I think it's a fic about fic thing.
Oh, yeah, baby, it's snakalicious in here.
Xander ,'Empty Places'
Fan Fiction: Writers, Readers, and Enablers
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
§ ita § - Oct 16, 2002 10:32:33 am PDT #565 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
shrift - Oct 16, 2002 10:35:01 am PDT #566 of 10000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I'm confused, are you upset at the idea of Willow having written fanfic or by the fics being written that will mention Willow writing/reading fanfic?
On the show? Don't mind at all. Find it amusing, generally a shout-out. In fan fiction itself? Not so much. I could dig up many stories as an example why it's Generally a Bad Idea, but I might as well admit it's a squick, and leave it at that.
Anne W. - Oct 16, 2002 10:41:47 am PDT #567 of 10000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Some of the most unlikely people read and write fanfic. One fic writer I know is in my Bible study at church. She's a 40 yr. old mom. Last night she wore a turtleneck with a print of kittens and balls of yarn. She uses a Longaberger basket for a purse.
When I've talked to the non-initiated about fic, they generally seem to think it's cool (I have not yet told them about slash).
How long before "Mary Sue" makes it into mainstream parlance, I wonder?
DavidS - Oct 16, 2002 10:44:31 am PDT #568 of 10000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I think both the objection is about characters conscious of fanfic within pieces of fanfic.
Connie Neil - Oct 16, 2002 10:44:42 am PDT #569 of 10000
brillig
You mean we're not mainstream? I'm crushed. Everyone I know understands what "Mary Sue" means.
esse - Oct 16, 2002 11:06:24 am PDT #570 of 10000
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
I use the term Mary Sue. Of course, I have to explain what it means, but ....
Actually, there is only one piece of fic about characters writing fic; it was in Stargate, by rather campy authors. There's one episodes where the characters discover a show has been made about their adventures, and two of the characters beging to write fanfiction, at first as a joke, about it. It was well formatted, pretty funny. Fairly true to the characters, as well. I might see if I can dredge up a link to show the class.
§ ita § - Oct 16, 2002 11:07:44 am PDT #571 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
there is only one piece of fic about characters writing fic
Not counting the other pieces of fic about characters writing fic, right?
shrift - Oct 16, 2002 11:08:46 am PDT #572 of 10000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Actually, there is only one piece of fic about characters writing fic
Typo or missing word, s.a.? Because I'm fairly sure I can come up several hundred off-hand, without really trying.
esse - Oct 16, 2002 11:09:16 am PDT #573 of 10000
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Er. There was supposed to be a bit about how that fanfiction was the only one of the type that I liked. I think it's the whole two hours of sleep that's ferwonking my brain.
Burrell - Oct 16, 2002 11:14:46 am PDT #574 of 10000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
So Nutty, are you still willing to be my beta? I have a chunk done and it might be helpful to have someone else look at it.