THE MAIN REASON WHY AUTHORS ABANDON/QUIT THEIR STORIES: READ BELOW

Writers- all of them, from famous authors to subtle FF writers- ALL depend on the feedback from our readers. Vision Dominican brought up an interesting albeit tragically true idea:

"Lack of reviews is the greatest killer of fan fic writers out there. We at the institute wish to let the public know of how they can pitch in to save our dying writers.

1) Drop a review every other chapter. It may not seem like much, but reviews are actually what many of us want to see. That, and hits. Hits do make us happy but we don't really know if people like our story or not.

2) Visit our author page. Those kind of hits really make us happy. It's where we showcase our entourage of friends, beta readers, and stories. Some of us even tidy up with set areas for upcoming story ideas and character bios.

3) Send an email. While normally I'd prefer a review, emails are just as good. Really, it warms my heart to communicate with another reader or writer."

What you call being "too lazy to review" is what we call "a flame to the pages" as the writers. That one minute or two that you felt "too lazy" to review is another minute of creeping discouragement that all writers feel as they begin to think...

"Why am I even here…?"

"What's even the point of continuing?"

"My skills must be terrible…no one cares for my story…"

"I'll never be a good writer...I quit."

These are only a few thoughts that go through every writer's head- that go through MY head- when we put out a chapter / story with all our heart and soul within, and we sit there…and sit…and wait…and not a single person says even a word.

If you're not a writer, you have NO IDEA how much that hurts…

If you ARE a writer, then I'm sure you know just how great it feels when someone is kind enough to leave a heartwarming and encouraging review, and you read it, smiling while thinking…"Wow…fuck...I did it…"

So, why not give fellow writers the same luxury here?

Too many times I've seen epic and utterly beautiful works of literary art fall to pieces before finally being abandoned due to the terrible discouragement that the lack of reviews can cause.

Sometimes, it is so severe that the very writer himself decides to quit, denying the world his skills of writing that I'm sure it would have deeply enjoyed.

So…

Just one minute, that's all it takes. Just a few gentle taps of the fingers on your keyboard, a few seconds or so of your time, and your words can SAVE a writer from a dark demise.

Do me a favor: Go find a story, ANY story, anywhere here on FFN, and see if you can help it. If it has very little / no reviews at all, just check it out, and say whatever comes to mind.

And enjoy the thought in mind that you could have just SAVED that story, with just a few taps of the keyboard…

If you agree with what I have said then please copy and paste any part of this story you wish onto your profile. Modify it in any way you see fit; there is no need to use my exact words. You make it say what you want it to say.

Thanks for your time.

You're a 90's kid if:

You can finish this 'ice ice _'
You remember watching Doug, Ren & Stimpy, Pinky and the Brain, Bobby's World, Felix the cat, The Tick...AAAAAAAH Real Monsters!
You've ever ended a sentence with the word "PSYCHE!"
You just can't resist finishing this . . . "Iiiiiiin west Philadelphia born and raised . . ."
You remember TGIF, Step by Step, Family Matters, Dinosaurs, and Boy Meets World.
You remember when it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
You got super excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
You remember reading "Goosebumps"
You took plastic cartoon lunch boxes to school.
You still get the urge to say "NOT" after (almost) every sentence . . . not
If you remember seeing hot tub bubbles make bubbly sounds before every music video on VH1.
when everything was settled by rock paper scissors..or bubble gum bubble gum in a dish...Eenie Meenie Miney Mo...and even better daddy had a donkey inky binky bonky.
You used to listen to the radio all day long just to record your FAVORITE song of ALL time.
"Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" was both a game and a TV game show.
Captain Planet. He's a Hero.
You knew that Kimberly, the pink ranger, and Tommy, the green ranger, were meant to be together. (They never should have broken up! Kim would not do that to Tommy!)

You remember when Super Nintendos and Sega Genesis became popular.
You always wanted to send in a tape to America's Funniest Home Videos . . . but never taped anything funny.
You remember watching Home Alone 1, 2 , and 3 . . . and tried to pull the pranks on "intruders"
You remember watching The Magic School Bus, Wishbone, and Reading Rainbow on PBS.
You remember when Yo-Yos were cool. (yo-yos are still cool)

You remember those Where's Waldo books.

You remember eating Warheads.

