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[katiescarlet]

This post that was linked to via daily_snitch got me thinking about how damaging the distracting influences of the internet and fandoms are on writers of original fiction. It's nothing I didn't know before, but it was well articulated

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[bridget9ca]

I SO hear you. It's easier to write fanfiction because everyone recognizes the characters already and you have work hard to win them over with the originals

[katiescarlet]

It sounds like a great opportunity! I'd say carpe diem and go for it! Nothing to lose...except money. ;) It sounds like it could be a lot of fun, and useful to boot! :)

[bridget9ca]

Thanks. I went to see one them during my lunch hour, just to get information and a seat at a free seminar next Monday. Basically, you see what kind of people go to these things and you find out more about the course. I hope like it. :)

Me!

[zianchoy]

Well, I read your stories! :)

Actually, whenever I try to write a story, it seems to never be good enough to publish/post on-line. However, I do agree with your points. It's so much easier to just write fanfic and get instant comments/praise vs. the time it takes to set up a whole universe of your own.
Perhaps the 5-paragraph essay has killed my creative spirit...
Do you think it is worth posting/sharing manuscripts for comments even when I don't think it's pefect? Maybe I'm to much like Douglas Adams...

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[katiescarlet]

Thanks! ^_^

Perhaps the 5-paragraph essay has killed my creative spirit...

Ug, I know what you mean. On the other hand, sometimes after being deluged with crappy essays I'd get the urge to write for fun just to cleanse the pallet, so to speak.

Do you think it is worth posting/sharing manuscripts for comments even when I don't think it's pe[r]fect?

Depends on where you post it, I guess. I hear there are online groups that pass around manuscripts for editing and feedback but I've never really looked into one.

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[zianchoy]

:)
That's why I wrote my first fan-fic. I was fed up with 5-para. essays and I did NOT have the energy to cook up a whole universe so...I have a wacky story about dressed up rats and super-odd moles.
Well, I was thinking of sharing it with some of my real-life friends and maybe e-mailing it to some on-line friends.
Also, I was thinking about putting it on my own website for people to look at and comment on.

[matitablu]

Warning: the keyboard is my enemy tonight. -_-;;sorry for the typos.

I know where you're coming from... That's what happens to me with fanart (I write fiction too, but since I never attempted to publish an original piece on the net, I have no experience about it). I get loads of comments on the fanrt, especially the HP based, while the few original pieces I chose to expose are mostly ignored. Myself, I realize that I tend to stick to fanart because it's easier to get opinions about it; it can even be a way to promote the original art alongside with it, but I'm not 100% this actually worksOn the other hand, it's more challenging to post a totally original work, so I suppose that a certain amount of fear gets into the picture... With fan fiction/art you have your back covered; part of the "blame" goes to the original author, even though you have put a lot of effort in your fanwork as well. I have several projects - or plot bunnies - buzzing in my mind, ideas for original comics (in some cases, I think there's enough material for a

[matitablu]

Oh! I forgot - the canon. It's a good thing comic is brilliant. So damn TRUE. *grins*

[katiescarlet]

Heehee...thanks! Glad you liked it! :D