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Patrick,
I'd say that as a fan fic writer
and myself that I disagree with that person. You can have excellent fan fic and
not so good fan fic, but nothing can cheapen or make more meaningful whatever
series/show is being borrowed. That's already a done deal and it is as it is.
Period. Without fan fiction (whether it is Alt or Gen) some fan fic genre's
wouldn't exist; such as Uber-Xena or Conquerer fan fic to name 2 off the top of
my head. Without fan fic you wouldn't have heard from such writers as
Missy Good, Bat Morda, LJ Maas, Pat Kelly, Hunter Ash, Radclyffe, Kimber,
Shyfox, Maggie Ryan, Janine or Alex P to name a few authors. All of
whom started out writing fan fic (and still do!) as well as their own
creations.
As far as authorship goes, the
char's and setting are being borrowed, no money is being made by anyone, but
that's just MHO.
Is it worthwhile to read fan
fic? heck yeah! They give opportunities for situations and events that the show
would not or could not explore with the charachters and sometimes even make you
go "hmmmm!"
But that's just my 2
dinars.
Bill Gopher
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 2:15
PM
Subject: ::Buffy*Loves*Willow:: OT-What
think ye of this?
I found this the other day on a website devoted to a
popular fantasy series:
Sorry, I know there are lots of talented writers out there, but I don't
approve of Fan Fiction. Just like all those cover/tribute bands playing at the
local bar, I think copycats cheapen the original. But let's not confuse this
with having your own work inspired by another author or paying homage to your
favorite writer. That can be a fine thing. Afterall, every good author finds
his voice through the many who came before them. Writing Fan Fiction is a
great way to start developing your own unique style. But, please,
keep it to yourself until you make it your own.
Now there are some writers around here (you know who
you are) that put a lot of mainstream writers to shame. At the same
time I can't imagine reading, say, Tolkien or Harry Potter fan
fiction. What do y'all think about this comment? Is it a
question of authorship? In a larger sense, why do you think it is worthwhile
to read and write Fan Fiction?
^-^
Patrick
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