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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words...
15 years ago
...but when I look at a picture, it still doesn't feel like reading :(
Sometimes I get so captivated by all of the fantastic images on FA that I forget there is a small army of writers here as well, whose art is just as compelling! Does that happen to anyone else? Well, at any rate, it's about time I make a concerted effort to explore the wordier corners of FA. Would anyone care to suggest any talented authors? Or any specific stories that have impressed you?
For myself, and possibly of interest to any TF fans lingering about,
Vixyyfox (who is an incredible writer in her own right: clever, prolific - published no less! - and well worth watching!) pointed out 
clothoverlord in a journal not long ago. He not only vividly depicts the transformation sequences themselves, but also extensively explores their consequences in a way that sets his work apart from much of the genre. Check him out, especially if you are a fan of dragons! And though I'm generally inclined toward prose, 
D-Tail has rekindled my interest in poetry with his light and uplifting lines, bringing back fond memories of reading the likes of Shel Silverstein!
But, yeah, enough of my thoughts on the matter - who do you guys recommend?
Sometimes I get so captivated by all of the fantastic images on FA that I forget there is a small army of writers here as well, whose art is just as compelling! Does that happen to anyone else? Well, at any rate, it's about time I make a concerted effort to explore the wordier corners of FA. Would anyone care to suggest any talented authors? Or any specific stories that have impressed you?
For myself, and possibly of interest to any TF fans lingering about,
Vixyyfox (who is an incredible writer in her own right: clever, prolific - published no less! - and well worth watching!) pointed out 
clothoverlord in a journal not long ago. He not only vividly depicts the transformation sequences themselves, but also extensively explores their consequences in a way that sets his work apart from much of the genre. Check him out, especially if you are a fan of dragons! And though I'm generally inclined toward prose, 
D-Tail has rekindled my interest in poetry with his light and uplifting lines, bringing back fond memories of reading the likes of Shel Silverstein!But, yeah, enough of my thoughts on the matter - who do you guys recommend?
And while I don't have any recommendations at the moment, I will say that pictures are indeed worth at least a thousand words; just look at ASCII!
I would suggest
both are quite superior...
V.
Duroc is new to me, and seems to be a great author! Can't wait to read more. But Panzergulo I've encountered before - any username with the word "panzer" in it is a bit like a juicy steak being dangled right in front of me. Soon as I first spotted it, I leapt at his page with a blind passion :3 His recollections from army service are just fascinating to read, and I'm looking forward to tackling one of his series just as soon as I catch up on someone's 65-part-and-growing pirate tale - whose could that be? ;)
Thanks so much for the suggestions, I really appreciate it!
V.
I really really appreciate the honorable mention, Napoleon; you have no idea how happy it makes me! x3
I'm overjoyed that I could rekindle your interest in poetry, especially since the way I write is fairly outdated! It's true that I write first and foremost for myself, but I also write with the intention of making the reader smile, as corny as that may sound. ^^;
Ah, I wish to tell you this: my latest WIP piece, that long ballad, is currently going strong on quatrain 66, and I have a bit more to go. Which means I've written about 264 lines of iambic tetrameter following an (aabb) rhyme scheme. =D
I've never written anything this long before; I am aware of the dangers of long poetic works, but I earnestly hope I won't lose the reader's attention! \(>.<)/
Hehe, one of my editing friends has warned me of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
Do you think my current poem might be...too long? I believe Edgar Allan Poe once said that a poem should be no longer than 1000 lines; given that, I guess I'm in the clear? (o.o)
Ta ta for now and thanks again! 8D
Now, regarding the length of your Poem-In-Progress: you might find it helpful to consult the Homer scale. On one end, you have Homer, who would even put Mr. Poe in his place about protracted poetic pieces. On the other end, you have Homer, who might read through half a line before being distracted by a donut. So where does your audience lie on the scale? I would be torn, myself - both Homers are near and dear to my heart. But of course the other question is: does it matter? :) Let it be as many lines as you want, and then it will be long enough.
I guarantee your groupies will greet it with glee,
And perhaps, if it's quite long, also with coffee.
:3 (Poor rhythm - I really ought to leave such things to you professionals XD) Can't wait to see how your epic turns out, and you're very welcome!!!
Well, I appreciate the reassurance! \(^o^)/
I shall do just that then: when it's done it's done! :D
Many thanks! =)