I printed up a list of fandoms I might consider writing for so I could look it over and winnow it down. It's got 80 or so on it. This winnowing is going to take some time (meanwhile, I'm asking for the two I always ask for!).

I almost wish people hadn't signed up for so many, since it makes it hard to tell what the need really is -- there aren't exactly 24 writers for random semi-obscure fandom, there are more like (let's say) 5 people who signed up for 3 fandoms (5/3) plus 5 people who signed up for 10 (5/10) plus 3 who signed up for fifteen plus 2 who signed up for 20 plus 5 who signed up for 30 -- 5/3 + 5/10 + 3/15 + 2/20 + 5/30 = 2 and 2/3 writers.

Okay, not really. But you know what I mean? Not that it should really affect my decision. But it does. Er. Someone remind me to sign up?

I have no idea what Emily just said.

But I really don't take need or supply into account when I offer fandoms. I was interested to see how many people do when the subject came up on the comm.

But I really don't take need or supply into account when I offer fandoms.

I just don't want to offer too many (because I start having ideas about the story I might write before it's assigned, and discarding three or four is fine, but 15!) but would like to help out where it's needed. I just feel less needed when there are 2 requests and 80 offers, if you see what I mean.

Eh, whatever. I do appreciate the willingness to write in many fandoms.

I have no idea what Emily just said.

Just to clarify, though I'm sure no one cares --

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Yuletide signups close on Thursday, October 18 at 9pm US Eastern time.

I kind of take supply-demand into account, but not by a large margin. If there's a fandom that I know is super-small, and I feel comfortable writing it, I'll put it down even if it wouldn't be my first choice in writing it--just so the possibility is out there. But in my experience if I list a more popular or recent fandom, like a movie that has come out in the last few months, there will be more people offering to write it, so I generally don't offer it just because I *could* write it. I'd rather write something marginally more obscure.

Away from the Yuletide discussion -- here is a plot bunny the most recent Supernatural episode spawned:

====================== Shred of Honor========

You always saw yourself as a low rent Batman. You roamed the country on your hawg, sniffing out the bad guys. You took them on alone when you could, called in your buddies when you needed to. Bikerman?

So when Lisa phoned, and told you she had a kid who might be yours, you came in for the test. You couldn't say no, and go on thinking of yourself as one of the good guys - even in an outlaw sort of way. And when you drew the short straw you took it further. Both of you were too wild for the red tape of child support or visitation agreements; but you agreed on how much you'd send her how often, and that you'd come around to see to kid. Both of you gave your words of honor and sealed the deal with a kiss.

And then a few months later a knight of the road job turned all the way bad. You thought you were wild; you thought you'd dated some wild women; but your last rescue turned out to have fangs, and the strength of ten, and sucked blood. Yeah she was wild all right - animal and bait and trap all in one.

So now you're a Batman all right -- still an outlaw, but not remotely one of the good guys. You have one shred of honor left. You can do what's best for Lisa and the boy -- by not being there for them.

Um. I may have commited fic. With the help of awesome betas.

You misspelled AWESOME FIC.

Typo Boy, that's excellent!

Bev, you definitely misspelled awesome, and also crushing. You know, in a good way.

Typo Boy, that is really awesome. I love it.

::Hugs Bev and sniffles through her story:: Oh Bobby.