You remember watching the 1st Batman, Aladdin, Ninja Turtles, and 3 Ninjas movies.
You remember Ring Pops.
You remember drinking Surge, and Tang.
If you remember when everything was "da BOMB!"
When they made the new lunchables so that you could make pizza AND tacos.
You remember boomboxes vs. CD players.
Making those little paper cootie-catcher things, and then predicting your life with them.
You played and/or collected "Pogs"
You had at least one Tamagotchi, Giga Pet, or Nano and brought it everywhere.
. . . Furbies
Saved By The Bell was the coolest show ever!
You haven't always had a computer, and it was cool to have the internet.
And Windows 95 was the best.
You watched the original cartoons of Rugrats, Power Rangers, and Ninja Turtles.
Michael Jordan was a king.
YIKES pencils and erasers were the stuff!
All your school supplies were "Lisa Frank" brand.
You remember when the new Beanie Babies and Talking Elmo were always sold out.
You collected those Beanie Babies.
Mortal Kombat was awesome--the game and the movie
Care Bears
Gak was the coolest stuff invented.
Lamb-chop's song never ended.
The old dollar bills.
Silver dollars, which were cool to have.
You remember a time before the WB.
You collected all the Troll dolls
You had to read Weekly Reader's in class.
If you even know what an original Walkman is.
You remember wanting to sit on the orange Nickelodeon couch.
You've gotten creeped out by "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
You know the Macarena by heart.
"Talk to the hand" . . . enough said
You always said, "Then why don't you marry it!"
You remember trying to collect all 150 original Pokemon cards but never could and if you did you thought you were all that!
You remember Highlights magazine.
You went to McDonald's to play in the play place.
You remember playing on merry go rounds at the playground.
Before the MySpace frenzy . . .
Before the Internet & text messaging . . .
Before Sidekicks & iPod's . . .
Before MIKE JONES . . .
Before PlayStation 2 or XBOX . . .
Before Spongebob . . .
Back when you put off the 5 hours of homework you had every night.
When light up sneakers were cool. (still pretty freaking awesome)
When you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.
When gas was 0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was The new thing.
When we recorded stuff on VCRs.
When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off of our Walkman.
When gameboy was a brick.
You did MASH to figure out your future
When you weren't cool unless you had a Starter jacket.
Way back.

Before we realized all this would eventually disappear.
Who would have thought you'd miss the 90's so much!
Post this in your profile if you remember these days . . . .
or if you smiled at one of these things.

If you have a worse memory than Tommy Oliver, copy and paste this onto your profile. If you know who that is and laughed at that joke, copy and paste this onto your profile

Name: Not sure. Trying things out. Currently I want to be called Arian but... that could change.

Obsessions: Power Rangers

Pairings: Teen Titans: Beast Boy And Raven, Flinx; Star Wars the Clone Wars: Ahsoka and Anakin; Obi-Wan and Ventress; Power Rangers: Tommy and Kimberly, Billy and Aisha, Nick and Madison, Vida and Chip, Tori and Blake, Lily and Casey, Emily and Jayden, Andros and Ashley, Cassie and TJ, Zhane and Astronema/Karone, Dana and Carter, Kendrix and Leo, Wes and Jen, Alyssa and Cole, Trini and Zack, Kat Manx and Doggie Cruger, Kira and Trent, Connor and Ethan, Atlantis: Kida and Milo, Audrey and Sweet; HTTYD: Astrid and Hiccup; Ruffnut and Tuffnut, Stormfly and Toothless; Kung Fu Panda: Tigress and Po, Viper and Mantis; InuYasha: InuYasha and Kagome, Shippo and Kirara, Rin and Sesshomaru; Code Lyoko: Jeremy and Aelita; PJO/HOO: Percy and Annabeth, Thalia and Nico, Poseidon and Athena, Artemis and Apollo, Piper and Jason, Hazel and Frank; Supernatural: Wincest; Sherlock: Johnlock, Mystrade; iCarly: Creddie, Spam; Harry Potter: Hermione and Harry, Snape and Lily (Evans, not Harry's Daughter) Scorpius and Rose, Fred and George, McGonagall and Dumbledore, Moaning Myrtle and Tom Riddle;

Age:

21

Country:

USA

Languages:

English

Interests and Hobbies:

writing, watching TV, dancing, singing, watching movies & other stuff

Birthday:

January 23rd

Place of Birth:

California, USA

Hair Color:

Brown

Favorites:

Food:

a lot of food

Ice Cream:

Cookies and Cream/ mint chocolate chip

Season:

Fall

Holiday:

my birthday

Moment in Time: Too many to name.

