I. Am. So. Doomed.
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darth_stitchEvery now and then there's a story that worms its way into my skull, sticks its claws out, sinks right into my brain matter and Does. Not. Ever. Let. Go.
The last time that happened, I had just finished reading Telanu's first Tea story and Sushi's The Last Dance. Believe me, they were inspiring. I write for a living. Sometimes, the last thing I want to do when I get home is to WRITE yet again. So for quite a long time now, I've neglected most of my creative writing in favor of the stuff I do for work.
But I have to hand it to Sushi and Telanu for making me flip open the old notebooks again, open the new window on WordPad and just scribble away at something. Anything. Never mind if it was basically fanfic written on THEIR fanfic. I wasn't about to post it or actually finish it. Their stories affected me so much that I needed the catharsis - a way to work or resolve the things in their stories that they left to us, the readers, to figure out.
Of course, I spent most of my fandom time hunting down the really good fics that I liked and for a time, the need to tell my own story diminished because there were so many wonderful authors who were telling the stories I liked. I loved the Snarry snark (and *coughcoughblush* smut) that 'Femme did in her Parsley story. I relearned Crossover101 with Lamardeuse's Potterverse/Queer as Folk fic.
For a time, I just thought I'd probably never write a Snarry story for the fandom simply because all the good stories were already being told. I didn't want to repeat a theme or plot that was already told by a much better writer than I could ever be. I was content with reading the wonderful fics that were already out there.
Looking at As You Wish now, not to mention the whole fluffy, loony, silly set of ficlets and cookies - I guess I was wrong. Heheh. *sheepish grin* I should have known better. With my penchant for weird-ass crossovers, OF COURSE I just HAD to do one that included not only The Princess Bride, but practically every fandom I like. Good grief. *facepalms*
In any case, I now find myself reading a Snarry story that's affecting me in much the same way all over again. I won't name that fic yet, one - because it's still a WIP) and two - I'm still very ambivalent about it. I can not say I'm raving over it in the way I usually do - squee, save every chapter and furiously re-read everything while waiting for the next. Every chapter so far hurts, redefining heartwrenching. I can't go back and re-read the way I usually do and yet I can't help but check every now and then to see if it's been updated.
I have to say, however, that this is the first time a fic's affected me enough to make me write in the OPPOSITE direction. As in, WAAAAAAAY over the fence here, people. The fanfic in question is heavy on angst, drama and tragedy.
Let me be clear - I'm not writing fanfic based on fanfic here. I'd have asked permission first.
I just find myself going back to work on my own stories, as well as coming up with even MORE silly stuff in this decidedly odd Snarry Ficverse I've established on my own.
I suspect that I will be writing even MORE funnies as this fanfic I'm watching develops. And I know I NEED to do this, the way people decide to go for a stiff drink when they're stressed, or light up a cigarette. Crazy, eh?
Then again, who was it who said that "Comedy is simply a tragedy where no one has died?"
Go figure. Aw, hell, I think Arthur still wants to play... *shnoogles Arthur*
The last time that happened, I had just finished reading Telanu's first Tea story and Sushi's The Last Dance. Believe me, they were inspiring. I write for a living. Sometimes, the last thing I want to do when I get home is to WRITE yet again. So for quite a long time now, I've neglected most of my creative writing in favor of the stuff I do for work.
But I have to hand it to Sushi and Telanu for making me flip open the old notebooks again, open the new window on WordPad and just scribble away at something. Anything. Never mind if it was basically fanfic written on THEIR fanfic. I wasn't about to post it or actually finish it. Their stories affected me so much that I needed the catharsis - a way to work or resolve the things in their stories that they left to us, the readers, to figure out.
Of course, I spent most of my fandom time hunting down the really good fics that I liked and for a time, the need to tell my own story diminished because there were so many wonderful authors who were telling the stories I liked. I loved the Snarry snark (and *coughcoughblush* smut) that 'Femme did in her Parsley story. I relearned Crossover101 with Lamardeuse's Potterverse/Queer as Folk fic.
For a time, I just thought I'd probably never write a Snarry story for the fandom simply because all the good stories were already being told. I didn't want to repeat a theme or plot that was already told by a much better writer than I could ever be. I was content with reading the wonderful fics that were already out there.
Looking at As You Wish now, not to mention the whole fluffy, loony, silly set of ficlets and cookies - I guess I was wrong. Heheh. *sheepish grin* I should have known better. With my penchant for weird-ass crossovers, OF COURSE I just HAD to do one that included not only The Princess Bride, but practically every fandom I like. Good grief. *facepalms*
In any case, I now find myself reading a Snarry story that's affecting me in much the same way all over again. I won't name that fic yet, one - because it's still a WIP) and two - I'm still very ambivalent about it. I can not say I'm raving over it in the way I usually do - squee, save every chapter and furiously re-read everything while waiting for the next. Every chapter so far hurts, redefining heartwrenching. I can't go back and re-read the way I usually do and yet I can't help but check every now and then to see if it's been updated.
I have to say, however, that this is the first time a fic's affected me enough to make me write in the OPPOSITE direction. As in, WAAAAAAAY over the fence here, people. The fanfic in question is heavy on angst, drama and tragedy.
Let me be clear - I'm not writing fanfic based on fanfic here. I'd have asked permission first.
I just find myself going back to work on my own stories, as well as coming up with even MORE silly stuff in this decidedly odd Snarry Ficverse I've established on my own.
I suspect that I will be writing even MORE funnies as this fanfic I'm watching develops. And I know I NEED to do this, the way people decide to go for a stiff drink when they're stressed, or light up a cigarette. Crazy, eh?
Then again, who was it who said that "Comedy is simply a tragedy where no one has died?"
Go figure. Aw, hell, I think Arthur still wants to play... *shnoogles Arthur*
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Date: 2004-07-20 08:58 pm (UTC)And if it's resulting in all the lovely little bits'n'pieces that you're producing, all the better.
I need the fluff - there's so much doom and gloom around the place without reading the darn stuff on here. :D
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Date: 2004-07-21 03:10 am (UTC)Spread the FLUFFY LOVE!!!!
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Date: 2004-07-20 09:47 pm (UTC)More Arthur. Now.
Oh all right. More Arthur now, please.
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Date: 2004-07-21 03:12 am (UTC)Heh. Okay. I have to oblige Arthur - being the youngest, he gets to be spoiled a lot. Therefore, I do believe we shall play today!
Good thing Waverly has her Godmother Alicia to keep her from suffering the "middle child syndrome."
*pets Waverly* Don't worry, sweetcakes - I'll figure out something for you to do too!
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Date: 2004-07-21 05:55 am (UTC)Can Arthur please come out to play?
Are you done yet?
Please?