lettered is talking about writing style, most specifically what makes someone's style recognizable. I think she makes a good point that having a recognizable style doesn't inherently make you a better writer, though I do have to admit I long for a more distinctive voice in my own writing. On the other hand, fanfic requires so much adaptation to the
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(Am currently working on a John-centric post-Reichenbach fic.)
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I enjoyed the John fic. I think you handle his character so well, and I"m really curious about where he's really going. Hopefully to find Sherlock :)
I am still a tangled bunch of feelings and I haven't yet managed to pluck a story idea out of the morass of competing emotions. I just put up a prompt post, so hopefully something there will help me out.
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Sussex. I'm flattered, seriously; I think John doesn't get nearly enough credit for being a complex character in fandom, so I'm always pleased when a) my characterization feels right and b) the story about him in my head is intriguing for someone else. :)
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Fascinating discussion. Long-time HP readers and flist members can usually spot my stories in no time, but like you, I think that's due more to themes and characters than style. But sometimes my very header gives me away; I tend toward sardonic understatement and wry jokes.
"Women claiming agency" is a great theme to be known for, that's for sure!
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And thank you - I would dearly love to be known as someone who writes lots of stories about women.
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Amusingly, boosette said that she totally knew I'd written her Yuletide fic, for just such these stylistic reasons.
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