jenafan Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Interesting term I've never heard before, but then again, this forum has been extremely helpful in expanding my vocabulary. Until a couple of days ago, I didn't know what a red herring was."she can't half drink"What exactly does that mean? Is it similar to you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink? Hello! I was wondering if I could get some ideas from you guys. My current story is pretty dark, but that's ok, I got big plans for that story. I want to try my hand at a happy (shocking!) one-shot. But I'm out of ideas. Do you guys have any ideas that you'd like to see in a one-shot (happy stories) I'll do my best!Did you want to tackle Shamy going ice skating together with Sheldon on the sidelines Googling hypothermia. Maybe you can come up with something positive to tie in there that Amy remembers using her scarf as a reference and how Sheldon ended up with it to return to her.I'd give it a try if I weren't trying to finish the last two chapters of my current story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibbler747 Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Did you want to tackle Shamy going ice skating together with Sheldon on the sidelines Googling hypothermia. Maybe you can come up with something positive to tie in there that Amy remembers using her scarf as a reference and how Sheldon ended up with it to return to her.I'd give it a try if I weren't trying to finish the last two chapters of my current story.Hi Jenafan, I ended up going with another idea, and I posted my one shot story on it a couple days ago called: The Cooking Class Catastrophe. Your idea sounds great though, I hope you'll tackle it when you are done your longer story! Take Care! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 how about "she's a lush"Not really what I had in mind.It's two women, talking about a third, who had just left.They're not being nasty, or bitchy. It's just one of them, commenting to the other, about how much the absent one drinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) "she can't half drink"What exactly does that mean? Is it similar to you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink?No. It means "that woman can really drink", as in, she can consume copious amounts, albeit getting seriously drunk in the process. Edited October 2, 2015 by Stephen Hawking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 All right, here is another question for you wonderful FF experts out there, and I appreciate everyone's assistance.Do my followers get an update notice whenever I make a change to a previously published chapter? I've been reading FF references and brushing up on grammatical and punctuation guidelines in dialogue to try to improve my writing. I hope readers don't get update notices, because even with a beta reader, I continuously find spelling and grammatical errors and feel the need to go back and fix them (a little OCD on my part), and don't want to drive them crazy. Along with making corrections, sometimes I feel the need to add to or change a minor detail in a previous chapter, to the benefit of those who have not read the story, yet.On the other hand, Chapter 10 of my latest story was supposed to be the end. After publishing, some readers requested I continue my story, and I've decided to do so. As such, I went back and reworked Chapter 10 to add more detail and revise the ending to be conducive to a continuation. In this case, an update notice to the followers would be in order. However, I figured that when I write Chapter 11, I can advise the reader to revisit Chapter 10 in my A/N.It seems writing FF has become my new hobby, and I want to continuously make improvements to the way I write and my understanding of its effect on the FF community.Also, as I love getting reviews, I see the need for me to step up in giving reviews to others. I just love picking up my mobile phone to see that another review has been submitted. It is exhilarating.Thoughts and suggestions, please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWackaDoodle Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I'm following your story and never received an update notice for previously posted chapters. I think that FF only sends them for new chapters. I'm excited that you're continuing the story! It felt complete to me as is with the last chapter but now you have me curious about what you're doing. Once that writing bug bites, it becomes addictive. Welcome to the dark side. ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I'm following your story and never received an update notice for previously posted chapters. I think that FF only sends them for new chapters. I'm excited that you're continuing the story! It felt complete to me as is with the last chapter but now you have me curious about what you're doing. Once that writing bug bites, it becomes addictive. Welcome to the dark side. ;-) Thank you. Your enjoyment of my story and positive reviews are part of the bug that has turned me into a writing monster and FF fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Do my followers get an update notice whenever I make a change to a previously published chapter?No, they don't.I often tweak my chapters, after I've published them (spelling mistakes, missing words and punctuation, etc.) and I don't get the notification.I also, on one occasion, pointed out to a fellow author, that Amy's apartment is on the 3rd floor, and not, as they had written, the 4th floor, and they modified the chapter, but, again, I didn't receive a second notification.It seems writing FF has become my new hobbyMine too. Also, as I love getting