love the big websites because there are literally people from all around the world there, more than a small site could ever hope. On the other hand it can be overwhelming. So much is there you couldn't possibly read it all.
That said I did like the small websites back in the day. I have to say I think that the little sites are mostly all gone. I let mine go years ago.
Most of the individual sites these days seem to be pro authors (that's the only one I maintain) and even that is becoming less and less important and you're expected to keep up with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. (one of the reasons you see me so often on twitter any more)
There is nothing wrong with the smaller sites but I wouldn't even know how to drive traffic to one these days. Even DW/LJ get only a small amount of traffic. Tumblr gets more but fanfic/fanart hosting, that's almost all AO3 these days, FFN hanging on and Pillowfort trying to take off (but I haven't looked at that because god I don't need another new site)
I find good to be subjective. There is one in my new fandom that is the darling of the fandom...I don't think it's good. I'll be honest I almost never read at the small sites. I read Project Paranormal because it was a group thing. Generally what I did was find a small core of authors that I liked and just read them
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What makes a good story is certainly subjective. Nobody was going to like all of the stories, but at least I could choose the ones I thought were written nicely! I once had a story submitted all in text-speak! That was surreal, I can tell you - and she couldn't understand why I turned it down!
You helped me get Project Paranormal going, so I'm glad you used to read it, too.
Prodigal Son hasn't been available in my area but its supposed to be starting soon. I'm not sure its my cup of tea, but my daughter and I are going to give it a go. That's your fault, BTW... you've made many posts on the programme, and I wondered what it was all about!
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That said I did like the small websites back in the day. I have to say I think that the little sites are mostly all gone. I let mine go years ago.
Most of the individual sites these days seem to be pro authors (that's the only one I maintain) and even that is becoming less and less important and you're expected to keep up with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. (one of the reasons you see me so often on twitter any more)
There is nothing wrong with the smaller sites but I wouldn't even know how to drive traffic to one these days. Even DW/LJ get only a small amount of traffic. Tumblr gets more but fanfic/fanart hosting, that's almost all AO3 these days, FFN hanging on and Pillowfort trying to take off (but I haven't looked at that because god I don't need another new site)
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You helped me get Project Paranormal going, so I'm glad you used to read it, too.
Prodigal Son hasn't been available in my area but its supposed to be starting soon. I'm not sure its my cup of tea, but my daughter and I are going to give it a go. That's your fault, BTW... you've made many posts on the programme, and I wondered what it was all about!
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