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this is about procrastinating. or executive dysfunction. i think

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I just know Deva slept on the couch for at the very least three whole nights for his "more beautiful than you (Varadha)" "joke" of his.

No way a princess like Vara is putting up with all that. Man had to be taught a lesson. 😤

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This diva

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Juwon and Dongsik but Pride and Prejudice, where Juwon is like, "Hello, you are annoying and your stupid little town is so weird and gross, and also I love you deeply and we're getting married. >:|"

...Or is that just the actual show? That's just the show, isn't it?

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thirst

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@ririsasy found you!

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ririi have you seen devara?

I haven’t yet but my friends in the discord who have watched it said many good things about the movie. (And apparently they also have their own varadha too 😅 it’s varadeva all over again 😭)

What about you? Have you watched it?

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beyond evil + incorrect quotes (6/?)

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Okay so as gay person and gay fanfic consumer, one of my biggest frustrations is when authors go with the easy route of like making the older, more seemingly dominant character the top as default, ignoring all the signs. It makes me think they've never met gay people outside of shipping lol

All this to say...Lee Dong Shik is a bottom, and that is a hill I will die on.

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The trick is in the way you said it, if you belittle their ideas it would be such a slap to the face but if you could put it into words with good intentions and explain yourself in away that won’t hurt their feeling I think it should be fine

But some writers really think their “ideas” is superior, that’s upsetting actually when you are working hard on something and someone show up like all knowing.

What to do best when sharing negative feedback with a fellow writer? I'm in a writing group. While workshopping ideas, I told someone I didn't like their one of their ideas. The idea affects little in the story, so I thought discussing it at length would turn my feedback into an unnecessary critique. That's why I briefly explained it's a matter of personal taste. They became really upset over it. Am I not understanding something here?

Feedback Isn't About Your Personal Preference

Generally speaking, it's understood that writing feedback can include both objective and subjective elements, however, it's important to understand the difference between subjective feedback that's likely to be shared by at least some other readers versus subjective feedback that is deeply personal to you.

So, let's say you're critiquing a romantasy that has a "one bed" scene, and you have a personal aversion to "one bed" scenes because they're done so often in romantasy, and the concept just doesn't appeal to you. This is subjective feedback that can benefit the writer because while there are many readers who love "one bed" scenes, there are other readers who do not, and being mindful of that can help them make sure they put a fresh spin on their "one bed" moment.

However, let's say there's a ball scene and the main character is wearing a purple gown, and you don't like purple. This is subjective feedback that isn't helpful to the writer in any way... it wouldn't make sense for them to change the gown color to appease your personal taste, because no matter what color they change it to, there will be readers who don't like that color. This type of feedback just feels like pointless nitpicking and is only going to upset people.

But... even when you have beneficial subjective feedback, it's important to frame it as just that by letting the writer know it's a personal preference and that you know other readers will react differently, but tell them why you feel it's important to be aware that you feel that way and some others may, too. In the case of the "one bed" scene example, it would be important for them to know you and others are tired of the "one bed" trope, so it might be a good idea for them to find a fresh spin to put on it to make it more interesting. It's actionable feedback, whereas "I don't personally like purple" is not.

I hope that helps!

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Shin Hakyun: *teasing Jingoo* You can stop preparing so hard now. Yeo Jingoo: I want to work on something more friendly with sunbaenim next time 😭

It's so funny how apparently even Hakyun himself is constantly taken aback when Jingoo switches into the zone so fast and immediately turns aggressive on him. That even with the calibre of talent Hakyun has as one of the industry's most respected actors, he is still constantly kept on his toes by Joowon's admirable professionalism, matching Hakyun's skill and talent scene for scene.

It just goes to show how incredible their dynamic is, when they can go toe to toe with each other with their sheer talent and unbridled chemistry. And that can't be manufactured at all. That's just something that makes them fit perfectly together.

Also to the powers that be and to the universe, I hope you're listening:

Please grant Jingoo's earnest wish to work with Hakyun again! 🙏🏻