Do You

Curse:

yes, all the time

Shower daily:

Yes

Play an instrument:

Used to.

Get along with your parents:

yes

Wish on stars:

When I can

Believe in fate:

Yeah

Believe in love at first sight:

Yes

Can You?

Sew:

no

Cook:

no

Speak another language:

a little

Dance:

only by looking like I'm getting electrocuted.

Sing:

Always.

Touch your nose with your tongue:

I can't, and don't

Whistle:

no

Curl your tongue:

no

Do a cart-wheel:

yes

Do a handstand:

yes

Have You Ever:

Eaten Sushi:

no

Made prank calls:

no

Cried yourself to sleep:

yes

Other Questions:

What annoys you most in a person?

When they are really vain, snobby & annoying.

Name three things you can't live without

writing

pencil

iPod

Do you have any siblings?

a twin, I'm the older twin and 13 year old little sister.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, 3 dogs; and my twin sister Samantha

Would you kill someone you hate for a million dollars?

YEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hell I'd do it for FREE!!!!!! If I could get away with it.

What are your thoughts on abortion?

It depends on the circumstance. Like, if a person got raped, I'm fine with abortion, but if they willingly had unprotected sex, then no it's not okay. I know that protection fails sometimes, and it really depends on the person if that happens. Some people just have the protection fail, and some have it sabotaged by someone.

Do you have a crush on anyone?

maybe

Are you afraid of the dark?

Nope, I'm afraid of what's in it.

Fave Singers:

Too many to name.

Favorite TV Shows:

Power Rangers, Teen Titans, Star Wars the Clone Wars, Code Lyoko, PLL

Favorite Pairings: See Above Fave pairings.

Favorite Songs:

Too many to name.

Yay! 100 questions time!

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.

...know, she just has random outbursts of power. Her binding...- Darkest Powers Book 3: The Reckoning

2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can, What can you touch?

My headboard.

3. Before you started this survey, what were you doing?

Revising my profile

4. What is the last thing you watched on TV?

The news

5. Without looking, guess what time it is.

11:30 am

6. Now, look at the clock. What is the actual time?

11:31 am

7. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?

Fan, and my music.

8. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?

I don't really go outside. I don't like the sun.

9. Did you dream last night?

Er... I don't think so.

10. Do you remember your dreams?

Sometimes.

11. When did you last laugh?

Today.

12. Do you remember why / at what?

A game I was playing.

12. What is on the walls of the room you are in?

Paint, two pictures, a calendar and my pansexuality pride flag!

13. Seen anything weird lately?

Define weird.

14. What do you think of this quiz?

It's making me think...

15. What is the last film you saw?

I don't know.

16. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

I'd live alone.

17. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?

Books.

18. Tell me something about you that most people don't know.

I'm questioning my gender.

19. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?

That everybody loves one another after the change and are best friends.

20. Do you like to dance?

No, because I look like I'm getting electrocuted.

21. Would you ever consider living abroad?

Never.

22. Does your name make any interesting anagrams?

Nope, don't think so.

23. Who made the last incoming call on your phone?

I don't know.

24. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer?

Music.

25. Last time you swam in a pool?

Last year.

26. Type of music you like most?

Whatever's on my iPod at that exact second.

27. Type of music you dislike most?

Oldies, Jazz, or instrumentals.

28. Are you listening to music right now?

Yes. Currently I'm listening to the song Bullet by Hollywood Undead.

29. What color is your bedroom carpet?

I have hardwood. It's dark brown though.

30. If you could change something about your home, without worry about expense or mess, what would you do?

I would definitely make my room bigger. It's tiny.

31. What was the last thing you bought?

A pair of faulty, BRAND NEW headphones. One side sounded like it didn't work at all if you had the other side in.

32. Have you ever ridden on a motorbike?

No.

33. Would you go bungee jumping or skydiving?

HECK NO! I'm scared of heights.

34. Do you have a garden?

Nope.

35. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem?

That question offends me. Of course, I do.

36. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?

I'll just pretend I didn't hear them tell me to wake up. (That earned me like an extra 15 minutes once.)

