I got a thorough and excellent comment/review on The Shortcut that I absolutely
adore, even though it mainly pointed out faults in the fic & gave advice on how to fix them. (In a nice, neutral kind of way)
Here:
"Ok. As a first effort this is very good.
It is internally consistent in its characterisation, which is very stereotypical yaoi, and the writing style flows well, although once again it closely mirrors established boys love patterns.
My main problem with this is that is does not fit with Doumeki in either the manga or anime, or that if it does and this is a separate reading, it is not justified within this piece. I think this could be solved by putting more emphasis on the characterisation, which is possible in porn and can be expressed by the manner in which they seduce and give and receive pleasure. In Doumeki's case this could be the choice of location, the way he undresses or is undressed, the style of not he ties in Kimihiro's gag etc.
However, these must be subtly justified within the piece so that readers with a different reading of the characters don't dismiss the piece as being of a poor quality.
Once again as a first effort this is very good.
Thanks for writing and sharing it."I absolutely
love comments like these. They help a LOT. I thought I should comment on particular parts:
1. Since it was my first smut
ever, I decided to keep it simple and understandable. To me and to others. So yes, stereotypical yaoi.
2. I was so focused on the porn that I did not characterize correctly! I feel like I've failed you, Doumeki. I apologize.
I thank this commenter from the bottom of my heart
/bow
On a completely different note,
Ahem, so, I got a job interview at Spencer's on Wednesday. First job interview ever, and I'm nervous. Argh. I've wanted to work there since I was thirteen or fourteen years old. That's about four or five years. So I hope I get it. ...I'M GOING TO GET IT. /fist clench
I've chosen my class for Winter quarter. English 67 - Writing Fundamentals. Most of the classes I need/want I need to be eligible for ENG 68, which makes no sense for some of them...
But alas, that's life.
By the way, my mother is WEIRD. She doesn't like Christmas music, chicken sandwiches, or burgers at sit-down restaurants.
Anyway, I don't like goats. Their eyes really freak me out. So I guess I don't like any animal that has rectangular pupils. IT SEEMS UNNATURAL.
There needs to be more of SwitzerlandxGun. Yes.
Proof:
Anyway, that's all I can think of for now.
Ta ta~