Just a little advance warning, Weez... at fanfiction.net the authors give their stories different ratings based on content. K is for all readers, T might be a little edgier, and M fiction is sexually explicit. So, depending on your sensibilities, don't be too shocked when you read the M stuff for the first time.saburcat wrote: I haven't heard of the fanfic.net site, but I'll have to check it out when I'm at home and have some time. I'm not sure how I feel about fan fiction, to be honest, because I've never read any! I'm a writer too though, and I never thought to write about characters I enjoy on TV. It's opening up a lot of possibilities for me though. So I'll have to hop over there and check it out!
Weez
Good advice there - there is something in fanfiction for everybody, but by its sheer volume, there is bound to be some on themes or alternative universes that you dislike and there is bound to be a great deal of undeniable trash as well as some superb writing. After all, some people are just offloading fantasies and some are trying to improve their craft, and there is a whole range of material in between! Take your time when you dip your toe in!begolden wrote:
Just a little advance warning, Weez... at fanfiction.net the authors give their stories different ratings based on content. K is for all readers, T might be a little edgier, and M fiction is sexually explicit. So, depending on your sensibilities, don't be too shocked when you read the M stuff for the first time.
So go forth and read, and have fun!
I know, I know. I've been MIA, I'm sorry! I guess I've just been enjoying the lovely weather outdoors a bit too much. Don't forget that in a little less than 6 months, my beautiful country will be covered in snow and experiencing temps such as -40C. Brr. I will take the sun and heat while I can!begolden wrote:No worries Steph, I feel flattered. It's nice to know we have several authors on this thread--where are you, by the way, Kimber?ThyneAlone wrote:I'm sorry, Rebecca, I just feel you deserve a wider readership. I do appreciate the fact that the man himself may be looking in here, but personally, if I were a down-to-earth actor doing all sorts of excellent and varied work, I wouldn't be interested in reading fanfic about one of my characters. Apologies for removing the bushel from your light. Honest!
Somehow I doubt TJ would be too offended... after all, it's straight up romance with Hodgins and Angela and he always gets the girl! Perhaps he would be flattered as well that we think of his character in such a light...
It's a paradox. Because I have all the time in the world to write right now, I can't get inspired. When I am back at work and have no time, the muse will return. I always work better under a time constraint anyways, so be patient--I'm back at work in a week.KimberHodgela wrote:And btw, Rebecca, you DO have a story that needs finishing, right?? What's the hold up?!
That's because there are legions of 13 year old B/B fans writing very bad fanfic, and legions more reading them and not having a clue just how dreadfully written they are.KimberHodgela wrote:I agree that we need more J/A fics out there, though. BB are great, but c'mon ... Hodgela are just as good (if not better). Plus, they're actually a COUPLE, so that must count for something. I found it funny, though, and I think Rebecca mentioned it over on the tv.com forum, that the Hodgela themed stories don't get as many comments (I think my tops is around 10, sadly) - whereas the BB ones (even ones that contain horrid grammar or ideas) get over 100!
Yeah that's right. I have to admit that punctuation/grammar is probably one of my biggest down falls with my writing, but it’s also something that I hope is improving with everything new that I write. Of course, it’s also a great help to have a beta that isn’t afraid to tell you how much something sucks or how much of an idiot you look lol.ThyneAlone wrote:What's betaing, is that like proofreading?
Yep, Wil already spoke it, but betaing is when you have an actual proofreader - a "human reader" you might say. I just have never done it, before joining fandoms and writing for ficathons, where it is required. However, now that I have done that, I may just have to beta more. It's really, really great, rewarding, and it makes me feel all tingly and talented. You get first hand comments, and constructive criticism.willowwood wrote:Yeah that's right. I have to admit that punctuation/grammar is probably one of my biggest down falls with my writing, but it’s also something that I hope is improving with everything new that I write. Of course, it’s also a great help to have a beta that isn’t afraid to tell you how much something sucks or how much of an idiot you look lol.ThyneAlone wrote:What's betaing, is that like proofreading?
Finally, though, I have to admit that i am in serious need of new Hodgela fic to read, and have read and re-read everyone i can manage to get my hands one. Considering the amount of BB fic, out there it is somewhat depressing.