37. If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would it be?

Doggie Cruger.

38. Who sent the last text message you received?

I don't have a phone. Haven't since I was in ninth grade. My ex was the last person to text me on that phone though.

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?

If I had one probably the bookstore.

40. What time is bedtime?

Whenever I fall asleep. Usually around noon.

41. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?

Eww, no.

42. How many tattoos do you have?

None.

43. If you don't have any, have you ever thought of getting one?

Yes, but I've kind of avoided it as I hear it hurts and I'm afraid of needles.

44. What did you do for your last birthday?

Went to Steak n Shake and I also had my first taste of wine. White wine, imo, tastes horrible.

45. Do you carry a donor card?

What's that?

46. Who was the last person you ate dinner with?

Myself.

47. Is the glass half empty or half full?

I don't care. I just want to know who's been drinking my soda.

48. What's the farthest-away place you've been?

Florida, I believe.

49. When's the last time you ate a homegrown tomato?

I don't eat tomatoes. That is, never.

50. Have you ever won a trophy?

No.

51. Are you a good cook?

... You're kidding, right? I can't even make toast without burning it.

52. Do you know how to pump your own gas?

I don't think so.

53. If you could meet any one person (from history or currently alive), who would it be?

John Tui.

54. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school?

Thankfully, no.

55. Do you touch-type?

What's that?

56. What's under your bed?

I believe the question you're looking for is, what isn't under my bed XD

57. Do you believe in love at first sight?

Yup.

58. Think fast, what do you like right now?

I like my books.

59. Where were you on Valentine's day?

Home.

60. What time do you get up?

Usually around 8:00 pm.

61. What was the name of your first pet?

Punky.

62. Who is the second to last person to call you?

I believe... my mom?

63. Is there anything going on this weekend?

Not that I'm aware of.

64. How are you feeling right now?

Tired and bored.

65. What do you think about the most?

Worries. I believe I am worrying half the time.

66. What time do you get up in the morning?

I believe this question has already been asked.

67. If you had A Big Win in the Lottery, how long would you wait to tell people?

I don't know... I'd tell them when I felt like it.

68. Who would you tell first?

I believe my family would already know, so my father-figure, Dwayne.

69. What is the last movie that you saw at the cinema?

The new Addams Family movie.

70. Do you sing in the shower?

Not lately.

71. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?

I am starting to feel that this quiz is slightly repetitive.

72. What do you do most when you are bored?

Stare at my computer screen.

73. What do you do for a living?

Breathe.

74. Do you love your job?

If I had a job, sure I would.

75. What did you want to be when you grew up?

When I grow up? I want to be alive, man.

76. If you could have any job, what would you want to do/be?

Power Ranger.

77. Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

This question makes my head hurt.

78. How many keys on your keyring?

I don't have a key ring.

79. Where would you retire to?

Someplace by the ocean.

80. What kind of car do you drive?

It would be cool if I could drive.

81. What are your best physical features?

Definitely my eyes.

82. What are your best characteristics?

Eh... I'm good at writing?

83. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go?

It might be easier to name where I wouldn't go.

84. What kind of books do you like to read?

A lot of fiction. Fantasy mainly, but I like action and mysteries too.

85. Where would you want to retire to?

Refer back to question 79.

86. What is your favorite time of the day?

Evening.

87. Where did you grow up?

Quincy, Illinois.

88. How far away from your birthplace do you live now?

1958.2 miles

89. What are you reading now?

Question 89?

90. Are you a morning person or a night owl?

DEFINITELY a night owl.

91. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

Nope. Got about an inch between my tongue and my nose.

92. Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows?

Yup.

93. Do you have pets?

3 dogs.

94. How many rings before you answer the phone?

I dunno... 4? 5? These aren't the types of things that I worry about.

95. What is your best childhood memory?

Oh yeah like I have one. Just kidding. Dressing up as the Pink S.P.D. Ranger back in second grade for Halloween.

96. What are some of the different jobs that you have had in your life?

Considering that I'm 21- youth corps at my local hospital, does that count?

97. Any new and exciting things that you would like to share?

Not Really.

98. What is most important in life?

Oxygen.

99. What Inspires You?

People on deviantART, and many, many more.

Anyone notice that quiz only has 99 questions, not the 100 it promised?

Actually, technically that is a question, which makes one hundred questions, just as promised.