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Post by Timothy on Sept 27, 2012 9:52:50 GMT -5
Opinion time, lovelies.
To you, what makes a good AU?
Does believability matter to you?
Do you count speculative fiction as AU?
What AUs have you read and enjoyed and what did you like about them?
What AUs did you dislike and why?
In case you haven't figured out, Skipper is thinking of doing an AU.
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Post by Captain America on Sept 27, 2012 16:29:50 GMT -5
uhm
I like science fiction AU's and horror ones
but believability doen't matter to me, as long as it's well written
Drunk Texting is my favorite AU cause it's exciting and well written
I haven't read any bad AU's tbh
wait
the ones where Harry got pregnant and the one where he fucked a goat
idek what speculative fiction is tbh
all of my fics are AU's
you should write one
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Post by Timothy on Sept 27, 2012 16:39:27 GMT -5
Speculative fiction; as in like, about the boys post One Direction.
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Post by levi on Sept 27, 2012 16:44:38 GMT -5
It must be original.
Believability is for chums.
The future is AU so ja.
All of em. I love me some AUs
The boring ones.
I think my overlying theme here is that you should make it original.
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Post by Timothy on Sept 27, 2012 16:46:29 GMT -5
Idk how original it is... I think it will just be a one shot.
More Louis stuff because writing two Louis fics at a time just isn't enough for me.
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Post by ladystrawberry on Sept 27, 2012 19:00:26 GMT -5
Do an AU, Skipper. I want to read it, Skipper.
I'm a firm believer that there's no such thing as a "bad plot", it doesn't matter if it's a cliche, it's all about how you write it. So really, don't worry about how original it is, so long as you write it well (which I know you will, you talented and flawless, you!).
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Post by Timothy on Sept 27, 2012 19:02:25 GMT -5
Maria I love your Avatar.
Hmmm... maybe I'll post about my plot in my own section and make you all help me hahaha
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Post by avalicious on Sept 27, 2012 19:04:38 GMT -5
It depends on the writing style. If it's absolutely unbelievable, then I'm on the fence about it. But if the writing is utterly fantastic, i'll tolerate it. I've read a few bad AU's. I can't pull any off of the top of my head, but i've definitely read some bad ones. But I've also read really good ones; i.e. Oispaceman's Three Days in Dublin. It's a genderswap fic. It's not believable of course, but the writing is fantastic so I read it.
But of course your writing IS utterly fantastic, so I doubt you've anything to fret over.
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Post by ladystrawberry on Sept 27, 2012 19:05:58 GMT -5
Yes, the cat is always shocked.
And do it! I'll gladly help you. c:
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Post by a on Sept 30, 2012 14:15:07 GMT -5
I'm currently writing an AU in where the boys are superheroes, I'm making it believable and relatable which is kind of to do when you're writing a superhero fic. I'm giving the boys flaws in their powers and pers, to make it more real.
Like for example: Niall is a cocky heartbreaker who thinks he can always get what he want and win in every fight.
I'm adding a mystery to make the story more interesting. And most def Drunk Texting is a good AU.
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Post by avalicious on Sept 30, 2012 14:16:14 GMT -5
I'm currently writing an AU in where the boys are superheroes, I'm making it believable and relatable which is kind of to do when you're writing a superhero fic. I'm giving the boys flaws in their powers and pers, to make it more real. Like for example: Niall is a cocky heartbreaker who thinks he can always get what he want and win in every fight. I'm adding a mystery to make the story more interesting. And most def Drunk Texting is a good AU. You need to link me when you post that. wrjgnedfignrdiv |
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Post by a on Sept 30, 2012 19:12:56 GMT -5
@ava will do (:
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Post by lemonadelightnings on Sept 30, 2012 21:22:51 GMT -5
I actually prefer writing AUs because I feel that there are more possibilities when I write. If i write them as the famous boys that they are, I find I have to factor in a lot of considerations (like, you know tour/concerts/fans/what they can or cannot do because of their superstar status).
I feel like there is more freedom when writing an AU and it will be believable as long as it's well written.
I particularly like funny AUs (or anything funny in general)
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Post by Timothy on Sept 30, 2012 22:08:19 GMT -5
Oh this idea I have is absolutely zero percent funny.
It's actually purely speculative and still involved super stardom.
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Post by Princess Cliche on Oct 1, 2012 0:40:31 GMT -5
I like historal AU's with a believability factor.
I'm too analytical to tolerate much else, unfortunately.
Though I did come up with a great AU idea.
But I won't write it.
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