reviews ...... It is exhilarating.It is, isn't it? Edited October 5, 2015 by Stephen Hawking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 I just love picking up my mobile phone to see that another review has been submitted. It is exhilarating.OTOH, it can be frustrating to see lots of people following/favoriting your stories, but not posting a review.Going back to fanfic questions, is there a particular name, for the lightweight, two tone, jacket Sheldon wears, om his date night, in Indecision Amalgamation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 OTOH, it can be frustrating to see lots of people following/favoriting your stories, but not posting a review.Going back to fanfic questions, is there a particular name, for the lightweight, two tone, jacket Sheldon wears, om his date night, in Indecision AmalgamationTo the first question, I agree. I have a lot more followers and people who have favored me over those who have reviewed me, and some reviewers have been gracious enough to review each chapter. It's still a compliment to be followed, even if no review is left. I think in a world where everyone wants a review, survey, etc, (at least here in the USA), people are tired and just don't bother.Regarding Sheldon's jacket, I've read it described as a golf jacket, and the bag he carries as a messenger bag rather than a laptop bag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibbler747 Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 I think his jacket is called a windbreaker. On a side note I love his shoes and watch. Very stylish actually! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 I think his jacket is called a windbreaker. On a side note I love his shoes and watch. Very stylish actually!I agree, I absolutely love his watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 OK, i'll go with windbreaker, which, to quote Bernadette "sounds dirty, but I didn’t mean it that way". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) OK, i'll go with windbreaker, which, to quote Bernadette "sounds dirty, but I didn’t mean it that way". I like the sound of windbreaker, too. Below is the article where I came up with the golf jacket:http://www.tvstyleguide.com/big-bang-theory/how-to-dress-like-dr-sheldon-cooper/The article is wrong, because Sheldon actually has two jackets. A light and dark colored one. Edited October 10, 2015 by jenafan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 I like the sound of windbreaker, too.It wouldn't be "windcheater" would it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 It wouldn't be "windcheater" would it?I don't think so. If you are joking, I don't get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 If you are joking, I don't get it.I'm not joking about windcheater. That's a perfectly correct, English name, for a wind proof jacket.As for "sounds dirty, but I didn’t mean it that way", in England, the term "windbreaker" can refer to a flatulent person, who has to/chooses to release his/her flatulence.Think of Leonard, after he's eaten Shepherds pie and frozen yogurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) I'm not joking about windcheater. That's a perfectly correct, English name, for a wind proof jacket.As for "sounds dirty, but I didn’t mean it that way", in England, the term "windbreaker" can refer to a flatulent person, who has to/chooses to release his/her flatulence.Think of Leonard, after he's eaten Shepherds pie and frozen yogurt. OMG, that is so funny how even with the English language the definition can be so different between England and USA.Given your definition of a windbreaker, I like the golf jacket or windcheater term better. Just keep in mind to a reader in the USA, windcheater is going to sound strange. The term is not known here. Edited October 10, 2015 by jenafan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Two questions please.Firstly, in the UK, we call them "cinemas". What do they call them in America?Secondly, and not strictly speaking a writing question, but pretty close. How do you search for fanfics, by parings, as in Sheldon and Amy, Leonard and Penny, etc. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelshamyfan Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 My fan fiction is set up for shamy so if I want to see others I just change the pairing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 My fan fiction is set up for shamy so if I want to see others I just change the pairing No, I mean, how do I use the search option, to locate other people's fanfics, with certain parings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelshamyfan Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) No, I mean, how do I use the search option, to locate other people's fanfics, with certain parings? Just type in their name or story and you should find it, see my pic exampleOr just change the pairing Edited October 11, 2015 by rachelshamyfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) Maybe I'm still not explaining myself properly.Say I want to read some fanfics, featuring Leonard and Penny.How do I search for stories, that have Penny and Leonard paired as a couple, as in:-[Penny, Leonard H.] Edited October 11, 2015 by Stephen Hawking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelshamyfan Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 See the filters? Just scroll down to the names you want and click on apply and it will change to the pairing you want to seek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 OK, I think I've finally got it.Boy, was that hard to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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