So, I've noticed something with some of my fics - people keep saying it reminds them of X movie, or, the most outrageous, that I STOLE my idea from X movie
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OMG, you had never seen Bridget Jones' Diary before? I lost count of how many times I've watched that film. fjdkfjsd Colin Firth.
Do you ever read TV Tropes? I could spend hours on that site, digging for plot ideas and using them shamelessly in my own work. Most of these movies you mention are lifted directly from previous movies. There are only so many plots. Shakespeare never had an original idea in his entire career.
lol girl yes. I just watched it four days ago and OMG COLIN FIRTH AND HUGH GRANT. I envied Renee Zellwegger (sp? too lazy to google) so much! All that kissing and hugging and guuuuh!
hehe yes i love writing and reading romcoms. Sophie Kinsella is my queen and i emulate her shamelessly in my writing.
btw, i read your latest Charlie/Dominique fic yesterday. did not get the chance to comment yet, but just letting you know: YESSSS!!! I BOW AT YOUR FEET O AWESOME-AT-SMUT ONE!
I love your stories and I wouldn't take any notice of those "observations" if I were you. Nothing I've seen seems to be a copy....and everyone takes a bit of something from everything we see/hear/read/experience....don't we?
Nah, not bothered with it. I love writing romcom (especially the hate-to-love variety), and since it's a pretty huge genre in movies, I've no doubt a few folks are going to see some similarities. I love Sophie Kinsella's books and her writing has influenced my own. It's a shame I'm not hearing, 'This reminds me of Becky from The Shopaholic!' Now THAT would make my day haha.
So next time someone makes a comment along those lines regarding your work being similar to some other work, just shake you head indulgently at them and continue merrily on your way - if it was good enough for Shakespeare, m'dear - it's good enough for you!
^^^ This brought a big smile to my face. Thanks for the encouragement, darklotus! I agree with everything you've said. To be honest, while I like putting original spins on an old cliche, I really don't mind my work resembling others. It'll be next to impossible to avoid it! :D
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Do you ever read TV Tropes? I could spend hours on that site, digging for plot ideas and using them shamelessly in my own work. Most of these movies you mention are lifted directly from previous movies. There are only so many plots. Shakespeare never had an original idea in his entire career.
I take it you write a lot of romantic comedy? :D
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hehe yes i love writing and reading romcoms. Sophie Kinsella is my queen and i emulate her shamelessly in my writing.
btw, i read your latest Charlie/Dominique fic yesterday. did not get the chance to comment yet, but just letting you know: YESSSS!!! I BOW AT YOUR FEET O AWESOME-AT-SMUT ONE!
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I love your stories and I wouldn't take any notice of those "observations" if I were you. Nothing I've seen seems to be a copy....and everyone takes a bit of something from everything we see/hear/read/experience....don't we?
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Nah, not bothered with it. I love writing romcom (especially the hate-to-love variety), and since it's a pretty huge genre in movies, I've no doubt a few folks are going to see some similarities. I love Sophie Kinsella's books and her writing has influenced my own. It's a shame I'm not hearing, 'This reminds me of Becky from The Shopaholic!' Now THAT would make my day haha.
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^^^ This brought a big smile to my face. Thanks for the encouragement, darklotus! I agree with everything you've said. To be honest, while I like putting original spins on an old cliche, I really don't mind my work resembling others. It'll be next to impossible to avoid it! :D
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