I really like the link from Plei's article, that guy's take on the usefulness of fanfic.
Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.
Lilah ,'Destiny'
Fan Fiction II: Great story! Where's the sequel?
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
Gris - Aug 12, 2005 7:45:18 am PDT #894 of 10434
Hey. New board.
Dana - Aug 12, 2005 7:54:14 am PDT #895 of 10434
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, good essay. Except for this:
And if they're writing slash (fanfic with sex!), chances are excellent that you're sucking in all of their take home pay that doesn't go to rent, food and cat products.
slash is NOT fanfic with sex. Grr. Wrong in two different ways.
Katie M - Aug 12, 2005 7:56:36 am PDT #896 of 10434
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Also, I don't have a cat.
Anne W. - Aug 12, 2005 8:02:18 am PDT #897 of 10434
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
really like the link from Plei's article, that guy's take on the usefulness of fanfic.
Interesting article, and it backs up what I've often thought about fanfic: that it's a hell of an effective marketing tool. I've actually started watching shows--and buying DVDs--because my favorite fic writers ventured into a new fandom and dragged me along.
Oddly enough, Japanese manga publishers seem to encourage the actual for-profit sale of doujinshi, which are essentially fanfiction in graphic novel form. They see it as an indicator of a series' popularity, and as a way of marketing that they don't have to pay for. Plus, they'll often recruit the most talented writers and artist to produce original series.
erikaj - Aug 12, 2005 8:05:30 am PDT #898 of 10434
Always Anti-fascist!
I know people here have watched Homicide because I posted crossover fanfic.(That may sound vain, but it does make me proud.)
Emily - Aug 12, 2005 9:19:56 am PDT #899 of 10434
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Anyone have a link for "Stealing Harry"? I did, but it seems to have vanished.
Dana - Aug 12, 2005 9:21:07 am PDT #900 of 10434
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, the link we had at PolyRecs was broken. I know I found a new one, but I haven't updated the site yet.
t googles
Ah, Skyehawke. [link]
Consuela - Aug 12, 2005 9:23:48 am PDT #901 of 10434
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Also, I don't have a cat.
I know! Plus, I don't buy, well, anything associated with the show I'm slashing. All the SG-related stuff I own are gifts. Oh, wait, I bought a used dvd of the original movie.
Fay - Aug 12, 2005 9:49:53 am PDT #902 of 10434
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
I've actually started watching shows--and buying DVDs--because my favorite fic writers ventured into a new fandom and dragged me along.
Wordy McWord.
...I
do
have a cat. Oh dear. Mostly I don't have spinoff goods other than DVDs and videos, though, except...er...I've scampered around ebay this holiday, and I now own a rather lovely little purple Buffy rucksack and I have an
Atlantis
iron-on patch. Um. Which I'm going to iron on to a shirt, so I can play at dress up while I'm at work.
Gris - Aug 12, 2005 10:22:36 am PDT #903 of 10434
Hey. New board.