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Fanfiction: Is It Real Writing?
Snowleopard:
I think you've got a great handle on it already, PG.
And if I can help anyway with script stuff - let me know.
Paynesgrey:
Thanks, Snow!
Let me get Stormjammer done and we'll take a look.
maybe Sky One...... ???
Zuriel:
Thanks to everyone who responded!
And I think as writers, we all pretty much agree on the same things, which I suspected would be the case. I just wanted to have a weightier comeback for my relative on the subject. I don't think she realizes she does the same thing when she paints. Most of the time she has to have an image or photo to copy, maybe adding a few of her own original touches, but ultimately she's no different. Sounds like visual fanfic to me. :) I need to point that out...
I don't mind fanfic as long as it stays within canon limits and doesn't wander off into unrecognizable territory. And for me it was great practice to see if I could give the established, iconic characters the same voice in my stories as they're known for. I got that down pretty good and then worked on my own original characters. Both are fun to do in their own ways.
Since I'm relatively new to this writing thing, I still have a lot to learn, but at least I can look back at what I did months ago and see a big improvement. And practice, practice, practice will only make it better.
the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh:
My rational opinion, fwiw, is that fanfic can be a good way of learning some writing-associated skills in a context where others are provided for you (pre-existing worlds and characters and so on) but that sticking with it long term is holding yourself back from developing other skills (such as original worldbuilding). And that there are no ethical issues with fanfic of a) authors who have given permission, b) authors who are dead, and c) widely shared universes (such as DC Comics), but otherwise it can feel like theft.
(I have an irrational opinion too, which is that if anyone ever fanfics anything of mine I will come after them with harmful intent and a sharpened teaspoon.)
Enchantedwater:
I prefer to read AU: Alternate Universe fan fics. It makes it feel less like an intrusion on the original Auther.
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