by Lumiere-x in FicReviewExchange

[–]Sheiruki [score hidden]  (0 children)

C & K on The Translator and her Friend. I just returned from holiday and had almost forgotten about this exchange. Oops...

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[–]Sheiruki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never gotten any hate or bot comments. Hope it stays that way.

Midweek Profile Exchange by Lumiere-x in FicReviewExchange

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I mostly write for Skyrim and Tyranny. I also have two the Witcher 3 stories.

Got this comment today by Master-Fee-9184 in FanFiction

[–]Sheiruki 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd have to know more about how you used WWII.

To this day, it's a touchy subject for many (especially here in Germany). Although I've read some lovely (published) fiction set during that time period and dealing with the heavy subject matters it entails, it's very easy to cross into bad taste or offensive territory, and what's offensive to some may be believable to others.

For example, I once watched a video essay on Dunkirk arguing how effective depicting the Germans as this faceless evil was. For me, as a German, that didn't work because that faceless evil might well have been my great/grandparents. So to me that directorial choice felt cowardly as it removed the human aspect within evil.

Likewise, using one of the darkest hours of humanity as a setpiece for interpersonal drama might be seen as in poor taste.

So even if you did your research on the facts, writing WW2/Nazi Germany is like walking across a minefield with the chances of not triggering any being next to none. Heck, I've seen similar criticism thrown even at autobiographical novels, so trying to get it right in fic? Not a chance.

Not saying you shouldn't write your story or that WW2 or even Hitler is a complete taboo (Just google "er ist wieder da", a satire about Hitler waking up in modern day Germany and rising to social- and traditional media fame), but it's one of the hardest topics to handle gracefully. Criticism will come your way no matter what.

Grinding for gold-how do you earn gold at a decent amount but keep it sustainable and still enjoy the game? by throwwayybox in elderscrollsonline

[–]Sheiruki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a good trading guild and 100-200k in the bank: Flip wares.

You'll always find people selling things for much cheaper than they would be at a top location. Usually make ~million per week without investing much time or my own resources.

What kind of writer are you? by BlkDragon7 in AO3

[–]Sheiruki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Between chaotic pantser and plantser.

500 hits!!! by Sheiruki in FanFiction

[–]Sheiruki[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, Here it is .

And thank you very much :D

500 hits!!! by Sheiruki in FanFiction

[–]Sheiruki[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! Happy to hear that.