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.
I know people here have watched Homicide because I posted crossover fanfic.(That may sound vain, but it does make me proud.)
Anyone have a link for "Stealing Harry"? I did, but it seems to have vanished.
Yeah, the link we had at PolyRecs was broken. I know I found a new one, but I haven't updated the site yet.
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Ah, Skyehawke. [link]
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.
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.
Anyone have a link for "Stealing Harry"? I did, but it seems to have vanished.
You can also get it at the author's fic LJ. [link]
Skyehawke's format may be better, though.
Also, Google brought me to Schnoogle - nothing but novel-length HP fanfic! This could be very, very bad for me.
I don't think fanfic has ever led me to a show or book that I actually loved, but it did point me toward Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, which I have a cheesy good time watching.
I don't think fanfic has ever led me to a show or book that I actually loved
Hmm. Sports Night is the first thing that comes to my mind. I'm watching Wiseguy because of fandom.
I know there have to be others.
